Hideo Kojima’s DEATH STRANDING is getting a film adaptation

Hideo KojimaThe hit action video game franchise by Stranding of death is getting a film adaptation. It had to happen and Kojima Productions entered into a partnership Alex Lebovic’at Hammerstone Studios (Barbarian) to develop and produce the film.

This will be the first feature film from Kojima Productions. Part of the plan is to expand the universe by introducing new elements and characters to the film. Kojima is super excited about the project and said in a statement: “I couldn’t be more excited about this new partnership with Hammerstone Studios. This is a pivotal moment for the franchise and I’m really looking forward to partnering with them to bring ‘Death Stranding’ to the big screen.”

Lebovici added, “We are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the brilliant and iconic Hideo Kojima on his first film adaptation. Unlike other big-budget tentpole video game adaptations, this one will be something much more intimate and grounded. Our goal is to redefine what a video game adaptation could be when you have creative and artistic freedom. This film will be a genuine ‘Hideo Kojima’ production.”

That’s exciting to hear, and I imagine Kojima will have a very heavy hand in developing the project, so I expect it to be every bit as good as what the game has delivered, but in movie form. My big question is, Will Norman Redus protagonist of the film as the main character Sam Bridges!? It has to, right!?

The original game “challenges players to reconnect a fractured society after the cataclysmic ‘Death Stranding’ event. This opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world ruined by a desolate society. Holding the disconnected remnants of humanity’s future in his hands, players embody Sam Bridges as he embarks on a mission to bring hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America.

The game is also the protagonist Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toroand Margaret Qualley. It would be really interesting to see if any of these actors will reprise their roles in the film.

Last week, Kojima announced that a Death Stranding 2 the game was in development at the Video Game Awards 2022. Are you excited to hear that a Stranding of death Is the film in development?

Source: variety