Summary

• Arrowhead Game Studios' CCO Johan Pilestedt discussed the studio's role in the upcoming Helldivers 2 movie adaptation, emphasizing that while they are involved, they acknowledge their lack of expertise in filmmaking. Pilestedt stated, "We are not Hollywood people, and we don’t know what it takes to make a movie...and therefore we don’t, and shouldn’t, have final say."
• The Helldivers community is eager for Arrowhead's involvement to ensure the movie remains true to the game's themes and avoids clichés like "gamer wakes up in Helldivers universe."
• At CES 2025, Sony unveiled plans for multiple adaptations, including the Helldivers 2 movie, a Horizon Zero Dawn film, and a Ghost of Tsushima animated series.

The announcement of a live-action Helldivers 2 movie by Sony has sparked excitement among fans, especially following the game's successful launch in February 2024. The third-person co-op shooter, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, quickly gained popularity for its intense battles against Terminids and Automatons, combined with its humorous camaraderie. As Arrowhead continues to update Helldivers 2 throughout 2025, they are also looking ahead to their next project, actively seeking community feedback during its early development stages.

Sony's CES 2025 announcements included a collaboration between Sony Productions and Sony Pictures for the Helldivers 2 movie, though details remain scarce. Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, has kept further information under wraps. Given the protective nature of the Helldivers community towards the source material, fans have been vocal about wanting Arrowhead's significant involvement in the movie's development. Pilestedt addressed this on Twitter, confirming their participation but clarifying the studio's limitations in the filmmaking process.

The Helldivers fanbase is keen on ensuring the movie captures the game's unique tone and aesthetic. Community members have expressed concerns over potential deviations, such as a narrative where a gamer finds themselves in the Helldivers universe. Fans believe Arrowhead should have a strong influence on the script, themes, and overall look of the film, with some even suggesting that the iconic Helldivers should never remove their helmets on screen.

While the Helldivers 2 movie promises action-packed entertainment, comparisons to the cult classic Starship Troopers are inevitable. The 1997 film, directed by Paul Verhoeven and based on Robert A. Heinlein's novel, features a militaristic society engaged in an interstellar war against alien Arachnids. Fans hope the Helldivers 2 adaptation will differentiate itself, perhaps by moving away from the trope of insectoid aliens.