PlayStation Productions at CES 2025: A Wave of Game Adaptations
At CES 2025, PlayStation Productions made a splash, announcing several new game adaptations for film and television. The January 7th presentation showcased a diverse range of projects, expanding the PlayStation universe beyond the gaming console.
New Adaptations Unveiled:
The announcements included a highly anticipated Ghost of Tsushima: Legends anime series, a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Aniplex, slated for a 2027 premiere on Crunchyroll. Takanobu Mizumo will direct, with Gen Urobuchi handling the story, and Sony Music providing the soundtrack.
Furthermore, film adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn (produced by Sony Pictures) and Helldivers 2 (produced by Columbia Pictures) are underway, though details remain scarce. A surprise reveal included an Until Dawn movie, set for release on April 25, 2025. The presentation concluded with Neil Druckmann unveiling a new trailer for The Last of Us season two, expanding on the story of The Last of Us Part II and introducing characters like Abby and Dina.
A History of PlayStation Adaptations:
This isn't PlayStation's first foray into adaptations. While earlier adaptations like Resident Evil (2002) and Silent Hill (2006) had mixed reception amongst fans, they were commercially successful. PlayStation Productions, established in 2019, has had greater success with Uncharted (2022) and Gran Turismo (2023), both box office hits. The Twisted Metal series on Peacock (season 2 in production) adds to their growing catalog.
Future Projects:
Beyond the CES announcements, PlayStation Productions continues work on films based on Days Gone and a Uncharted sequel, along with a God of War TV series.
The success of recent adaptations suggests that more PlayStation franchises are likely to receive the film and television treatment in the future, driven by audience demand and the proven viability of these projects.
