Summary

• The Shadow of the Colossus film adaptation receives an update from director Andy Muschietti.
• Muschietti confirms the project is not abandoned, with ongoing discussions about the budget and the intellectual property's popularity.
• Sony Pictures announced the live-action film in development over a decade ago in 2009, with the game’s director Fumito Ueda involved in the production.

Argentine director Andy Muschietti, known for his work on the It remakes and The Flash, has provided an eagerly awaited update on the Shadow of the Colossus film adaptation. Sony Pictures announced the project back in 2009, and it included the involvement of the game’s director, Fumito Ueda. Initially, Josh Trank, known for Chronicle, was set to direct but had to step away due to scheduling conflicts.

In addition to the long-anticipated Shadow of the Colossus adaptation, Sony recently unveiled a slate of new live-action films at CES 2025. This includes a Helldivers movie, despite comparisons to the 1997 action sci-fi film Starship Troopers, as well as a Horizon Zero Dawn movie and a Ghost of Tsushima animation.

During an interview on Radio TU’s La Baulera del Coso program, Muschietti emphasized that the Shadow of the Colossus film is far from abandoned. He acknowledged the lengthy development time might lead fans to think otherwise, but pointed out that certain factors, such as the intellectual property’s popularity and the project’s significant budget, are still under discussion. Muschietti praised Shadow of the Colossus as one of the best open-world games with a poignant ending, and confirmed he favors a particular script among the various versions developed.

Shadow of the Colossus Film Adaptation Gets Update From Director

Other projects have drawn inspiration from Shadow of the Colossus, such as Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 in 2024, yet Sony’s original action-adventure game remains a cherished classic. Despite not being a avid gamer, Muschietti called the game a "masterpiece" and mentioned he has played it multiple times.

Fumito Ueda, the creative force behind Shadow of the Colossus, has since founded his own studio, GenDesign. At The Game Awards 2024, GenDesign announced a new sci-fi game, which resonates with the profound isolation found in the 2005 epic. Although the high-definition remakes concluded with the PlayStation 4 release in 2018, Shadow of the Colossus’ legacy is poised to live on through this live-action adaptation, hopefully captivating both dedicated fans and newcomers to its enchanting world.