Shadow of the Colossus Film Gets New Update

Update on the Shadow of the Colossus Movie Adaptation

Director Andy Muschietti, known for his work on It and The Flash, recently provided an update on the long-awaited Shadow of the Colossus film adaptation. While the project, initially announced by Sony Pictures in 2009, has faced delays, Muschietti assures fans it's not abandoned.

The director acknowledges that several factors beyond creative passion influence the project's timeline. He points to the ongoing discussions surrounding the film's budget and the significant popularity of the source material as key considerations. Muschietti confirms the existence of a preferred script among several versions.

Sony's recent announcement of several other game adaptations at CES 2025, including Helldivers, Horizon Zero Dawn, and an animated Ghost of Tsushima, further highlights the studio's commitment to bringing its popular IPs to the screen.

While other games, such as the 2024 RPG Dragon's Dogma 2, have drawn inspiration from Shadow of the Colossus, Sony's original remains a beloved classic. Muschietti, though not a self-described "big gamer," calls the game a "masterpiece" and confirms having played it multiple times. He aims to translate the game's unique atmosphere and iconic colossi to the big screen, hoping to resonate with existing fans and introduce the game's world to a wider audience. The game's creator, Fumito Ueda, who was involved in the early stages of the film's development, has since founded GenDesign and announced a new sci-fi game at The Game Awards 2024, hinting at a continuing legacy of atmospheric and emotionally resonant storytelling. Despite the 2018 PlayStation 4 remake, the Shadow of the Colossus story is poised for a new chapter in live-action.