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

Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are teaming up for a big-screen adaptation of the hit video game, Helldivers 2. The exciting announcement was made at CES 2025 by Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions. While specifics remain under wraps, Qizilbash confirmed the project's commencement, promising fans spectacular space battles.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a critically acclaimed shooter drawing inspiration from Starship Troopers. Its phenomenal success is undeniable, achieving the remarkable feat of selling 12 million copies within its first 12 weeks, making it PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title to date. The recent Illuminate update, reintroducing enemies from the original Helldivers, further boosted its popularity.

Adding to the cinematic excitement, a Horizon Zero Dawn film is also in the works, a collaboration between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures – the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted adaptation. Qizilbash offered a preliminary glimpse, stating that the film will bring the game's world and characters to life on the big screen for the first time in a truly cinematic experience.