Hideo Kojima Announces Anime Adaptation of Death Stranding

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It looks like *Death Stranding* is expanding its reach beyond gaming and into new media formats. As anticipation builds for the release of *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* in June 2025, director Hideo Kojima has hinted at yet another adaptation—this time in anime form.

In a recent interview with Vogue Japan (via VGC), Kojima confirmed his ongoing collaboration with A24 on the live-action film adaptation of *Death Stranding*. However, he also casually dropped an intriguing detail about an anime version currently in development. Here’s what he had to say:

“I am also currently working with A24 on a live-action film adaptation of 'DEATH STRANDING'. When it comes to film adaptations of games, there have been recent films like 'The Last of Us' that keep the plot of the original intact, and films like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' that are more like a service to game fans. Each of these works has its own merits, but as a film lover, I want to pursue expression as a film. I am aiming to make 'DEATH STRANDING' in a way that can only be done as a film, and that will win awards at the Cannes Film Festival and the Venice Film Festival. In fact, we are also currently working on an anime adaptation.”

Although no specific studio has been announced for the anime project, this news strongly suggests that *Death Stranding* is evolving into a broader multimedia franchise. With the live-action film already in production under A24, and now an anime adaptation reportedly underway, fans have plenty to look forward to.

Back in 2023, A24 officially announced its partnership with Kojima Productions to bring *Death Stranding* to the big screen. At the time, Kojima emphasized that the movie wouldn’t just be a direct translation of the game. He stated, “The intention is that our audience will not only be fans of the games, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema.” The goal, he explained, was to create a new cinematic universe that could only be realized through film.

Earlier this year, Michael Sarnoski—director of *A Quiet Place: Day One*—reportedly joined the project to write and direct the film adaptation. Meanwhile, *Death Stranding* star Norman Reedus expressed interest in reprising his role, saying he would “of course” play himself if given the opportunity.

With multiple versions of *Death Stranding* being developed across different formats, the creative possibilities are vast. Depending on which studio takes the helm for the anime adaptation, we could see a fresh and unique take on the universe. Just imagining a Studio Trigger-style rendition of *Death Stranding* brings exciting visuals to mind.

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As all this unfolds on the entertainment front, gamers are eagerly awaiting the release of *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. If you're curious about how the sequel is shaping up, check out our detailed hands-on impressions following over 30 hours of gameplay.