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The originalFinal Fantasy 7director, Yoshinori Kitase, commented about the possibility of a movie adaptation of the game, saying he would “love” the idea. This could be good news forFinal Fantasy 7fans, considering the controversial track record the franchise has regarding movies.
Many fans believe thatFinal Fantasy 7is among the best games in the JRPG series. Its characters, plot, and situations have become legendary in pop culture, and its appeal has persisted over time. With the release of theFinal Fantasy 7remake in 2020, the game managed to cater not only to long-term fans but also to a newer and younger audience. The game’s (and the franchise’s) fame has spread beyond video games to the film industry, but, unlike the games, theFinal Fantasymovies have not been as successful. However, the originalFF7director is still open to seeing the game hit the big screen.
Speaking onDanny Peña’s YouTube channel, Yoshinori Kitase said there is nothing officially planned for a movie adaptation ofthe successfulFinal Fantasy 7. Although this might initially sound like bad news, Kitase added that he knows many Hollywood directors and actors who are fans ofFinal Fantasy 7and respect the title. Adding to this, Kitase mentioned he is aware of many creators who would be very interested in theFinal Fantasy 7intellectual property, which means players could eventually see the Avalanche group on the big screen.
Original Final Fantasy 7 Director Would ‘Love’ a Movie Adaptation
In addition to filmmakers interested in the popular JRPG IP, Yoshinori Kitase himself showed interest in the idea of a movie for the game, saying he would love it. Kitase noted that this could mean either a cinematic adaptation or even “some kind of visual piece.” Even though nothing is confirmed yet, it is a good sign that both the original director and creators in Hollywood are showing interest in aFinal Fantasy 7movie.
It is true thatFinal Fantasy’s movie track recordis not as notable as its games. The franchise’s initial foray into the motion picture business was a failure. However,Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, which debuted in 2005, is regarded as a solid film with strong action sequences and impressive visuals. DespiteFinal Fantasy’s film past, fans may be excited by the prospect of a fresh adaptation that follows Cloud and his friends' adventures against Shinra.
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Mako—the discovery of this natural resource drawn directly from the planet’s life force marked the dawn of a new era, and now the energy sustains the lives of people across the world. However, the Shinra Company has monopolized mako production, and in doing so established a powerful hegemony–its influence reaching the far corners of the globe.Cloud, a former member of Shinra’s military organization, SOLDIER, joins the anti-Shinra resistance group AVALANCHE, despite caring little for their motives. During one of the group’s attempts to stop the company, they learn of the return of Sephiroth, Cloud’s nemesis, and that with his reemergence, the planet is in greater danger than anyone had expected.With the fate of the world riding on their success, Cloud and his allies set out to quell this deadly threat.
