Kojima Productions and A24 have officially announced that they’re collaborating on Death Stranding’s live-action adaptation. If you ask me, there’s no other studio I’d rather choose than A24 to adapt Hideo Kojima’s work. The two studios are made for each other, and A24 has several weird, and artistic films that we don’t normally see from other film studios anymore.
Here is what Hideo Kojima had to say about this partnership:
“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. 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. 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.”
This is all we know so far, and it’s unclear what role Hideo Kojima will play himself during this production. Whether he’s a producer, writer, or even director on the film, we’ll likely find it in 2024. Oh, and that’s not all, because surprise surprise, there’s merch!
It’s currently sold out, but you can add it to your wishlist at the A24 store link.
