Sony's PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures are bringing the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen. The announcement was made at CES 2025 by Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, who stated, "We're thrilled to announce that we've commenced development on a film adaptation of our incredibly popular game, Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate spectacular space battles on the silver screen.
Developed by Arrowhead Studios, Helldivers 2, a shooter reminiscent of Starship Troopers, achieved phenomenal success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, moving 12 million copies within its first 12 weeks. The game's popularity surged further with the Illuminate update, reintroducing enemies from the original Helldivers.
In related news, a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, a collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Columbia Pictures—the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie. Qizilbash offered an initial glimpse into the project: "We're in the early stages of development for the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can assure audiences that this universe and its characters will receive a truly cinematic presentation for the very first time."
