The Metal Gear Solid movie is back on, with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors in charge

Engadget4/9/2026 – 4/10/2026

Summary

A film adaptation of Metal Gear Solid is being revived by directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, known for Final Destination: Bloodlines, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The project is under Columbia Pictures as part of a new first-look deal with Sony. Lipovsky and Stein expressed their excitement about adapting Hideo Kojima's characters and world, calling Metal Gear Solid a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece. The directors have other projects in development, including a sequel to Gremlins and an animated Venom movie.

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