These days it is very common for video game companies to lend their characters to adapt them to films, whether animated or live action, this is the case of some such as Pokémon con Detective Pikachuor in 2023 con Nintendo and the tape Super Mario Bros. In fact, the production that began to standardize everything the most was Sonic, which is already in its third part this year, and with that in mind, SEGA has realized the potential of its brands.
Universal Pictures and the owners of Sonic have come together to bring one of the most iconic franchises to the big screen: Shinobi. The film will be directed by Sam Hargrave, known for his work on the franchise Extractionand will have a script adapted by Ken Kobayashi. This seeks to recreate the epic action that characterized the saga, where the protagonist, Joe Musashia modern ninja, fights evil forces with his dexterity and special abilities.
Production will be in the hands of big names in the industry. Marc Platt and Adam Siegel will be in charge of production through Marc Platt Productions, while Dmitri M. Johnson will do so through Story Kitchen. On the part of SEGA, Toru Nakahara He will also be one of the producers. With Universal Pictures behind the project, expectations for this adaptation are high.
The brand Shinobi It debuted in 1987 in the arcade and, since then, has expanded its universe with fourteen titles, including spin-offs and adaptations for different platforms, accumulating more than 5 million copies sold. At the end of 2023, it was revealed that they are working on a new installment of the franchise, which has sparked the interest of a new generation of fans.
This announcement comes in a context of success for video game adaptations by Universal. The company has already achieved great results at the box office with films such as Five Nights at Freddy’swhich raised 290 million dollars worldwide, consolidating the public’s interest in this type of productions.
Via: Gonintendo
Author’s note: It is definitely a good option for adaptations. However, now it remains to be seen if it will be live action or animated, it will surely go the same way as Sonic.
