Sony Announces Movie Adaptations: 'Helldivers 2' and 'Horizon Zero Dawn'

Sony's Hit Game Helldivers 2 Gets the Hollywood Treatment at CES 2025

Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions revealed at CES 2025 that they are adapting the massively popular game, Helldivers 2, into a feature film. The announcement, made by PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash, confirmed the project is officially in development. While specifics remain under wraps, fans can anticipate a cinematic spectacle filled with thrilling space battles.

Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a critically acclaimed shooter drawing inspiration from the classic film Starship Troopers. The game achieved phenomenal success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title ever, boasting 12 million copies sold within its first 12 weeks. Its popularity surged further following the release of the Illuminate update, reintroducing a beloved enemy faction from the original Helldivers.

This exciting news follows the earlier announcement of a Horizon Zero Dawn film adaptation, a collaboration between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures (the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie). Qizilbash offered a preliminary glimpse into the Horizon Zero Dawn project, stating, "We are in the early stages of development for the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, but we can assure audiences that this captivating world and its compelling characters will be brought to life on the big screen in a truly cinematic way for the first time."