Summary
The Argentine movie director Andy Muschietti, the auteur behind theItremakes andThe Flash, has provided a welcomed update on the status of theShadow of the Colossusfilm adaptation. Sony Pictures announced that theShadow of the Colossuslive-action was in development over ten years ago in 2009 and the game’s director Fumito Ueda was brought on board the production. Before Muschietti became attached,Chronicle’s Josh Trank was originally set to direct, but the professional had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
In addition to the long-awaitedShadow of the Colossusadaptation, Sony recently announced another wave of live-action films adapting some of its most prolific games at CES 2025. AnewHelldiversmovie was revealed to be in the works, even though many fans believe the 1997 action sci-fiStarship Troopersdoes a decent job at portraying the concept, and both aHorizon Zero Dawnmovie and aGhost of Tsushimaanimation were also confirmed in tandem.
During Radio TU’s La Baulera del Coso program, Muschietti discussed theShadow of the Colossusadaptation and confirmed that the film was not “an abandoned project by any means.” It’s natural for fans to think the adaptation was benched, considering how long it’s been in development, but the director highlighted a few areas that lengthen the reimagining of a cult IP. “There are factors that have nothing to do with your hobby and desire to make it, but with how popular an intellectual property like this is.”Shadow of the Colossusis one of thebest open-world games with sad endings, and because of its scale, Muschietti noted the project’s budget was still being debated, and confirmed there is a script he favors over the different versions that exist.
Shadow of the Colossus Film Adaptation Gets Update From Director
Other projects have tried to replicate the game’s tone and mammoth colossi enemies, including Capcom’sShadow of the Colossusinfluence when making the 2024 action RPGDragon’s Dogma 2, but Sony’s original action-adventure remains a timeless classic in gamers’ hearts. Muschietti admitted he was not a “big gamer,” but the director labeled the game a “masterpiece,” and confirmed he had played it several times.
Ueda craftedShadow of the Colossus’ brilliance and the professional has also founded his own studio.GenDesign’s new sci-fi game was announced at The Game Awards 2024, and the currently untitled game no doubt echoes the piercing isolation of the 2005 epic. Despite the high-definition remakes ending with the PlayStation 4 release in 2018,Shadow of the Colossus’ legacy will no doubt continue into live-action and hopefully appeal to loyal fans while inviting the uninitiated into its fantasy world.
Shadow of the Colossus (2018)
WHERE TO PLAY
Rebuilt from the ground up by Bluepoint Games and JAPAN Studio, SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS on PlayStation 4 system introduces the awe of its unforgettable world and towering creatures to a new generation of gamers, while allowing long time fans to revisit the beloved masterpiece with unparalleled visual fidelity and improved performance.Tales speak of an ancient realm where Colossi roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival – a power you must obtain to bring a loved one back to life.SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS is a breathtaking journey through ancient lands to seek out gigantic beasts. Armed with only a sword and a bow, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossus, presenting a unique challenge to test your wits, determination, and skill.
