Michael Bay ("Pearl Harbor", "Transformers", "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi") is set to reteam with Universal Pictures for a new true story military movie about the recent "Operation Epic Fury" rescue in Iran. In April, a rescue mission took place to save two pilots after their F-15E Strike Eagle was struck down by Iranian forces. "Operation Epic Fury" is the codename given to the military campaign against Iran that President Trump started in February 2026.
Bay will reunite with "13 Hours" screenwriter Scott Gardenhour and producer Erwin Stoff. Bay and Stoff will produce the film, while Gardenhour is adapting the script from Mitchell Zuckoff's upcoming book about the incident, which is set to be published by HarperCollins in 2027. Bay most recently directed "Ambulance" for Universal and has a production deal with the studio.
The rescue operation ended with the daring recovery of the pilot as well as the weapons system officer from hostile forces behind enemy lines. The mission made global headlines and caught Bay's eye as he was deciding on what his next directorial project will be.
Bay said the following about the project: "I've had an amazing partnership over my 30-year career working with the Department of War and amazing U.S. military members. In my film 13 Hours, no rescue force answered the call for help. This film is about everyone who answered the call in one of the most complex, intricate and high-stakes operations in recent history. It celebrates the true heroism and unwavering dedication of our service members".
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