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=== ''Three Days Out'' ===
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=== ''Sonny Bright'' ===
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On February 16, 2010, Liman was set to direct [[Geoffrey S. Fletcher]]'s screenplay ''[[Attica Prison riot|Attica]]'' with Liman producing the movie with Dave Bartis, Elloit Abbott, & Avram Ludwig.<ref>{{cite news|first=Tatiana|last=Siegel|title=Doug Liman boards 'Attica'|url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/doug-liman-boards-attica-1118015325/|date=February 16, 2010|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The Three Musketeers''
On May 7, 2010, Liman was set to direct a film adaptation of [[Alexandre Dumas]]'s novel ''[[The Three Musketeers]]'' with [[Peter Straughan]] and [[Bridget O'Connor]] writing the screenplay and [[Lionel Wigram (film producer)|Lionel Wigram]] producing for [[Warner Bros. Pictures]],<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Doug Liman to direct 'Three Musketeers'|url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/doug-liman-to-direct-three-musketeers-1118018952/|date=May 7, 2010|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref> but it was canceled that August, due to [[Paul W. S. Anderson]]'s competing [[The Three Musketeers (2011 film)|2011 adaptation]]; Liman would ultimately direct the ''[[All You Need is Kill]]'' adaptation, ''[[Edge of Tomorrow]]'', instead.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Dave McNary]]|title=Doug Liman to direct 'All You Need Is Kill'|url=https://variety.com/2010/film/news/doug-liman-to-direct-all-you-need-is-kill-1118023208/|date=August 23, 2010|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
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On September 3, 2010, Liman was set to produce a film adaptation of [[Robert Ludlum]]'s novel ''[[The Osterman Weekend]]'' with Jesse Wigutow writing the screenplay and Peter Davis, [[Simon Kinberg]], Jeffrey Weiner, and Henry Morrison producing for [[Summit Entertainment]],<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=Scribe For Ludlum's 'Osterman Weekend'|url=https://deadline.com/2010/09/robert-ludlums-osterman-weekend-books-scribe-64833/|date=May 7, 2010|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=July 5, 2024}}</ref> On February 28, 2012, it was announced that [[Brian Kirk]] had entered talks to direct the project,<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=Brian Kirk In Talks To Helm Robert Ludlum's 'The Osterman Weekend'|url=https://deadline.com/2012/02/brian-kirk-in-talks-to-helm-robert-ludlums-the-osterman-weekend-237025/|date=February 28, 2012|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=July 5, 2024}}</ref> but on May 18, 2016, the adaptation was likely incorporated into a planned [[shared universe]] of Ludlum adaptations for [[Universal Pictures]], [[Dwayne Johnson]]'s [[Seven Bucks Productions]] & [[James Vanderbilt]]'s Mythology Entertainment without Liman.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Universal, Dwayne Johnson, James Vanderbilt Plot Robert Ludlum Cinematic Universe (Exclusive)|url=https://deadline.com/2012/02/brian-kirk-in-talks-to-helm-robert-ludlums-the-osterman-weekend-237025/|date=May 18, 2016|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|access-date=July 5, 2024}}</ref>
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On March 21, 2011, Liman was set to direct a ''[[Two-Gun Cohen]]'' biopic with Matt Brown writing the screenplay, [[Rob Reiner]] and Alan Greisman producing in collaboration with the Chinese company Galloping Horse.<ref>{{cite news|first=Jonathan|last=Landreth|title=Doug Liman to Direct Story of Sun Yat-sen's Bodyguard|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/doug-liman-direct-story-sun-169540/|date=March 21, 2011|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=October 30, 2024}}</ref>
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On November 30, 2011, it was announced that Liman would direct ''Everest'', based on the [[Jeffrey Archer]] novel ''[[Paths of Glory (Jeffrey Archer novel)|Paths of Glory]]'' about mountaineer [[George Mallory]]'s attempts to scale [[Mount Everest]] in the 1920s , for [[Sony Pictures]], with [[Sheldon Turner]] adapting the novel.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2011/09/doug-liman-scales-everest-at-sony-pictures-178047/|title=Doug Liman Scales 'Everest' For Sony|date=November 30, 2011|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 6, 2024}}</ref> On September 24, 2012, it was announced that [[Tom Hardy]] had entered talks to star as Mallory.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/tom-hardy-climbing-aboard-doug-liman-directed-everest-playing-george-mallory-340871/|title=Tom Hardy Climbing Aboard Doug Liman-Directed 'Everest'; He'll Play George Mallory|date=September 24, 2012|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=May 6, 2024}}</ref> In October 2013, it was announced that the project was preparing to begin production in March 2014, but that Hardy had dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2013/10/everest-update-sony-eyes-march-for-doug-limans-pic-universal-baltasar-kormakur-lose-co-fi-but-still-plan-november-climb-616602/|date=October 21, 2013|title='Everest' Update: Sony Eyes March For Doug Liman's Pic; Universal, Baltasar Kormakur Lose Co-Fi But Still Plan November Climb|access-date=May 6, 2024|website=Deadline Hollywood}}</ref> On June 16, 2021, it was announced that [[Ewan McGregor]] had been cast as Mallory, alongside [[Mark Strong]] as [[Arthur Hinks]] and [[Sam Heughan]] as [[George Finch (chemist)|George Finch]]. Production was expected to begin in January 2022, with [[HanWay Films]] now handling the project's international sales and cinematographer [[Martin Ruhe]], production designer Oliver Scholl, and composer [[T Bone Burnett]] all attached to the project.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lang|first=Brent|title=Ewan McGregor to Tackle 'Everest' for Director Doug Liman|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ewan-mcgregor-everest-doug-liman-1234998269/|date=June 16, 2021|website=Variety|access-date=May 6, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Time and Again''
{{main|Time and Again (Finney novel)#Related films}}
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On September 7, 2012, Liman was set to direct and produce the film adaptation of Olen Steinhauer's novel ''The Tourist'' for [[Sony Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|url=https://deadline.com/2012/09/sony-acquires-olen-steinhauer-novel-the-tourist-for-doug-liman-to-direct-331672/|title=Sony Acquires Olen Steinhauer Novel 'The Tourist' For Doug Liman To Direct|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=September 7, 2012|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Heartbeats''
On November 5, 2013, Liman was set to produce Ben York Jones and Michael Mohan's romantic dramedy series ''Heartbeats,'' with Liman's business partner Dave Bartis will serve as executive producers and Jones and Mohan will co-executive produce the series for [[Starz]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Whitney|last=Friedlander|title=Starz Plugs Into Hypnotic's 'Heartbeats'|url=https://variety.com/2013/tv/news/doug-liman-heartbeats-ben-york-jones-and-michael-mohan-1200798421/|date=November 5, 2013|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''El Presidente'' ===
On November 19, 2013, Liman was set to take over directing the comedy ''El Presidente'' from [[Jay Roach]], with [[Tom Cruise]] starring, Paul Attanasio writing the script, and [[Warner Bros.]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|first=Borys|last=Kit|title=Tom Cruise Wooing Jack Nicholson for Upcoming Warner Bros. Comedy (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tom-cruise-wooing-jack-nicholson-655856/|date=November 19, 2013|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Splinter Cell'' ===
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=== ''Victory'' remake ===
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=== ''Railhead'' film ===▼
On October 20, 2015, Liman was set to direct the feature film adaptation of [[Philip Reeve]]'s novel ''[[Philip Reeve#Works|Railhead]]'' with Gary Graham writing the screenplay, Liman producing the movie with Dave Bartis, Denise DiNovi, and Allison Greenspan for [[Warner Bros.]] distributing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|title=Warner Bros Sets Gary Graham To Adapt 'Railhead' For Doug Liman|url=https://deadline.com/2015/10/railhead-doug-liman-gary-graham-philip-reeve-warner-bros-1201588871/|date=October 20, 2015|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''The Year of
On March 9, 2016, Liman was set to produce Karzan Kader's biographical crime film ''[[Amy Biehl|The Year of
=== ''Live Die Repeat and Repeat'' ===
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On August 24, 2016, Liman was set to direct a [[Justice League Dark]] film entitled ''Dark Universe'' set in the [[DC Extended Universe]], with Michael Gilio set to write the screenplay and [[Scott Rudin]] producing.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Doug Liman to Direct 'Dark Universe' for DC, Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/doug-liman-justice-league-dark-dc-warner-bros-1201838857/|date=August 24, 2016|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref> On May 23, 2017, Liman left the project.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Doug Liman Parts Ways With Justice League Dark Movie (EXCLUSIVE)|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/doug-liman-leaves-dark-universe-chaos-walking-1202442185/|date=May 23, 2017|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Unearthed''
On June 7, 2017, Liman was set to direct the feature film adaptation of [[Amie Kaufman]] and [[Meagan Spooner]]'s novel ''Unearthed'' for [[Columbia Pictures]] and [[Cross Creek Pictures]], with [[Jez Butterworth]] and [[John-Henry Butterworth]] set to write the screenplay.<ref>{{cite news|first=Justin|last=Kroll|title=Doug Liman to Direct 'Unearthed' for Columbia and Cross Creek|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/doug-liman-unearthed-columbia-cross-creek-1202457457/|date=June 7, 2017|website=Variety|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>
=== ''Crazy Talented''
On July 12, 2019, Liman was set to produce and direct ''Crazy Talented'' based on a [[Steven Gould#Short fiction|short story]] by [[Steven Gould]] with Michael Karnow writing the [[Quibi]] series.<ref>{{cite web|last=Pedersen|first=Erik|url=https://deadline.com/2019/07/crazy-talented-doug-liman-quibi-1202645363/|title='Crazy Talented': Doug Liman To Direct Quibi Series With His 30 Ninjas Producing|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 12, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2024}}</ref>
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=== ''The Saint'' series reboot ===
On November 21, 2023, it was announced that Liman would direct a reboot of ''[[The Saint (1997 film)|The Saint]]'' for [[Paramount Pictures]], with [[Regé-Jean Page]] starring.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=November 20, 2023|title=Doug Liman Boards Paramount's New Reimagining Of 'The Saint' Starring Regé-Jean Page|url=https://deadline.com/2023/11/doug-liman-the-saint-movie-rege-jean-page-1235630104/|access-date=November 21, 2023|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
In November 2024, Liman confirmed he was in early development of the supernatural thriller ''Deeper'' for [[Warner Bros. Pictures]],<ref>{{Cite web|first=Regina|last=Weinreich|title=Tom Cruise's "Scary Movie" Next Project as Director Doug Liman Supports Cowboy Doc (Exclusive)|url=https://www.showbiz411.com/2024/11/29/tom-cruises-scary-movie-next-project-as-director-doug-liman-supports-cowboy-doc-exclusive|date=November 29, 2024|website=[[Showbiz411]]|access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> with [[Tom Cruise]] and [[Ana de Armas]] attached to star.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=December 2, 2024|title=Doug Liman Confirms Tom Cruise's Involvement With Supernatural Thriller 'Deeper'|url=https://deadline.com/2024/12/tom-cruise-joins-deeper-doug-liman-thriller-development-1236192030/|access-date=December 4, 2024|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Jr|first1=Mike Fleming|title=Tom Cruise & Ana De Armas? Jon M. Chu & Sydney Sweeney? Two Hot Projects Test Hollywood Risk Resolve: The Dish|url=https://deadline.com/2025/05/tom-cruise-ana-de-armas-jon-chu-sydney-sweeney-two-projects-in-play-1236400979/|accessdate=May 16, 2025|date=May 16, 2025|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref> By July 2025, ''[[Puck News]]'' reported that development was paused due to concerns of its $275 million budget.<ref>{{cite web|first=Matthew|last=Belloni|title=What I'm Hearing...|url=https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-caa-vs-netflix-cruises-wb-pass-ai-doomsday-parsing-3/|website=[[Puck News]]|date=July 3, 2025|access-date=July 4, 2025}}</ref> In August, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' stated that the film was put on hold due to specific weather window needs.<ref>{{cite web|first=Borys|last=Kit|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/angelina-jolie-doug-liman-the-initiative-f-scott-frazier-1236342940/|title=Angelina Jolie, Doug Liman Team for Spy Thriller 'The Initiative' (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=August 12, 2025|access-date=August 13, 2025}}</ref>
=== ''The Stand'' ===
In 2025, a new film adaptation of [[Stephen King]]'s epic novel ''[[The Stand]]'' was reported to be in development at [[Paramount Pictures]] with Liman attached to direct and co-produce along with [[Tyler Thompson]] of [[Cross Creek Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://deadline.com/2025/06/the-stand-doug-liman-to-direct-film-adaptation-paramount-1236441818/|title= Doug Liman Directing Adaptation Of Stephen King’s ‘The Stand’ For Paramount|date= June 24, 2025|access-date= June 25, 2025|first= Matt|last= Grobar|work= Deadline Hollywood}}</ref>
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