Instagram/Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrity Jamie Lee Curtis' 'Murder, She Wrote' reboot delayed to February 2028. Universal shifts release to avoid holiday blockbusters. April 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jamie Lee Curtis will now lead fans into a new chapter of crime-solving suspense a bit later than initially planned, as the highly anticipated reboot of the classic mystery series Murder, She Wrote has been officially delayed. Universal Pictures has moved the film's release date to February 4, 2028, extending the wait for audiences eager to see Jamie Lee Curtis reinterpret the iconic role.