Sony has announced movies based on Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Headed to the Big Screen

Sony made a major announcement at CES 2025: a film adaptation of their highly successful game, Helldivers 2, is in development. The project is a collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures.

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, revealed the news, stating, "We're thrilled to announce that we've commenced development on a movie based on our incredibly popular Helldivers 2 game." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate spectacular space battles brought to life on the silver screen.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a captivating shooter drawing inspiration from the classic Star Troopers franchise. The game achieved remarkable success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, boasting 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. Its popularity surged further with the Illuminate update, reintroducing a beloved enemy faction from the original Helldivers.

This exciting cinematic venture follows the previously announced adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn. This film will be a joint effort by PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures, the same studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie adaptation.

Qizilbash offered an initial glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project: "We're in the early stages of the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can assure audiences that this world and its characters will receive their first-ever cinematic portrayal."