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

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Headed to the Big Screen

Sony made a major announcement at CES 2025: a film adaptation of their wildly popular game, Helldivers 2, is in development. The project is a collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures.

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, revealed the exciting news, stating, "We're thrilled to announce that we've commenced development on a movie based on our incredibly successful Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate spectacular space battles brought to life on the silver screen.

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

This cinematic venture follows another exciting PlayStation adaptation: a Horizon Zero Dawn movie, a joint production by PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures (the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted film).

Qizilbash offered an initial glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project: "We're in the early stages of the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can already assure viewers: this world and its inhabitants will receive their first-ever cinematic portrayal."