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| Jason Momoa joins Sony’s Helldivers movie as the project moves toward a planned 2027 theatrical release. |
By Juli Scarr
Jason Momoa has been cast in Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ upcoming Helldivers movie, with Justin Lin still attached to direct. Sony has also locked in a theatrical release date, setting the film to arrive in theaters on November 10, 2027.
The project was first confirmed late last year, when Sony announced that Lin would direct the adaptation based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ cooperative shooter. That earlier report established the creative direction and producing team. This latest update marks a clear step forward, moving the film out of early planning and into active development.
Jason Momoa Joins as Helldivers Takes a Step Forward
Momoa’s casting signals growing confidence in the project. Attaching a high-profile lead and setting a firm release date suggests Sony sees Helldivers as more than a speculative adaptation. Lin and Momoa have worked together before on Fast X, giving the production an established creative pairing as it moves ahead.
While Sony hasn’t confirmed which character Momoa will play, the film is expected to draw from the same core setup as the games, following elite soldiers known as Helldivers as they battle alien threats in defense of Super Earth.
Helldivers Remains an Active and Growing Franchise
The timing makes sense. The original Helldivers launched in 2015, but the series reached a much wider audience with Helldivers 2 in 2024. The sequel sold more than 12 million units across PS5 and PC in its first four months and later expanded to Xbox, significantly growing the player base.
That continued visibility helps separate Helldivers from adaptations built around older, inactive properties. It’s a universe people are still playing in, talking about, and investing time in, which gives a film adaptation more room to connect beyond brand recognition alone.
Sony Continues to Build Around PlayStation Adaptations
The Helldivers movie fits neatly into Sony’s broader PlayStation Productions strategy. Past projects include Uncharted, which performed strongly at the box office, along with ongoing success on television through series like Twisted Metal and HBO’s The Last of Us.
Rather than treating adaptations as one-off experiments, Sony has continued to focus on games with established audiences and ongoing relevance. Helldivers now joins that group as the company pushes further into feature films.
Details Are Still Limited Ahead of Release
Despite the confirmed casting and release date, many details remain under wraps. Sony hasn’t announced additional cast members or shared specifics about the story, and it’s still early enough that plans could evolve before the 2027 release.
For now, Momoa’s involvement and the locked date make one thing clear: the Helldivers movie is no longer just an idea on paper. It’s moving forward as a major studio project, with Sony positioning it as a key part of its growing slate of game-to-film adaptations.
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