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

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Gets the Hollywood Treatment

At CES 2025, Sony unveiled exciting news for gamers and moviegoers alike: a film adaptation of their hugely successful game, Helldivers 2. This collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures promises to bring the intense space battles of the game to the big screen.

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, made the announcement, stating, "We're thrilled to confirm that we've commenced development on a movie based on the incredibly popular Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate a visually stunning cinematic experience.

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

This isn't the only PlayStation game getting the movie treatment. A Horizon Zero Dawn adaptation is also in the works, a joint venture between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures – the same studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted film.

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