Is Supercell gearing up to bring their top games to the big screen? It's more likely than you might think. The Finnish mobile game developer, known for hits like Clash of Clans, has recently started searching for a senior film and TV development executive. This move suggests they might be following in the footsteps of another Finnish developer, Rovio, who successfully brought Angry Birds to the movies back in 2016.
While it's too early to say for sure, according to our sister site PocketGamer.biz, the job description doesn't indicate an immediate push into film production. Instead, the role involves developing a strategy for live-action and animated films, covering both theatrical and streaming distribution. In business terms, this suggests a more strategic, wait-and-see approach. However, it's likely that Supercell is already sketching out preliminary plans for how they might approach film and animation projects if they decide to move forward.
Supercell has been breaking new ground with their game catalog, engaging in high-profile crossovers and collaborations, such as with WWE. This trend indicates that expanding into film could be a natural next step for the developer.
Even though a significant amount of time has passed since Clash of Clans was first released, it's worth noting that the highly successful Angry Birds movie came out seven years after the original game. This shows that even older IPs can still have a strong audience. Moreover, Supercell has newer IPs like Mo.co that could be tailored for a more family-friendly cinematic release.
We'll have to keep an eye on how this develops. In the meantime, if you're looking for something to keep you entertained, why not check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?
