Renowned game designer and Death Stranding creator, Hideo Kojima, recently confirmed his deep involvement in the upcoming movie adaptation of the game. While he won’t be directing the film, Kojima stated that he will be taking on various important roles such as producing, supervising, plotting, looking after the design, and ensuring the content aligns with his vision. This news came as a delight to fans who expected Kojima to make his directorial debut with the film.
Kojima has always expressed his deep love for movies, evident even from his Twitter bio stating that “70% of my body is made of movies.” His passion for the medium is evident in the lengthy, movie-like cutscenes featured in his Metal Gear Solid games. With Death Stranding, fans anticipated Kojima’s transition into film direction. However, it seems they will have to wait a little longer.
The film, developed in collaboration with Kojima Productions and Hammerstone Studios (Barbarian), is expected to introduce new elements and characters while staying within the existing game universe. It remains unclear whether the film will retell the game’s plot or present an entirely new story. Only time will reveal the details.
Interestingly, Kojima revealed this information after the premiere of his documentary, Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds, where he shared surprising aspirations. Among them was his desire to create a game that can be played in space, prompting some to speculate on the seriousness of his statement. Kojima has a history of incorporating unconventional gameplay mechanics, like charging weapons with solar energy in Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand. During the premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, he expressed his longing to go to outer space and create such a game.
The documentary primarily focuses on Kojima’s creative process as he established his independent studio following his departure from Konami. It features interviews with acclaimed filmmakers such as George Miller, Guillermo del Toro, and Nicolas Winding Refn, who have played influential roles in Kojima’s career.
As for the Death Stranding adaptation, plot details are still under wraps. The original 2019 game followed the protagonist, Sam Porter Bridges, as he navigated a post-apocalyptic America to reconnect survivors. The game was famous for its mind-bending aspects, including a doorway to the afterlife, a mysterious baby, and a beach teeming with aquatic dead creatures. The game also boasted an all-star cast, including Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen, and Guillermo del Toro. Fans hope the film adaptation retains this talented ensemble and improves some of the dialogue to resonate with mainstream audiences.
Unfortunately, no release window has been announced for the Death Stranding movie yet. However, fans eagerly await its arrival.
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