Metal Gear Solid film finally gains traction following two decades of attempts

Since as far back as 2006 there have been talks surrounding adapting Hideo Kojima’s iconic Metal Gear Solid franchise into film. In the two decades since, the project has suffered a ton of various setbacks, with the most recent claims coming in 2022 in which it was revealed that the project was stuck in limbo. It appears as though the MGS film is finally set to become a reality; albeit starting from scratch.

In an exclusive piece by the TheHollywoodReporter, the publication officially revealed that Sony Pictures have struck a deal with directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to adapt the long-awaited Metal Gear Solid film.

Set to be released under Sony’s Columbia Pictures (and produced by the somewhat controversial Avi Arad), Lipovsky and Stein spoke on this latest announcement, stating:

“Metal Gear Solid was nothing short of a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that forever revolutionized video games. We are thrilled and honored to bring Hideo Kojima’s iconic characters and unforgettable world to life.”

For the uninitiated, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein are perhaps best known for their work on the 2025 horror title Final Destination: Bloodlines – the first new entry in almost 15 years. Amassing a total of $317 million off of a $50 million budget, the pair have proven their chops.

As mentioned, the history of the Metal Gear Solid film can be traced all the way back to 2006 when it was first announced. Since then the project was cancelled, uncancelled and had half a dozen directors and actors interested in being involved.

After more than a decade of flux, the producers had settled on a writer (Jay Basu), director (Vogt-Roberts) and main lead (Oscar Isaac) – though this too has since been undone.

Given just how long Konami have been trying to bring Metal Gear Solid to the big screen, hopefully Lipovsky and Stein are finally the duo able to get the project past the finish line. It will be interesting to see who they decide to cast as the iconic Solid Snake.

KitGuru says: Have you been waiting for the Metal Gear Solid film? Will this project finally actually come to fruition? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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