PlayStation Productions CES Showcase Unveils Movie and Anime Expansions

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 video game adaptations slated for release in 2025 and beyond. The January 7th presentation highlighted several exciting projects.

New Adaptations Announced:

• Ghost of Tsushima: Legends Anime Series: A new anime series based on the popular Ghost of Tsushima multiplayer mode, Legends, is in the works, a collaboration between Crunchyroll and Aniplex. Directed by Takanobu Mizumo, with story composition by Gen Urobuchi, and music partnership with Sony Music, it's set to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027.

• Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2 Films: Movie adaptations of Horizon Zero Dawn (produced by Sony Pictures) and Helldivers 2 (handled by Columbia Pictures) are officially in development, though details remain scarce.

• Until Dawn Film: A film adaptation of Until Dawn is confirmed 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 upon the story of The Last of Us Part II, introducing characters like Abby and Dina.

Past Successes and Future Projects:

PlayStation Productions has a growing track record of successful adaptations, including the Uncharted film (2022) starring Tom Holland and the Gran Turismo film (2023). While earlier adaptations like Resident Evil and Silent Hill had mixed critical reception, they performed well at the box office. The Twisted Metal series (2023) on Peacock, although less critically acclaimed than The Last of Us, completed production on its second season in late 2024, with a release date yet to be announced.

Future projects in development include film adaptations of Days Gone and a sequel to the Uncharted film, along with a God of War television series.

The continued success and expansion of PlayStation Productions suggest a bright future for video game adaptations, with more beloved franchises likely to receive the film or television treatment.