Insomniac Games Mulls Over Second Ratchet and Clank Film

Insomniac Games, renowned for their beloved titles like Ratchet and Clank, are exploring the exciting realm of game-to-screen adaptations. In a recent interview with Variety, co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider expressed enthusiasm about potentially bringing more of their iconic games to the screen. This interest was sparked following the announcement of the retirement of Insomniac's founder and long-time CEO, Ted Price.

Insomniac Co-Studio Heads Interviewed Amidst Founder And CEO Ted Price's Retirement

Insomniac Games Looks For More Game-To-Screen Adaptations

Schneider reminisced about the 2016 Ratchet and Clank film, which, despite receiving mixed reviews, marked an early venture into film adaptations for the studio. "I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago. And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular," Schneider stated. With Insomniac's acquisition by Sony in 2019, the studio is optimistic about future adaptations, leveraging Sony's successful track record with projects like The Last of Us, which has received widespread acclaim.

Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup

Sony has demonstrated a strong capability in transforming video games into compelling films and TV series. Notable successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us TV series. At the recent CES 2025 press conference, Sony unveiled an exciting lineup of upcoming projects. The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on HBO in April 2025, followed by the Until Dawn live-action film in the same month. Additionally, fans can look forward to the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series on Crunchyroll in 2027. Sony is also developing a Helldivers feature film and a Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film, though specific release dates for these projects have yet to be announced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

In conjunction with the discussions about future adaptations, Insomniac's founder and CEO, Ted Price, announced his retirement after an illustrious 30-year career. Price, who has been instrumental in creating iconic franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, shared, "I actually made this decision last year. For me, after over 30 years of leading Insomniac, I felt it was simply time to step aside and let others pave the way for our team."

The leadership mantle will be taken up by three seasoned Insomniac veterans: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as co-Studio Heads. Price expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, "I believe strongly that for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things, leaders who have helped build our culture and our processes, and who have earned people’s trust."