Absolute Judge Dredd Is Coming, And It May Already Have A Title

Published Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT John Dodge is an MTV Writer for CBR who specializes in movies, television, comics, and pop culture. He has a deep knowledge of franchises like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and DC Comics, along with a passion for indie and horror titles. An expert on obscure productions from the ’80s and ’90s, John is known for his encyclopedic recall of cult classics like Beetleborgs. Judge Dredd is about to be reimagined for an exciting new project, and it won't be found in the pages of 2000 AD. Per Bleeding Cool, fans can get their first look at the next iteration of Judge Dredd from Jay Measures and David Haller. The upcoming title, tentatively being referred to as Total Judge Dredd (or more simply Total Dredd in certain promo materials), will showcase the legendary 2000 AD character in a bulkier, more brutal form than what fans are used to seeing, giving Dredd himself something not dissimilar from DC Comics' Absolute treatment. Total Judge Dredd Has Already Been Teased The few pieces of promo art for Total Judge Dredd that have been seen so far include a cover image showcasing the titular anti-hero in an homage to Nick D...