Sony Announces Film Adaptations of Helldivers 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn

Sony's PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures are bringing the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen. The exciting announcement was made at CES 2025 by PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash, who stated, "We're thrilled to announce that we've commenced development on a film adaptation of our immensely popular game, Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate spectacular space combat sequences on the silver screen.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a captivating shooter drawing inspiration from the classic Starship Troopers. Its remarkable success propelled it to become PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, achieving 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. The game's 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 Productions and Columbia Pictures—the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie. Qizilbash offered a glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project: "We're in the early stages of production on the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can already assure viewers: this world and its inhabitants will receive a cinematic treatment for the very first time."