Jackson and Fran Walsh optioned the rights to Mortal Engines from Scholastic several years ago.
Universal Pictures has revealed the first trailer for director Christian Rivers and co-writer/producer Peter Jackson’s adaptation of Mortal Engines, based on the British series of novels.
They co-wrote the screenplay with collaborator Philippa Boyens (The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies).
Mortal Engines will hit theaters on December 14, 2018.