Death Stranding is coming to the big screen as Hideo Kojima has teamed up with A24 to bring a live-action movie adaptation of the video game to life.
The Death Stranding movie will “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.” The project was actually first announced last year with Alex Lebovici’s Hammerstone Studios set to develop the movie, but it’s not clear if they’re still involved.
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other,” said Hideo Kojima said in a statement. “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.”
Kojima continued, “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.“
Death Stranding was originally released in 2019 on PlayStation 4 and found players taking control of Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus), a courier who brings resources to isolated colonies and reconnects them via a wireless communications network. The film featured an all-star cast which included Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Margaret Qualley, and more, who also lent their likenesses to the characters. Do you think they’ll be returning for the Death Stranding movie?
In addition to the movie, Hideo Kojima has also been developing a Death Stranding sequel for PlayStation 5.