Colossus Film Update Surfaces

Update on the Shadow of the Colossus Movie Adaptation

Director Andy Muschietti, known for his work on It and The Flash, recently provided an update on the long-awaited adaptation of Shadow of the Colossus. The project, initially announced by Sony Pictures in 2009, has faced delays, with director Josh Trank previously attached before dropping out.

Muschietti confirmed the film is not abandoned, but acknowledged challenges related to budget and the IP's immense popularity. He highlighted the ongoing discussions surrounding the project's scale and associated costs, while also confirming the existence of a preferred script among several versions.

This announcement comes alongside Sony's recent reveal of several other game adaptations at CES 2025, including a Helldivers film, a Horizon Zero Dawn movie, and a Ghost of Tsushima animated project.

The Shadow of the Colossus game, a critically acclaimed open-world title, has influenced other games, notably Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2. Muschietti, while not a self-described "big gamer," called the game a "masterpiece" and confirmed multiple playthroughs. The director's enthusiasm, coupled with the legacy of the original game and the recent announcement of a new title from the game's creator Fumito Ueda's studio, GenDesign, suggests a continued interest in bringing the unique world of Shadow of the Colossus to the big screen. The hope is to captivate existing fans and introduce new audiences to this timeless classic.