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

Sony's PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures are bringing the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen. The film adaptation was announced at CES 2025 by Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. While specifics remain under wraps, Qizilbash confirmed the project's commencement, promising fans spectacular space battles in a cinematic experience.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a popular shooter game reminiscent of Starship Troopers, achieving remarkable success as PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, surpassing 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. Its popularity surged further with the recent Illuminate update, reintroducing a beloved enemy faction from the original game.

In related news, a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, a collaboration between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures—the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie. Qizilbash offered an initial glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project, assuring audiences that the game's captivating world and characters will receive their first-ever cinematic treatment.