The original Cannonball Run movie, released by 20th Century Fox, was a big hit when it debuted in 1981, earning $72.1 million during its theatrical run, which, was the sixth-highest grossing movie to be released that year.
The original Cannonball Run movie was based on an actual cross-country road race, created by Brock Yates, who passed away last year from Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 82.
Andre Morgan, who produced the original Cannonball Run movies, is producing alongside Alan Gasmer, although no production schedule was released at this time.
It remains to be seen if The Cannonball Run can restore this franchise to its former glory.