Hideo Kojima’s work is heading to the silver display screen. Introduced at present, A24 is bringing Kojima Manufacturing’s Demise Stranding into live-action. The movie is alleged to delve into the blurring between life and demise, the titular “Demise Stranding”, that introduced horrific monsters into an ever-collapsing world.

It’s official: we’ve partnered with Kojima Productions on the live-action function movie adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed online game, DEATH STRANDING. pic.twitter.com/ypZGRiZVvY

— A24 (@A24) December 14, 2023

The announcement comes days earlier than the sport’s eighth anniversary. Talking concerning the adaptation on his web site, Kojima mentioned:

“A24 was born into this world about 10 years in the past, their presence is singular throughout the business, they’re like no different. The movies they’re delivering to the world are excessive in high quality and really progressive. I’ve been interested in their creations and so they have even impressed my very own work. Their progressive strategy to storytelling aligns with what Kojima Productions has been doing for the final 8 years.

“Now, we’re making a Demise Stranding film collectively,” Kojima said. “There are a number of ‘sport adaptation movies’ on the market however what we’re creating isn’t just a direct translation of the sport. The intention is that our viewers is not going to solely be followers of the video games, however our movie can be for anybody who loves cinema. We’re making a Demise Stranding universe that has by no means been seen earlier than, achievable solely by the medium of movie, it will likely be born.”

No phrase but on who will take the director’s chair or different roles on the live-action adaptation.

Constructing Bridges

For many who don’t know, 2019’s Demise Stranding is about Sam Porter Bridges, who delivers packages throughout the damaged United States. It’s bizarre, twisted, and undoubtedly probably the most memorable title of the final decade. The sport bolstered a powerful celeb forged, with the likes of Norman Reedus (The Strolling Useless), Léa Seydoux (Spectre), Mads Mikkelsen (Physician Unusual), and Margaret Qualley (As soon as Upon a Time in Hollywood). It’s unknown if any of the star-studded forged will reprise their roles for the live-action movie.

That is large information for Kojima followers. The creator of Metallic Gear is a big cinephile, if his Twitter is something to go by. This isn’t his first movie, as he had a documentary, titled Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds, which premiered at Sundance Movie Competition. It’s additionally anticipated to be launched on Disney+ early subsequent yr. Kojima, in gaming, simply revealed his latest (and weirdest) venture, OD, at this yr’s Sport Awards. Final yr, he introduced a sequel to Demise Stranding, which seems to proceed the summary horror the unique had.

A24, the corporate behind the manufacturing, is one in every of Hollywood’s largest up-and-comers. Final yr, the studio launched Every thing, All over the place, All at As soon as, which took residence seven Academy Awards, together with Finest Image. Different movies they’ve made embody Moonlight, Ex Machina, Hereditary, and Midsommar.

As one in every of my favourite studios within the sport, it’s bizarre seeing them tackle a giant venture like this. Nonetheless, it does match with their summary aesthetic and aptitude for the distinctive. To be sincere, I feel that, on paper, it’s a particular match. Nonetheless, it stays to be seen if it’ll translate into live-action. I’ll see you all on the seaside.