Netflix is partnering with 2K and Take-Two Interactive to produce a live-action film adaptation of the renowned video game franchise “BioShock.”
Set across multiple dystopian and visionary landscapes gone wrong, the series blends sci-fi and horror to pose unique existential and societal questions that reshaped how game stories could be told – all amidst pulse-pounding action gameplay that rewards sharp shooting, clever planning, and lethal improvisation.
The award-winning and critically-acclaimed “BioShock” game franchise includes “BioShock,” “BioShock 2,” and “BioShock Infinite.” Across the titles’ original releases as well as multiple re-releases, remastered editions, and bundled collections, “BioShock” has sold more than 39 million copies worldwide and is widely recognized as one of the most celebrated and beloved series in all of gaming. The next installment is currently in development by Cloud Chamber.
This is the latest in many attempts to adapt the beloved games into a feature-length film. Past efforts at Universal included adaptations of the game from directors Gore Verbinski and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, but both projects were ultimately scrapped due to budget concerns.
2K will produce the upcoming adaptation with Vertigo Entertainment.
