Six Hollywood movies that made it out of 'Development Hell'

Author: Achu Krishnan

This 2013 movie directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and starring Matthew McConaughey was stuck in development for 21 years.

Dallas Buyers Club

This 2002 movie directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio was stuck in development for 20 years.

Gangs of New York

This 2016 movie directed by Tim Miller and starring Ryan Reynolds was stuck in development for almost 14 years.

Deadpool

This 2021 movie directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet was stuck in development for almost 21 years.

Dune

This 2015 movie directed by George Miller and starring Tom Hardy was stuck in development for almost 24 years.

Mad Max: Fury Road

This 2002 movie directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire was stuck in development for almost 25 years.

Spider-Man