PlayStation Productions Unveils Ambitious Slate of Game Adaptations at CES 2025
PlayStation Productions made a significant splash at CES 2025, announcing a diverse range of game adaptations slated for release in 2025 and beyond. The January 7th presentation showcased projects spanning various genres and formats.
New Adaptations Announced:
- Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series: A new anime series based on Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, a co-op mode from the popular game, is in development with Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Directed by Takanobu Mizumo and with story composition by Gen Urobuchi, the series will premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027, with Sony Music handling the soundtrack.
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Horizon Zero Dawn Film: Sony Pictures will produce a film adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn.
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Helldivers 2 Film: Columbia Pictures will handle the film adaptation of Helldivers 2. Details on both films remain scarce.
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Until Dawn Film: A film adaptation of Until Dawn is set for release on April 25, 2025.
- The Last of Us Season Two: Neil Druckmann revealed a new trailer for The Last of Us season two, expanding the narrative to include characters like Abby and Dina from The Last of Us Part II.
Past Successes and Ongoing Projects:
PlayStation Productions' track record includes successful adaptations like Uncharted (2022) and Gran Turismo (2023), both of which exceeded box office expectations. While earlier adaptations like Resident Evil and Silent Hill had mixed critical reception, they demonstrated commercial viability. The Twisted Metal series (Peacock, 2023) also saw success, with season two currently in post-production, though a release date is pending.
Beyond the CES announcements, PlayStation Productions continues work on film adaptations of Days Gone and a sequel to the Uncharted film, as well as a God of War TV series.
The expanding portfolio of PlayStation Productions suggests a continued commitment to adapting popular video game franchises into other media, driven by both audience demand and proven profitability.
