Hideo Kojima is working hard these days. After finishing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach , the developer is already involved in two new projects: the horror game OD , in partnership with Microsoft, and the espionage title Physint , in development with PlayStation. However, after completing these projects, Kojima may finally take a break from the gaming industry to fulfill a long-held dream.
In a recent interview with YouTube channel Brut , Kojima revealed that he has always wanted to direct a film, but that his responsibility as the head of Kojima Productions has prevented him from doing so until now. He stated that, depending on the situation of the studio after the release of OD and Physint , he may embark on this new adventure.
“Yes, there is that desire. I grew up watching movies, so I would like to make a movie someday. But I created a studio called Kojima Productions, and if I were to make a movie, it would take 2 to 3 years. If I disappeared now, the studio wouldn’t work.
So right now I’m working on Death Stranding 2 , OD , and Physint , and after that I’ll see what the studio situation is like. If it looks like I can make a movie, then I’d like to make one. I’ll keep working, so I’ll decide when the time comes.”
Kojima also commented on the film adaptation of Death Stranding , which is being produced by the studio A24. According to him, the goal is to create “something a little different” from the standard game-to-film adaptations. The director of the project has already been chosen, and Kojima has adopted a creative support stance, without directly interfering in the direction.
“Personally, I’m currently working with A24 on the Death Stranding movie, and I’m trying to do something a little different. I’m trying to create a special two-hour movie that’s based in the Death Stranding universe, a game that takes 50 to 60 hours to play.
A director has already been chosen and he’s writing the script. I’m also a producer, so I’ll be following the storyline, observing the details on set and being involved in that process. He’s a director I really admire, so I don’t want to get in his way. I want to take on the role of reinforcing his creative sense, his skill — helping him bring that to life.”
