{"id":780542,"date":"2026-09-24T01:32:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780542\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T01:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T01:32:13","slug":"judge-dredds-new-era-officially-arrives-on-october-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780542\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge Dredd’s New Era Officially Arrives On October 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is hard to believe that nearly half a century has passed since the debut of Judge Dredd<\/a>. It was 1977 when the U.K.-based anthology comic book 2000 AD first introduced the lawman who acts as judge, jury, and executioner in the dystopian society of Mega-City One.<\/p>\n

The creative team behind one of the futuristic cop’s most acclaimed stories in recent memory is back with a new arc that is poised to be one of his most exciting yet. Not only will it serve as an exciting way to ring in the 50th anniversary of Judge Dredd, it will also launch a new era for the character.<\/p>\n

Judge Dredd: The New Future Kicks Off A New Storyline<\/p>\n

Despite taking place in a post-apocalyptic society relatively far removed from modern familiarity, comic books featuring Judge Dredd<\/a> have always served as potent social commentary, especially when tackling the topic of corruption in the justice system. Criminal activity from within the world of crimefighting is the name of the game in the character’s next major release, not counting the Absolute Universe-esque Total Judge Dredd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Set to launch in Oct. 2026 is Judge Dredd: The New Future. As can be concluded from its official solicitation, the new story arc promises to bring about drastic changes for Mega-City One and the state of law enforcement to its very knees.<\/p>\n

“In the wake of Judge Maitland\u2019s failed experiment to defund the Judges and instead invest in community and education, The Justice Department are in chaos. Who is to blame for what happened \u2013 and what are they being blamed FOR, exactly? Now, the Special Judicial Squad (SJS) have been brought in to interrogate Judge Dredd, Chief Judge Logan, and Judge Beeny to investigate potential treason within the Justice Department. As the corrupt Judge Hernandez continues to consolidate power in the background, working with extremist media organization Glenn News, the net tightens around Judge Dredd and the Law he holds dear. What is The New Future for Mega-City One?”<\/p>\n

While Judge Dredd: The New Future officially begins with the release of 2000AD Prog 2501, the prelude to the story arc can be found in the previous issue, which releases for audiences in the U.S. in late Sept. 2026. However, 2000 AD Prog 2500 has already been available to readers in the United Kingdom since Sept. 16.<\/p>\n

Judge Dredd: The New Future Follows A Better World<\/p>\n

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\n Judge Dredd: A Better World cover artImage via Rebellion<\/p>\n

Judge Dredd: The New Future is not only the start of a new age in the legacy of the iconic, eponymous lawman. The story also serves as a follow-up to the previous and widely acclaimed arc, Judge Dredd: A Better World.<\/p>\n

Originally published across 2000 AD Progs 2364 through 2366 in Jan. 2024 and later released in trade in February of the following year, the story involves a new initiative pushed by Judge Maitland to defund the police department for Mega-City One and repurpose that money for a better educational system and programs to benefit the community. Unfortunately, as the solicitation for Judge Dredd: The New Future should suggest to those unfamiliar, things do not go quite as planned.<\/p>\n

The New Future comes from the same creative team as A Better World. That group includes writers Rob Williams and Arthur Wyatt, artist Henry Flint, and letterer Annie Parkhouse.<\/p>\n

Judge Dredd was created by writer John Wagner and artist Carlos Ezquerra. The character’s pop culture exposure increased when he was portrayed in a 1995 self-titled film adaptation starring Sylvester Stallone<\/a>, who was later succeeded in the role by Karl Urban in the more widely well-received Dredd<\/a> from 2012.<\/p>\n

2000AD Prog 2500 hits the shelves in the U.S. on Sept. 30, and 2000AD Prog 2501 comes out on Oct. 7.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 21, 2012<\/p>\n

Runtime<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t95 minutes<\/p>\n

Director<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPete Travis, Alex Garland<\/p>\n

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\"Cast<\/p>\n

Olivia Thirlby<\/p>\n

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