RoboCop statue finally lands in Detroit after years of buzz

Entertainment Dec 04, 2025

Detroit just unveiled a life-sized bronze RoboCop statue at Eastern Market, capping off a campaign that kicked off back in 2011 with a viral post.
Even Peter Weller, the original RoboCop actor, cheered it on—so yes, it's got some real movie cred.

From internet joke to city icon

Getting the statue up wasn't easy—bureaucratic hurdles meant it took years to find its spot, even after being finished in 2021.
But fans stuck with it, and now RoboCop stands as a nod to Detroit's pop culture roots.
Plus, with Amazon eyeing a new RoboCop TV series, this cyborg hero is definitely having a moment again.