Death Stranding is getting the Hollywood treatment as a movie is announced
Death Stranding has been out for a few years now and as a Kojima title, there is no denying it has many cinematic moments. With that an adaptation for the big screen was only a matter of when and not if, but Hammerstone Studios have announced the when is sooner than you might think, as they have confirmed the silver screen adaptation is happening.
The plot for the project, which marks the first ever feature adaptation for KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, is being kept under wraps but will introduce new elements and characters within the “DEATH STRANDING” universe. It is on the fast track with development underway.
“I couldn’t be more excited about this new partnership with Hammerstone Studios,” said Hideo Kojima. “This is a pivotal moment for the franchise and I’m really looking forward to collaborating with them in bringing DEATH STRANDING to the big screen.”
“We are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to partner with brilliant and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first film adaptation,” said Lebovici. “Unlike other big budget tentpole video game adaptations, this will be something far more intimate and grounded. Our goal is to redefine what a video game adaptation could be when you have creative and artistic freedom. This film will be an authentic "Hideo Kojima” production.”
This is of course not the first time Hollywood has taken a game and made a movie, there have been some good ones recently with Sonic the Hedgehog and Uncharted. But of course there have been countless duds, including the recent Tomb Raider, Need for Speed any DOOM.
There are movies based on Gran Turismo and Borderlands coming, but this one is different as the game its based on tells a story already, so adapting it will be a challenge. Kojima has said that the movie won’t be a massive budget, explosion filled piece but rather something akin to an arthouse movie, which could be interesting.
In any event there is no timeframe on when this movie may release, so if you are after more Death Stranding, the games recently announced sequel might just be what you get first.
