Movies have always been a natural progression for Hideo Kojima, A24 and Kojima Productions have banded together to bring the critically acclaimed Death Stranding to the big screen.
The news comes just before the 8th anniversary of Kojima Productions, Death Stranding has finally made its journey from game to movie, this time fully. Many fans (and critics) have found Death Stranding to be a title that shifts DNA between movie and game, so this is just the next step forward for protagonist Sam Porter Bridges.
Speaking of, while the announcement has been made official by both Kojima Productions and A24, almost nothing else about the title has been shared. This includes no confirmation as to whether Norman Reedus will be reprising his role as Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding or any of the other cast members in the video game.
“A24 was born into this world about 10 years ago, their presence is singular within the industry, they are like no other. The films they are delivering to the world are high in quality and very innovative,” Studio head Hideo Kojima detailed in an official statement about the endeavour. “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.
He concludes by saying, “Now, we are making a Death Stranding movie together. 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.”
All in all, Kojima Productions has had a busy week, first announcing the new Jordan Peele project OD at the Game Awards 2023, and now the announcement of the Death Stranding film. Seeing as how Norman Reedus himself continues to talk about Death Stranding 2, he may be the best info source for the film and his official X (formerly Twitter) account can be found here for more information.
