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20th Century Studios Taps Josh Cooley for Live‑Action Adaptation of Roblox Hit 99 Nights in the Forest

The attachment of an Oscar-winning writer and horror producer signals a push to turn the game's massive player base into a mainstream horror franchise.

Overview

  • 20th Century Studios has hired Josh Cooley to write a live‑action screenplay for 99 Nights in the Forest, a move first reported by trade outlets on Thursday.
  • Horror veteran Sam Raimi and producer Rob Tapert will produce the film through their Ghost House Pictures banner.
  • The game's creators Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland are listed as executive producers alongside Ghost House affiliates Romel Adam and Jose Cañas.
  • Reports say the studio secured adaptation rights after competitive interest, but the project remains in early development with no director, cast, budget, or release date announced.
  • 99 Nights in the Forest is one of Roblox’s most‑played titles with tens of billions of visits, and the deal fits a wider Hollywood trend of adapting viral online games into films that can reach built‑in audiences.