Split Fiction Movie Adaptation Gearing Up as Hollywood Begins Circling

Author: Lucy Apr 16,2025

Exciting news for fans of Split Fiction: the popular co-op action adventure game is set to be adapted into a film, according to Variety. The report indicates that multiple top Hollywood studios are vying for the movie rights, prompting the creation of a comprehensive package deal. Story Kitchen, a media company renowned for its expertise in adapting games and other non-traditional properties into films and TV shows, is spearheading the project. This team, which successfully handled the upcoming film adaptation of Hazelight Studios' previous hit, It Takes Two, is now assembling the writers, director, and cast for Split Fiction. Story Kitchen, formerly known as dj2 Entertainment, has an impressive portfolio that includes the Sonic the Hedgehog films and Netflix's Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. At this point, further details about the film remain under wraps.

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Adding to the excitement, Split Fiction achieved a remarkable milestone earlier this month by selling over two million copies within its first week of release. IGN’s review praised the game as an unmissable co-op adventure, highlighting its ability to remain fabulously fresh throughout its entire 14-hour duration.

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In other news, Hazelight director Josef Fares recently confirmed that the studio is already working on its next game, continuing their streak of innovative and engaging titles.