Sony Pictures Plans Film Adaptations of Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Gets the Hollywood Treatment

Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are teaming up to bring the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen, as announced at CES 2025. Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, made the exciting reveal, stating, "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, audiences can anticipate spectacular space combat sequences translated to the cinematic experience.

Developed by Arrowhead Studios, Helldivers 2, a shooter reminiscent of Starship Troopers, has achieved phenomenal success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, boasting 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. The recent Illuminate update, reintroducing enemies from the original Helldivers, further fueled its popularity.

This announcement follows the previously confirmed adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn, a project helmed by PlayStation Productions and Columbia Pictures – the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted film. Qizilbash offered a glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, promising, "We're in the early stages of production for the Horizon Zero Dawn film, but we can already assure viewers that this world and its characters will receive their first-ever cinematic presentation."