Ghost of Tsushima Anime, Helldivers 2 Movie and More Revealed at PlayStation Productions CES 2025 Presentation

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 projects, expanding the company's footprint in film and television.

New Adaptations Announced:

• Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (Anime): A new anime series, produced in collaboration with Crunchyroll and Aniplex, is set to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2027. Takanobu Mizumo will direct, with Gen Urobuchi handling story composition, and Sony Music providing the soundtrack.

• Horizon Zero Dawn (Film): Sony Pictures will produce a film adaptation of the popular action RPG.

• Helldivers 2 (Film): Columbia Pictures is set to produce a film based on the acclaimed cooperative shooter. Details on both films remain scarce.

• Until Dawn (Film): A film adaptation of the interactive thriller Until Dawn is scheduled for release on April 25, 2025.

• The Last of Us Season Two (TV Series): Neil Druckmann revealed a new trailer for the second season of the acclaimed HBO series, confirming the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II and the introduction of characters like Abby and Dina.

Past Successes and Future Projects:

PlayStation Productions, established in 2019, has already achieved notable success with adaptations like Uncharted (2022), Gran Turismo (2023), and the Twisted Metal series (2023). While some earlier adaptations, such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, faced mixed critical reception, Uncharted and Gran Turismo demonstrated strong box office performance. The Twisted Metal series, though less critically acclaimed than The Last of Us, completed production on its second season in late 2024.

Beyond the CES announcements, PlayStation Productions continues to develop adaptations of Days Gone, a sequel to Uncharted, and a God of War television series.

The company's expanding portfolio suggests a continued commitment to bringing beloved PlayStation franchises to broader audiences through diverse media. The success of these projects will likely influence future adaptations, driven by both fan demand and the commercial viability of each property.