Sony officially announced the production of a film adaptation of the video game hit Helldivers 2, marking the company's next step in expanding PlayStation gaming franchises into the realm of movies and series.

The announcement was made during Sony's press conference at CES 2025, confirming the collaboration between Sony Productions and Sony Pictures to bring the popular sci-fi cooperative shooter to the big screen.

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, took the stage at CES with a statement: “Looking to the future, I am thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Sony Pictures to create a film adaptation of our incredibly popular game Helldivers 2.”

As of now, no details about the director, screenwriter, or release date have been disclosed.

Helldivers 2 became a massive success for PlayStation Studios following its release in February 2024. Developed by Arrowhead Studios, the game sold 12 million copies in just 12 weeks, becoming the fastest-selling project in PlayStation Studios history. The game's popularity continues to grow thanks to regular content updates, such as the Illuminate expansion, which introduced a third alien faction to battle.

The Helldivers series is heavily inspired by the iconic sci-fi film “Starship Troopers”. The game satirizes military propaganda and offers chaotic cooperative gameplay. It is set in the future, where soldiers are defending a fascist regime known as Super Earth by fighting deadly robots called Automatons and insect-like creatures known as Terminids. All of this is presented under the guise of "Managed Democracy."

The film's announcement surprised fans, as Helldivers is not a game with a strongly defined narrative component. However, the themes of military satire and propaganda offer a promising foundation and freedom for a film adaptation. Many expect the film to maintain a humorous style similar to "Starship Troopers."

The film adaptation of Helldivers will complement the growing lineup of Sony game adaptations, including a film based on Horizon Zero Dawn and an anime adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima. Considering the success of the series The Last of Us, Sony is showing a serious intention to create its own cinematic universe based on its gaming franchises.

While details about the Helldivers movie are still limited, the announcement reflects Sony's confidence in the franchise's longevity. Fans eagerly await more news, hoping the film can capture the chaotic and comedic spirit that made the game so popular among millions of players worldwide.

For now, gamers and movie enthusiasts can only wait for further updates. But one thing is clear: Sony is making a big bet on Helldivers as their next cinema blockbuster.