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==1990s==
===''The Chamber''===
{{main article|The Chamber (1996 film)#Production history}}
===''Into Thin Air''===
In 1995, after ''[[Apollo 13 (film)|Apollo 13]]'', Howard was said to be interested in directing two [[Thriller film|thrillers]] as his next films; ''[[Ransom (1996 film)|Ransom]]'', and an unrealized project called ''Into Thin Air'', scripted by [[Henry Bean]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Archerd|first=Army|url=https://variety.com/1995/voices/columns/howard-ponders-projects-post-apollo-1117862656/|title=Howard ponders projects post-'Apollo'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 6, 1995|access-date=June 2, 2024}}</ref>
===''Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace''===
In the 1990s, Howard was one of three directors, including [[Robert Zemeckis]] and [[Steven Spielberg]], in talks with [[George Lucas]] to direct ''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]'', which Howard revealed on a 2015 episode of the ''Happy, Sad Confused'' podcast, stating that he found the offer too daunting. Lucas eventually ended up directing the film.<ref>{{cite web|first=Adam|last=Chitwood|title='Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' Was Offered to Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis|url=https://collider.com/star-wars-episode-1-ron-howard-steven-spielberg-robert-zemeckis/|date=November 25, 2015|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref>
===''The Secret Life of Walter Mitty''===
In 1997,
===''The Sea Wolf''===
In
===''Oh, the Places You'll Go!''===▼
In September 1998, Howard and [[Brian Grazer]] were reportedly attached to a film adaptation of the [[Dr. Seuss]] children's book ''[[Oh, the Places You'll Go!]]'', but were busy [[How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|adapting]] ''[[How the Grinch Stole Christmas!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|author=Variety Staff|title=Hoffmann nabs 'Flawless,' more Seuss on loose|url=https://variety.com/1998/voices/columns/hoffmann-nabs-flawless-more-seuss-on-loose-1117480497/|date=September 17, 1998|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref> In 2021, it was announced that [[Jon M. Chu]] would direct an animated adaptation of the book for [[Warner Bros. Pictures Animation|Warner Animated Group]] and [[J. J. Abrams]]' [[Bad Robot Productions]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 11, 2021|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/jon-m-chu-dr-seuss-oh-the-places-youll-go-warner-bros-bad-robot-1234871861/|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Jon M. Chu Tapped To Direct Adaptation of Dr. Seuss 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' For Warner Animation Group And Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Bad Robot Producing|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=June 30, 2023}}</ref>▼
===''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''===
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==2000s==
===''Some Like It Hot'' remake===
In the early 2000s, Howard had been set to direct a remake of [[Billy Wilder]]'s classic comedy ''[[Some Like It Hot]]''
===''The Serpent and the Eagle''===
In 2002, Howard was set to produce and possibly direct Hans Beimler and Robert Wolfe's historical drama ''The Serpent and the Eagle'' about the relationship between [[Hernán Cortés]] and El Malinchi, for [[Universal Pictures]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Fleming|first=Michael|title=Howard eyes Mexican tale 'Eagle' for U|url=https://variety.com/2002/film/columns/howard-eyes-mexican-tale-eagle-for-u-1117872892/|date=September 16, 2002|website=Variety|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref> He ultimately chose to direct ''[[Cinderella Man]]'' instead.
===''The Alamo''===
{{main article|The Alamo (2004 film)#Development and writing}}
===''Last Man Home''===
In March 2006, Howard was set to direct Jamie Moss' first [[Gulf War]] [[spec script]] ''Last Man Home'', about a soldier on a covert mission to find his [[AWOL]] brother, with [[Brian Grazer]] set to produce and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute the film.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Pamela McClintock|author2=Nicole LaPorte|title='Home' fire burning for U, Imagine|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/features/home-fire-burning-for-u-imagine-1117940080/|date=March 20, 2006|website=Variety|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref>
===''The Look of Real''===
In April 2006, Howard became attached to direct ''The Look of Real'', an [[ensemble film]] written by [[Winnie Holzman]] about a group of young women in the [[Clothing industry|garment industry]]. He reportedly wanted to cast his daughter [[Bryce Dallas Howard|Bryce]] in an unspecified role. [[Brian Grazer]] was set to produce the film through [[Imagine Entertainment]], with [[Universal Pictures]] distributing.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Fleming|first=Michael|url=https://variety.com/2006/film/markets-festivals/imagine-s-got-the-look-1117941792/|title=Imagine's got the 'Look'|magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 20, 2006|access-date=June 2, 2024}}</ref>
===''Changeling''===
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In February 2007, Howard was set to direct and produce the American remake of [[Michael Haneke]]'s psychological thriller ''[[Caché (film)|Caché]]'' with Plum Pictures attached to produce and [[Universal Pictures]] to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|author1=Diane Garrett|author2=Steven Zeitchik|title=Howard decodes 'Cache'|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/howard-decodes-cache-1117959689/|date=February 19, 2007|website=Variety|access-date=September 8, 2023}}</ref>
===''Colossus: The
{{main article|Colossus: The Forbin Project#Remake}}
===''The Emperor's Children''===
In July 2007, Howard was set to direct and produce the film adaptation of [[Claire Messud]]'s novel ''[[The Emperor's Children]]'' with [[Noah Baumbach]] writing the script and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Howard ready to father 'Children'|url=https://variety.com/2007/film/markets-festivals/howard-ready-to-father-children-2-1117968743/|date=July 17, 2007|website=Variety|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref> But in 2010, with Howard opting instead to direct ''[[The Dilemma (film)|The Dilemma]]'', Baumbach replaced him as director, with [[Eric Bana]], [[Keira Knightley]] and [[Richard Gere]] attached to star. This production failed to materialize, and in 2014, [[Lake Bell]] became attached to direct, replacing Baumbach.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|title=Exclusive: Knightley, Bana, Gere Join 'Emperor's Children'|url=https://www.thewrap.com/exclusive-knightley-bana-gere-join-emperors-children-15568/|date=March 23, 2010|website=[[The Wrap]]|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Lake Bell to Direct Adaptation of 'Emperor's Children' for Imagine Entertainment|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/lake-bell-direct-adaptation-emperor-728313/|date=July 19, 2014|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 10, 2023}}</ref>
===''The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft''
In March 2009, Howard was set to produce and possibly direct the film adaptation of Mac Carter and Jeff Blitz's graphic novel ''The Strange Adventures of [[H.P. Lovecraft]]'' with Carter writing the script and [[Universal Pictures]] set to distribute.<ref>{{cite news|last=Graser|first=Marc|title=Universal, Imagine team on 'Strange'|url=https://variety.com/2009/film/features/universal-imagine-team-on-strange-1118001657/|date=March 25, 2009|website=Variety|access-date=February 20, 2024}}</ref>
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==2020s==
===''The Fixer''===
===Untitled Lang Lang biopic===
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==As producer==
▲===''Oh, the Places You'll Go!''===
▲In
===''The Church of Reggie'' TV pilot===
In 2007, Howard was set to produce Chuck Tatham's religious comedy ''The Church of Reggie'' with [[Brian Grazer]] and David Nevins through [[Imagine Entertainment]] for [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Snieder|first=Michael|title=Fox believes in 'Church of Reggie'|url=https://variety.com/2007/scene/features/fox-believes-in-church-of-reggie-1117973834/|date=October 10, 2007|website=Variety|access-date=October 25, 2023}}</ref>
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