Sony has unveiled its plans to further expand its gaming intellectual property (IP) into the film and television realm, with announcements of a Horizon Zero Dawn movie, a Helldivers 2 film, and a Ghost of Tsushima anime TV series. The news was revealed during the company's CES 2025 keynote, where PlayStation Productions head Asad Qizilbash and Screen Gems president Ashley Brucks shared their vision for adapting Sony's popular gaming franchises into various forms of entertainment.

The Horizon Zero Dawn movie, a joint effort between Columbia Pictures and PlayStation Productions, is currently in its early stages of development. While details are scarce, it's been confirmed that the film will follow the origin story of the game's protagonist, Aloy, in a post-apocalyptic world. This marks a second attempt at adapting the game, after a previous effort to turn it into a Netflix series fell through.

In addition to the Horizon Zero Dawn movie, Sony Pictures is working on a film adaptation of Helldivers 2, a popular game released last year. Although specifics about the project are limited, the move signals Sony's commitment to leveraging its gaming IP across various platforms.

Earlier in the presentation, executives announced that Crunchyroll and Aniplex are collaborating to develop an anime TV series based on Ghost of Tsushima. This marks a new direction for the franchise, which has garnered critical acclaim and commercial success as a game.

The announcements come on the heels of Sony's successful adaptations of other gaming franchises, including The Last of Us, Gran Turismo, Twisted Metal, and Uncharted. The company's strategy to expand its gaming IP into film and TV is a clear bid to tap into the growing demand for gaming-related content and to further establish itself as a major player in the entertainment industry.

Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann also took the stage to present a clip from The Last of Us season two, which is set to premiere on Max in April. The show's success has been a significant factor in Sony's decision to continue adapting its gaming franchises into other forms of entertainment.

As the gaming and entertainment industries continue to converge, Sony's moves to expand its IP into film and TV are likely to have significant implications for the future of both industries. With its rich portfolio of gaming franchises, Sony is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for gaming-related content and to establish itself as a leader in the entertainment space.