Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are teaming up to bring the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen. The exciting news was revealed at CES 2025 by PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash, who stated, "We're thrilled to announce that we've commenced development on a film adaptation of our hugely popular game, Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, audiences can anticipate spectacular space combat sequences.
Developed by Arrowhead Studios, Helldivers 2, a shooter reminiscent of Starship Troopers, achieved phenomenal success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, boasting 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. The game's popularity surged further with the Illuminate update, reintroducing a beloved enemy faction from the original game.
In related news, a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, a joint venture between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures – the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie. Qizilbash offered a preliminary glimpse into the project: "We're in the early stages of production for the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can assure viewers that this world and its characters will receive their first-ever cinematic treatment."