Death Stranding Movie Announced: New Stories Coming to Kojima’s Universe
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– Kojima Productions and Line Mileage are collaborating on an animated Death Stranding movie featuring an original story, not a direct adaptation of the game.
– Screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski, known for HBO Max’s *Raised By Wolves*, is writing the film and praised Death Stranding’s creatively freeing and dark yet hopeful world.
– Line Mileage, a new studio with talent from *Castlevania* and *Blood of Zeus*, is targeting mature audiences, with CCO Daniel Dominguez calling the project a “dream come true.”
– This animated film is separate from the live-action Death Stranding movie in development with A24 and director Michael Sarnoski (*Pig*).
– *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach* launches soon on PlayStation 5, with Kojima’s team noting its similarities to *Metal Gear*, which is seen as a positive.
The Death Stranding universe is expanding with an all-new animated film that will explore fresh narratives within Hideo Kojima’s enigmatic world. Kojima Productions has partnered with animation studio Line Mileage to develop the project, which promises to deliver an original story rather than a direct adaptation of the 2019 game.
Screenwriter Aaron Guzikowski, known for HBO Max’s Raised by Wolves, has been tapped to craft the script. Guzikowski expressed his enthusiasm, calling the Death Stranding setting “creatively freeing” and praising its unique blend of darkness and hope. His involvement signals a thoughtful approach to expanding Kojima’s vision beyond gaming.
Line Mileage, though a newer studio, brings impressive credentials, with team members having contributed to acclaimed projects like Castlevania, Blood of Zeus, and Tomb Raider. The film is being tailored for mature audiences, a fitting choice given the game’s complex themes. Daniel Dominguez, Line Mileage’s Chief Creative Officer, didn’t hold back his admiration, comparing Death Stranding’s impact to iconic films like Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell.
This animated venture is entirely separate from the live-action adaptation in development with A24 and director Michael Sarnoski (Pig). Kojima himself has remained quiet about the announcement but has previously emphasized his interest in pushing cinematic storytelling boundaries.
The news arrives just ahead of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’s PlayStation 5 debut, fueling speculation about how these projects might intertwine, or deliberately diverge, from the game’s lore. With Kojima’s team hinting at Metal Gear-esque elements in the sequel, fans have plenty to anticipate across multiple mediums.
For now, the animated film’s release details remain under wraps, but its existence confirms Kojima’s ambition to keep his universe evolving in unexpected ways. Whether through games, live-action, or animation, Death Stranding continues to defy conventions.
(Source: PC Gamer)
