Sony Announces Feature Films Based on 'Helldivers 2' and 'Horizon Zero Dawn'

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Gets the Hollywood Treatment

At CES 2025, Sony unveiled exciting news for gamers and moviegoers alike: a film adaptation of their wildly popular game, Helldivers 2. The project is a collaborative effort between PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures.

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, made the announcement, stating, "We're thrilled to confirm that we've commenced development on a movie based on the incredibly successful Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate spectacular space combat 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, boasting 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. Its popularity surged further with the Illuminate update, reintroducing a beloved enemy faction from the original Helldivers.

Adding to the excitement, a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, a joint venture between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures – the same studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie.

Qizilbash offered a glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project: "We're in the early stages of the Horizon Zero Dawn film, but we can assure audiences that this world and its characters will receive a truly cinematic presentation for the very first time."