Ghost of Tsushima seriously impressed us when it released in 2020, and now Sucker Punch's samurai action-adventure game is coming to the big screen via Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions, with director John Wick Chad Stahelski attached, as reported. Deadline. Stahelski is attached as a director on the Ghost of Tsushima film, and Sucker Punch is involved as executive producers, which will likely contribute to the authenticity of the adaptation. Asad Qizilbash, Head of PlayStation Productions, weighed in on the film's production plan: “We are thrilled to partner with Chad and 87Eleven Entertainment to bring their vision of Jin's story to the big screen. We love working with creative partners like Chad who are passionate about our games, ensuring we can create rich adaptations that our fans and new audiences will be excited about.
A match made in heaven?
We know video game movie adaptations get a bad rap, and for good reason, because most find a way to completely miss out on what made the source material so special. That being said, seeing Chad Stahelski attached to the Ghost of Tsushima film is to be commended, as we think he's a great choice here. Stahelski's John Wick film series has enjoyed critical and commercial success, and the director has proven himself adept at creating brilliantly choreographed action sequences combined with surprisingly clever storytelling and writing. It's a rare combination in the action movie space. Therefore, Stahelski's creative approach should translate into a project like Ghost of Tsushima, which itself is an action-packed video game with a compelling narrative. As such, we think the Ghost of Tsushima movie is definitely a project to watch in the near future. In the meantime, we can also look forward to John Wick 4, which Stahelski and the team have begun filming. Today's best Ghost of Tsushima deals