Sony Unveils Films for Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn

At CES 2025, Sony made an exciting announcement that has fans buzzing with anticipation: a film adaptation of the wildly successful game, Helldivers 2, is in the works. PlayStation Productions, in collaboration with Sony Pictures, is spearheading this project. Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, took to the stage to share the thrilling news, stating, "We are pleased to announce that we have begun development on a movie based on our incredibly popular game, Helldivers 2." While specific details remain under wraps, enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing epic space battles on the big screen.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a captivating shooter game that draws inspiration from the iconic film Starship Troopers. The game has achieved remarkable success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling project with an impressive 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. Its popularity soared even further with the introduction of the Illuminate update, which reintroduced a new faction of enemies from the original game in the series.

In addition to the Helldivers 2 movie, Sony also revealed plans for a film adaptation of another beloved game, Horizon Zero Dawn. This project will be a joint effort between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures, the studio behind the successful Uncharted adaptation in 2022. Asad Qizilbash provided the first glimpse into this exciting venture, saying, "We are just starting to work on the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can already promise the audience: this world and its characters will be presented in a cinematic format for the first time."