Insomniac Games Eyes More Game-to-Film Adaptations Following CEO's Retirement

Insomniac Games, renowned for its Ratchet & Clank franchise, has expressed keen interest in expanding its game-to-screen adaptations. This follows the recent retirement of founder and CEO Ted Price, as revealed in an interview with Variety.

Co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider highlighted the studio's prior experience with the 2016 Ratchet & Clank film, stating, "We kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular." While the 2016 film received mixed reviews, Insomniac is optimistic about future projects, leveraging Sony's successful track record in game adaptations, notably the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series.

Sony's Successful Game Adaptations Pave the Way

Insomniac's ambitions align perfectly with Sony's proven success in translating video games to film and television. Recent successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us series. Further bolstering this strategy, Sony's CES 2025 press conference unveiled a robust pipeline of upcoming adaptations:

• The Last of Us Season 2 (HBO, April 2025)
• Until Dawn live-action film (April 2025)
• Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series (Crunchyroll, 2027)
• Helldivers feature film (release date TBA)
• Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film (release date TBA)

Insomniac's Leadership Transition

The announcement of Ted Price's retirement after 30 years marks a significant change for Insomniac Games, the studio behind iconic franchises like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. Price emphasized his confidence in the new leadership team, comprising three veteran Insomniac employees: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as Co-Studio Heads. Price stated his belief that "for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things."

The future looks bright for Insomniac Games, with a strong foundation and a clear vision for expanding into the world of film and television.