"Bloodborne" and "Sekiro" to Be Adapted into Films

April 15, 2026, 8:03 am | Read time: 2 minutes

You’d have to have spent the past few years deep underground not to notice that video game adaptations are the new hot trend in Hollywood. More and more titles are making their way to theaters or streaming services, and they’re doing so with increasing success. This paves the way for new, exciting projects—even for titles that are too niche for the average consumer. Fans can now look forward to adaptations of “Bloodborne” and “Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice.”

“Bloodborne” Becomes an Animated Film

Both titles come from FromSoftware, which celebrated its biggest success in 2022 with “Elden Ring,” which is also being adapted. The studio is revered by fans for consistently staying true to its artistic vision. This means the games are traditionally not only visually stunning and deeply atmospheric but also very challenging.

“Bloodborne” is among its greatest successes. Released in 2015, the title was nominated for Game of the Year at the prestigious Game Awards and has sold over nine million copies to date. Fans have been waiting for a remaster or even a full-fledged new edition. While that may take longer, according to “Variety,” an animated film is now in the works.

The project is being developed at Sony Pictures, promising a faithful, extremely brutal adaptation for adults. The film is also being produced with the involvement of content creator and fan Seán McLoughlin, known as JackSepticEye, who has entertained millions with his “Bloodborne” streams for years.

“Sekiro” Becomes an Anime Series

In addition to “Bloodborne” and “Elden Ring,” FromSoftware fans can also look forward to an anime series based on “Sekiro.” Currently in development at Crunchyroll, the series aims to impress with hand-drawn visuals. Titled “Sekiro: No Defeat,” it will include many familiar elements while leaving room for interpretation. Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, as he revealed to “Variety,” the team is working closely with FromSoftware. A trailer is already available:

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“Sekiro – Shadows Die Twice” was released in 2019 and has sold over ten million copies. It has also won numerous awards, including Game of the Year at the Game Awards. “Sekiro” frequently appears in rankings of the most challenging video games as well as the best combat systems in games overall. The intense sword fights and constant parrying have become legendary.

When the adaptations of “Bloodborne” and “Sekiro” will be released is currently unknown.

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