Overview
- This week director Michael Sarnoski submitted a second draft of the Death Stranding screenplay and says the production is aiming to begin principal photography in 2027 in Iceland and Northern Ireland.
- Sarnoski plans an original, character-driven film that sits inside Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding universe while including some overlapping characters from the game.
- Kojima Productions is producing the movie in partnership with Hammerstone Studios and A24, and executives have given Sarnoski latitude to shape the story.
- Key practical details remain unresolved, including which, if any, original game actors will return, a firm shooting schedule, and an official release date.
- The move builds on the 2019 game’s themes of connection and isolation and increases the likelihood of further franchise expansion as studios and fans watch for casting and production confirmations.