Jason Momoa is heading to the front lines of another major franchise! This time in space. The action star has officially signed on to lead Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ film adaptation of Helldivers, set for a theatrical release on November 10th, 2027. Directed and produced by Justin Lin, the project marks Sony’s latest high-profile push into the booming video game adaptation arena.
From Console Chaos To Cinematic Warfare
Based on the hit cooperative third-person shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, Helldivers follows an elite military unit defending “Super Earth” from relentless alien bugs and robotic threats. The game is famously inspired by the satirical sci-fi tone of Starship Troopers, blending over-the-top action with sharp commentary.
After debuting in 2015, the franchise exploded with 2024’s Helldivers 2, which sold more than 12 million units across PS5 and PC in just four months before expanding to Xbox. That commercial momentum makes the leap to the big screen feel less like a gamble and more like a strategic escalation.
A Blockbuster Team Assembles
Justin Lin — known for turbocharging the Fast & Furious franchise — directs and produces through Perfect Storm Entertainment alongside Hutch Parker and PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash. The screenplay comes from Gary Dauberman (It, It: Chapter Two), signaling a mix of large-scale spectacle and genre tension. Lin and Momoa already share franchise DNA through the Fast & Furious universe, making this reunion feel both calculated and creatively aligned.
Momoa’s Video Game Era
Momoa is quickly carving out a niche as Hollywood’s go-to action star for gaming adaptations. Following the box office success of A Minecraft Movie, which grossed nearly $1 billion worldwide, and with Street Fighter arriving in 2026, he’s positioning himself at the center of a genre that has surged in credibility and commercial power. With upcoming appearances in Supergirl, Dune: Part Three, and Minecraft 2, Momoa’s slate suggests a calculated run of event films leading straight into Helldivers.
Why Helldivers Matters
Video game adaptations are no longer industry afterthoughts. From prestige streaming hits to billion-dollar animated features, the genre has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most reliable pipelines. Helldivers offers something slightly different. A militaristic sci-fi epic with satirical undertones and cooperative chaos baked into its DNA.
If Lin captures the game’s explosive scale and tongue-in-cheek edge and if Momoa brings his signature physicality and charisma — Helldivers could become Sony’s next breakout franchise. Nonetheless, Jason Momoa isn’t just adapting video games. In fact, he’s building an empire in them.
