Tag: Movies
News Don't Worry That the Helldivers Film Director Hasn't Played the Game
"I trust Justin"
Justin Lin, the director behind multiple Fast & Furious movies, is now leading the Helldivers film adaptation, but he has not played either of the games. That's not a problem for Arrowhead Studios, though some fans have kicked up a small fuss on the series' Discord. In the Hollywood Reporter article confirming Lin will direct the...
News At Least Two More Sonic Movies Are Speeding Our Way by 2028
Spin to win
Fans of SEGA's blue hedgehog, rejoice: Sonic is returning to the silver screen with at least two more films by the end of 2028. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 was officially announced a while ago, and though little is known of the movie and its plot, it's pencilled in for theatrical release in March 2027. However, as reported by Variety,...
Random Hideo Kojima Cast in Japanese Version of the Wildly Popular Zootopia 2
The mole he was born to play
Today in 'Not on the Bingo Card', it's been announced that Hideo Kojima has a cameo in Zootopia 2. The game designer/director plays the part of Paul Moldebrandt, a mole who works at the Zootopia Police Department, in the Japanese version of Disney's new sequel. According to a report from Famitsu, Kojima was offered the...
News Fast & Furious Director on Deck for Helldivers Movie Penned by It, Annabelle Scribe
Starship bloopers
Work on the movie adaptation of a smash hit co-op shooter Helldivers is now well underway. Justin Lin of Fast & Furious fame will direct the film, based on a script written by horror movie veteran Gary Dauberman. He’s best known for writing the screenplays for It and Annabelle. As you’d expect, the film will be released by...
News Here's Your First Look at Sony's Zelda Movie, Film Shots Revealed
Link and Zelda in their official form
After some third-party clips of filming for Sony and Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda movie adaptation made their way to the Internet over the weekend, the Nintendo Today app has shared the first official shots. Here are the first three official screens from Nintendo: As we already know, Link is being...
News Real-Life Prague Becomes Raccoon City for Sony's Resident Evil Movie Reboot
Pr-aha
Filming is underway for Sony and PS Productions’ upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, which will be directed by the acclaimed Zach Cregger. Set photos from Prague give us our first glimpse of a snowy Raccoon City, with some fans claiming it reminds them of Code Veronica’s occasionally glacial backdrop. Among the photos we see a map of...
News Sony's Zelda Movie Starts Shooting in New Zealand
Will be there until April 2026
Sony and Nintendo have started filming their co-financed film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda in New Zealand, it has been revealed. On the Film and Television Industry Alliance website, the project's status has been updated to "in production", where previously it stated "pre-production". The starting shoot date of...
News Sony Plans to Start Shooting Horizon Movie in 2026, with 2027 Release Planned
But live action film needs a director first
Sony’s live action movie adaptation of Horizon will start shooting in 2026, with the company currently looking to lock down a director. According to court filings seen by The Game Post, the film already has a working script and is getting close to entering production. The company hopes to release the...
But will tell a story you haven't seen before
A side-note during Kojima Productions’ big 10th anniversary livestream earlier today involved a brief update on A24’s upcoming live action adaptation of Death Stranding. Now, if you’re feeling confused, allow us to clarify: Death Stranding Mosquito – the anime movie
"I'm not gonna steal Leon"
Sony’s upcoming Resident Evil movie reboot, which will be produced by PS Productions, has started to make casting announcements. The industrious Paul Walter Hauser, who just starred in The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Naked Gun, will join the previously announced Austin Abrams in this new take on Capcom’s iconic...
News As Sony Doubles Down on Anime, Demon Slayer Breaks Box Office Records
New movie enjoys mind-blowing success
The new Demon Slayer movie set a new Box Office record for an anime title in the US, more than doubling the previous benchmark. Infinity Castle, which covers one of the key arcs in Koyoharu Gotouge’s hugely popular manga, has been distributed by Sony subsidiaries Aniplex and Crunchyroll in Japan and the US...
News Street Fighter Movie's Crazy Full Cast List Revealed, Releases Next Year
Here comes a new challenger
Legendary’s Street Fighter movie is in full production, with a release date scheduled for 16th October, 2026. The film, which will be the first of a three year alliance between the filmmaker and Paramount, will be set in 1993 – around the same time the legendary Street Fighter 2 dominated arcades. As we’ve been...
News Could You Be Persuaded to Watch a Call of Duty Movie?
Here's your chance
Every notable video game IP is being turned into a TV show or a movie nowadays, so it was only a matter of time before one of the biggest shooter franchises in the world got in on the act. Yes, a Call of Duty film, born out of a collaboration between Activision and Paramount, is officially happening. The cinema flick wants to...
News Silent Hill 2 Movie Adaptation Return to Silent Hill Gets First Trailer
Hits cinemas in January 2026
The first teaser trailer for the Silent Hill 2-based movie Return to Silent Hill went live earlier today, revealing a 40-second glimpse of the film set to release in January 2026. Catch it above. Giving very little away, the short trailer focuses on James Sunderland (played by Jeremy Irvine) as he explores Silent Hill...
News Sony Made a Massive Mistake with Movie Sensation K-Pop Demon Hunters
May only make $20 million on Netflix sensation
We’re sure you’ve heard of K-Pop Demon Hunters by now. The film has been the number one movie on Netflix for an unfathomable seven weeks, breaking records for the streaming service. It’s also on track to become the platform’s most viewed film ever – just let that sink in. Meanwhile, the song...
Sorry, Nintendo
In an amusing wrinkle, the upcoming live action The Legend of Zelda movie’s snagged an official X (or Twitter) account – and it’s currently only following PlayStation and Sony Pictures. The latter makes sense, of course, because this movie’s being made by Sony Pictures – but we do think it’s moderately humorous that...
News Street Fighter's Dhalsim Is, Like, Super Sexy Now
Yoga fire
Dhalsim is among the most famous faces in Street Fighter’s roster, but we don’t think we’d ever describe him as hot. His spindly limbs, skull necklace, and – in Street Fighter 6, at least – thick white beard make him more mysterious than mouth-watering. (Depending on what you’re into, of course! No judgement here!) In...
News The Mortal Kombat 2 Movie Doesn't Look Good, But That's Kinda Perfect
Citizen Cage
Here’s your first look at the Mortal Kombat 2 movie from Warner Bros, starring New Zealand actor Karl Urban as washed-up film star Johnny Cage. It’s out in theatres, including IMAX, on 24th October. Let’s start with the full-length trailer, because we suspect that’s what you’ve clicked on this page to see, right? Okay, and...
News Sony's Zelda Movie Confirms Its Link and Zelda Actors
Ainsworth and Bragason get the roles
Nintendo has announced the actors who will play Link and Zelda in the firm's upcoming The Legend of Zelda film, which is being produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment. In a tweet from Shigeru Miyamoto, it's confirmed Link will be played by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Zelda is played by Bo Bragason. Miyamoto is...
Crash and burn
Video game movies are big business these days, with Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and even Minecraft breaking records at the box office. But there was a long period where film studios looked down on the industry and its intellectual property, and that’s what happened to Crash Bandicoot in the 90s. Speaking with The Game...
News Legendary's Live Action Street Fighter Cast Is Crazy, By the Way
It was just Tuesday
Almost every day, it feels like a new actor signs on to Legendary’s live action Street Fighter adaptation. Recently we reported on Callina Liang taking the role of the thunder thighed Chun-Li, and now we have our M. Bison: The Life of Chuck’s David Dastmalchian. This follows the announcement last week that rapper 50 Cent...
News Meet Callina Liang: The New Chun-Li in Legendary's Live Action Street Fighter Movie
Leg it
Candian actress Callina Liang may be spending a lot of time in the gym moving forward, as she’s been recruited to play Chun-Li in Legendary’s upcoming live action adaptation of Street Fighter, Deadline reports. While plot details are still very much under wraps, sources say that the Presence star has landed the lead female role in the...
News Silent Hill 2 Movie Adaptation, Return to Silent Hill, Dated for January 2026
The first Silent Hill film director also returns
It's been announced that the film looking to adapt the story of Silent Hill 2, titled Return to Silent Hill, will release on 23rd January 2026. The film is being directed by Chrisophe Gans, who is returning to the horror franchise after directing and writing the first Silent Hill flick released back...
News Death Stranding Is Getting Not One But Two Movie Adaptations
Not stranding still
It's no secret that Hideo Kojima is a huge movie buff, and maybe that's why his studio's game is being adapted not just once, but twice. As reported by Deadline, Death Stranding is getting an "adult-targeted" animated feature film in addition to the previously announced live-action flick. The animated movie will be a...
News Sony's Legend of Zelda Movie Releasing a Little Later to Make It 'As Good As It Can Be'
This is Miyamoto
Just in case it had slipped your mind, Nintendo has partnered with Sony Pictures to make a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie. Initially planned for a global theatrical release on 26th March, 2027, none other than Shigeru Miyamoto himself has announced a slight delay: The film is now pencilled in for 7th May, 2027 — not a...
News Horror Hit Phasmophobia Is Being Adapted for the Big Screen
Or should we say big scream? (Rapturous applause)
Phasmophobia, the ghost-hunting co-op game, is getting a movie adaptation. Horror specialist Blumhouse, alongside production studio Atomic Monster, is onboard to make a feature film of the creepy multiplayer experience. Blumhouse is known for films and franchises like M3GAN, Five Nights at...
News New Street Fighter Movie Targeting Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns
Here comes new challengers
Capcom’s big screen Street Fighter adaptation, which it’s cooking with Legendary Pictures, is eyeing the Minecraft movie’s Jason Momoa and WWE’s Roman Reigns to join its cast. Other actors on the list include Andrew Koji (Bullet Train) and Noah Centineo (Warfare). It’s not clear who Momoa is being coveted to...
News Elden Ring Will Get Its A24 Movie Adaptation, with Alex Garland in the Director's Seat
George R. R. Martin will produce
Video game movies are big business these days, and Bandai Namco will be putting its faith in esteemed production house A24 and English director Alex Garland to bring Elden Ring’s artistry to the big screen. The flick has been rumoured for some time, but Deadline has now confirmed the project is in production,...
News Ubisoft Game Riders Republic Will Be Made into a Movie, for Some Reason
Directed by Bad Boys for Life duo
Game-to-movie adaptations are proving so popular at the moment that Ubisoft even feels justified in turning its extreme sports title Riders Republic into one. The project was confirmed as part of the French publisher's latest financial earnings call, where it was revealed the live-action film shall be directed by...
News Until Dawn Game Writers Aren't in the Movie's Credits, and Some Aren't Happy About It
Credit where it's due
The Until Dawn movie adaptation made its debut in theatres over the weekend, and while its reception has been mixed, an omission in the credits is riling some people up. Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick, the pair who wrote the enormous script for the PS4 horror adventure and its branching narrative, are not mentioned in the...
News Sydney Sweeney Reportedly Set to Star in Split Fiction Movie Adaptation
Wicked director also on board
In case you missed it, yes, the recently released co-op adventure Split Fiction is already being adapted to the big screen, and according to Variety, it already has some big names attached. In a new report from the publication, Sydney Sweeney is set to star in the film, as well as executive produce.
Round Up Until Dawn Movie Reviews Suggest PS5, PS4 Game Is Still Better
Metacritic rating of 53
Sony's own PS4 horror classic Until Dawn has made the jump to the big screen in the form of a fairly loose adaptation that hits theatres today, 25th April. The original game, which was remastered for some reason on PS5, is considered a favourite by many and the best work Supermassive Games has ever done. However, it doesn't...
News Death Stranding Movie Will Be Helmed by A Quiet Place: Day One's Michael Sarnoski
In good hands
Michael Sarnoski, the award-winning writer and director behind Pig, will lead Death Stranding’s movie adaptation, according to Deadline sources. The film, which was announced over a year ago, will allegedly dig into the “mysteries surrounding the eponymous Death Stranding”, leading us to believe it could be some kind of prequel...
News Minecraft Movie Obliterates Box Office Records as Jack Black Flick Goes Viral
Chicken jockey?
The Minecraft movie has shattered all expectations, breaking Box Office records with a staggering $301 million worldwide opening. The adaptation, starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, was generally panned by critics for lacking the creativity of its source material – but after a series of clips went viral, the release has been...
News Sony to Turn Horizon Zero Dawn into a Movie, Not a TV Show
Due to "creative" issues on TV project
Sony has made the decision to change its Horizon Zero Dawn adaptation from a TV show with Netflix to a movie. Talking to Variety, the PlayStation Productions lead Asad Qizilbash said the TV project in collaboration with Netflix was not "creatively going how we wanted to". Now, a Horizon Zero Dawn film will be...
News Astro Bot Could Hit the Big Screen for a Movie
Sony considering an adaptation
Sony could turn its excellent platforming franchise Astro Bot into a movie in the future, as PlayStation Productions lead Asad Qizilbash has confirmed the company is "absolutely" considering a film adaptation. Expanding on the suggestion, Qizilbash explained to Variety how Sony picked up on last year's PS5 entry...
Round Up A 'Cavern of Stupidity' - The Minecraft Movie Reviews Are Live
Metacritic rating of 49
Releasing in theatres tomorrow, 4th April 2025, the A Minecraft Movie adapts the obscenely popular video game for the big screen. It stars the likes of Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Emma Myers, with critic reviews now live. Reviews are mixed overall; the Metacritic rating sits at 49 currently, and the Rotten Tomatoes score is...
News Sony's Live-Action The Legend of Zelda Movie Will Launch 26th March, 2027
We hope it Hyrules
It’s a little weird to think of Sony and Nintendo collaborating, as the pair have largely been at loggerheads ever since the Super Mario maker infamously stabbed the electronics manufacturer in the back. Nevertheless, the pair will join forces on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, which is slated to release on...
News Split Fiction Looks Set for Hollywood as Bidding War Begins for Movie Adaptation
So Fares so good
Split Fiction, the just-released new game from co-op specialist developer Hazelight Studios, is already in talks for a movie adaptation. That's according to a new report from Variety, citing sources at GDC in San Francisco. Apparently, media company Story Kitchen — which specialises in game-to-film/TV adaptations — is working...
News Sony Banned Jonah Hill from Playing PlayStation in Superbad
"Jonah can’t touch a PlayStation"
Superbad, perhaps the greatest teen coming-of-age film of our modern era, was co-financed by Sony. As it goes, one of the PlayStation platform holders' key stipulations was that Jonah Hill's "vile" character, Seth, could not physically touch or interact with one of its consoles onscreen. It's a pretty funny...
News PS Productions to Produce Resident Evil Movie Reboot by Barbarian Director
"One of our most important releases of 2026"
PS Productions will work on its first non-Sony intellectual property, as it’s been pulled in to produce a Resident Evil reboot by Barbarian director Zach Cregger. The film – set to release in theatres on 18th September, 2026 – was being shopped around, with Warner Bros allegedly interested in...
News George R. R. Martin Teases Potential Elden Ring Movie, Probably Won't Be That Involved
Doubt you could even imagine it
Not for the first time, author George R. R. Martin has teased the possibility of Elden Ring coming to the big screen. Known for fantasy book series A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin famously made contributions to the lore of FromSoftware's beloved open world RPG. Speaking to IGN, he stated there's "some talk about...
News It Takes Two Film Flailing, Even Josef Fares Is in the Dark
"Hollywood, there's so much bulls***"
Remember when, around three years ago, it seemed like every game under the sun was getting a film or TV adaptation? One such film was based on Hazelight's extremely successful co-op outing; It Takes Two. But since its Amazon-funded, The Rock-led existence was revealed, we've heard nothing. According to outspoken...
News Until Dawn Goes Groundhog Day in Rousing New Movie Trailer
Over and over again
Until Dawn is already a playable teen slasher movie, so we weren’t always sure how its big screen adaptation was going to stand out. But credit where credit’s due: this is a really creative take on the Supermassive Games favourite. Think of this like Cabin in the Woods meets Groundhog Day. Basically, the cast are living the...
News Open World Cult Classic Sleeping Dogs Could Be Heading to the Big Screen
Actor Simu Liu working to make it happen
We all look back very fondly on Sleeping Dogs here at Push Square Towers, and we're far from the only ones. The 2012 action game set in the criminal underbelly of Hong Kong has long been requested to come back in some shape or form, and while we're no closer to a follow-up game, it seems a movie could be on...
News PS3's Most Bizarre Game Will Have Its Own TV Show
Elliot Page's firm buys the rights
PS3 game Beyond: Two Souls is being adapted into a TV series from Elliot Page's company Pageboy Productions. One of the stranger and more unique games available on Sony's third home console, the TV show is in early production after the TV rights were bought off Quantic Dream. The TV adaptation will "honour the...
News Full Until Dawn Movie Trailer Reveals New Time Loop, Out 25th April
Wendigos confirmed as one of the monsters
Sony and PlayStation Productions have now uploaded a full Until Dawn movie trailer after the promising first look video earlier this week proved a fair bit better than expected. Now with two and a half minutes of footage, we can get a better understanding of how the time loop mechanic in the film works...
News Until Dawn Movie First Look Reveals Twist on PS5, PS4 Game's Choices
"Same night, different nightmare"
The first look at Sony's upcoming Until Dawn movie adaptation has been revealed, sharing and backing up how the flick isn't a direct translation of the PS5, PS4 game. A full trailer is coming soon, but for now, we have the above to watch. What's most notable about the first look video is confirmation of how the...
News Your Sleeping Dogs Movie Is Sleeping with the Fishes
So long, Hong Kong
Sleeping Dogs was one of the better open world games on the PS3, but despite receiving a decent PS4 remaster, publisher Square Enix never followed up on it. In fact, Canadian developer United Front Games — which also made the ModNation Racers series — no longer exists. There was a small pulse of life left in the series...
News Final Fantasy 7, Advent Children Producer Would Love to See More Adaptations
Yoshinori Kitase says it's time
Yoshinori Kitase, the legendary veteran director of Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X, and current producer of the Remake trilogy (fresh off Rebirth), thinks it is time for another adaptation of the iconic universe. As the producer of 2005's excellent CGI action film Advent Children, Kitase would know, and we'
