April 10, 2026, 10:40 am | Read time: 2 minutes
“Snake? Snaaaake!” At least an entire generation of gamers will recognize this dramatic exclamation. In the classic game “Metal Gear Solid,” players sneak past enemies on a secret mission to save the world. The virtual demise is then appropriately commented on by digital friends. The “Metal Gear” series is iconic and nearly 40 years old. Now, a film adaptation is finally in the works.
Sony to Make “Metal Gear Solid” Film
This is reported by the U.S. trade magazine “Variety.” It reveals that Sony Pictures is taking on the project and plans to bring “Metal Gear Solid” to the big screen. Despite the brand’s ongoing popularity and long history, this will be the first film adaptation.
Behind the scenes, there are already some personnel announcements. A capable directing duo, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, is on board to bring the exciting stories of Solid Snake to life. In 2025, they achieved a surprise success with “Final Destination 6: Bloodlines,” which revitalized the well-known horror film franchise.
It’s not surprising that Sony chose the relatively unknown Lipovsky and Stein. Both recently signed a so-called first-look deal with Sony, binding them to the studio for the long term.
Rocky Road to Film Adaptation
Currently, there are no more details about the plot or cast. The “Metal Gear” series primarily revolves around the titular nuclear-armed robots and sinister organizations aiming to plunge the world into chaos. Players must face overwhelming enemies alone, often remaining undetected.
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It’s not the first attempt to create a “Metal Gear Solid” film. In 2018, it was rumored that “Kong: Skull Island” director Jordan Vogt-Roberts was working on an adaptation. However, nothing came of it, even though he claimed he would fight for it “for the rest of his life.”
In 2019, “Star Wars” star Oscar Isaac expressed interest in the lead role as Solid Snake, as he mentioned in an interview with “IGN.” It remains exciting to see who will ultimately get the role–or if the project will once again fall through.