The film adaptation of Death Stranding is shaping up to be a unique project. Directed and written by Michael Sarnoski, renowned for his work on Pig, this adaptation promises to diverge from conventional game-to-film translations.

“The Death Stranding movie is taking a direction that nobody has tried before with a movie adaptation of a game.”

“El película de Death Stranding está tomando una dirección que nadie ha intentado antes con una adaptación cinematográfica de un juego.”

Sarnoski, who’s wrapping up A Quiet Place: Day One, is set to bring new characters and elements to the journey of Death Stranding, which is produced by Kojima Productions and A24. Notable for its compelling storytelling, A24’s portfolio includes award-winning projects like Midsommar and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

In discussing the project’s vision, Hideo Kojima remarked:

“I made Death Stranding to be a game, and games are games. There’s no real need to turn them into films.”

“Hice Death Stranding para ser un juego, y los juegos son juegos. No hay una necesidad real de convertirlos en películas.”

Kojima expresses his admiration for A24, highlighting their unique stance in the filmmaking industry. As the buzz around the adaptation grows, fans look forward to seeing how this collaboration unfolds, especially with potential connections to its star-studded gaming cast.