Overview
- Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions announced Tuesday at CinemaCon an R-rated animated feature based on the 2015 PlayStation 4 game Bloodborne as part of the studio’s slate.
- YouTuber Seán “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin is attached as a producer and told fans on Reddit he will push to make the most faithful adaptation possible.
- Lyrical Animation is the production partner, with parent company Lyrical Media co-financing alongside Sony Pictures.
- Sony executive Sanford Panitch said the film will be “very true” to the game’s violent, gothic tone.
- The project is in early development with no director, cast or release date, and coverage notes mixed fan reactions and questions over any direct FromSoftware involvement.