Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are teaming up to bring the acclaimed video game Helldivers 2 to the big screen. This exciting film adaptation was announced at CES 2025 by PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash, who stated, "We're thrilled to announce the commencement of development on a film based on our hugely popular Helldivers 2." While specifics remain under wraps, audiences can anticipate spectacular space combat sequences.
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Studios, is a critically acclaimed shooter drawing inspiration from the classic Starship Troopers. The game achieved phenomenal success, becoming PlayStation Studios' fastest-selling title, with 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 game.
In related news, a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn is also in the works, a joint venture between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures – the studio behind the successful 2022 Uncharted movie. Qizilbash offered an initial glimpse into the project: "We're in the early stages of the Horizon Zero Dawn film, but we can assure fans that this world and its characters will receive their first-ever cinematic treatment."
