A24 Films Set To Adapt Kojima Productions Death Stranding

Film adaptations and Video games hasn’t had the best of times, things have changed recently. Things may get better with the news that Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed video game, Death Stranding, into a live-action feature film.

A24, the studio behind several big films such as Everything Everywhere All At Once will be the studio set to adapt with Kojima Productions. The announcement comes ahead of Kojima Productions, who are set to celebrate their 8th Anniversary (on 16th December). It’s marking a new big milestone in video game to film adaptations.

The film promises to delve into the mysteries surrounding the apocalyptic event called the “Death Stranding”, which blurred the lines between life and death, and brought forth nightmarish creatures into a world on the brink of collapse.

Hideo Kojima is considered one of the big pioneers in video gaming. Especially in interactive storytelling, challenging those boundaries between film and game. His style is considered very innovative very much cinematic and In 2020, Hideo Kojima received the BAFTA Fellowship, for his exceptional contribution to film, games or television.

Hideo Kojima commented on the news “A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative. I have been attracted to their creations and they have even inspired my own work. Their innovative approach to storytelling aligns with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the last 8 years. Now, we are making a Death Stranding movie together. There are a lot of “game adaptation films” out there but what we are creating is not just a direct translation of the game. The intention is that our audience will not only be fans of the games, but our film will be for anyone who loves cinema. We are creating a Death Stranding universe that has never been seen before, achievable only through the medium of film, it will be born.”

Who will be directing this film, potential cast and even format of Death Stranding will be released are still to be announced. I’m sure fans of Kojima‘s games will be very excited