Sony Pictures’ Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation is resurrected, with the directors of last year’s Final Destination: Bloodlines at the helm
Sony Pictures has revived the long-troubled Metal Gear Solid movie adaptation, appointing Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein as directors. The Canadian directing duo, known for their commercially successful revival of the Final Destination franchise (which earned $317 million worldwide on a $50 million budget), will replace Jordan Vogt-Roberts, who had been attached to the project since 2014.
The Metal Gear Solid film adaptation has been in development since its announcement at E3 2006—over 20 years of pre-production limbo. This fresh start signals renewed momentum for bringing Hideo Kojima’s iconic video game series to the big screen.
As part of a broader first-look deal with Sony Pictures, Lipovsky and Stein’s production company Wonderlab will develop films for the studio across its various film labels. The directors expressed enthusiasm for the project, stating they are “thrilled and honoured to bring Hideo Kojima’s iconic characters and unforgettable world to life.”
The success of Final Destination: Bloodlines—a surprising commercial hit in a competitive market—appears to have made Lipovsky and Stein attractive choices for Sony’s high-stakes video game adaptation. With new creative leadership and genuine momentum behind the project, the Metal Gear Solid movie may finally move beyond development hell.