20th Century Studios announced on Monday that it has secured theatrical film rights to 99 Nights in the Forest, a popular action-survival game on Roblox developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games. The New Zealand-based founders Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton and Cameron Angland will serve as executive producers. No writer or director attachments have been made yet.
20th Century Studios revealed the acquisition after a competitive bidding process led by executive Michelle Kamme. J.R. Young will oversee the project for the studio. The deal was confirmed by the company on April 13, highlighting the game's potential for cinematic adaptation. Grandma’s Favourite Games was represented by Pryor Cashman in the negotiations. 20th Century Studios said Monday that it has acquired theatrical film rights to 99 Nights in the Forest, the popular action-survival game hosted on Roblox that was developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games. No writer or director attachments yet, but Grandmas Favourite Games’ New Zealand-based founders Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton and Cameron Angland will serve as executive producers. J.R. Young will oversee for 20th Century, whose Michelle Kamme spearheaded the deal that won the day in a competitive bidding process. In 99 Nights in the Forest, players must survive 99 nights in a haunted forest while attempting to rescue four lost children and survive vicious deer and other beasts. Launched less than a year ago, the game ranks as the seventh most-played of all time on Roblox, with a 14.2 million all-time peak player count, placing it third on the platform. It often sees hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, praised the developers: “The team at Grandma’s Favourite Games are exactly the kind of bold, imaginative creators we love working with at 20th Century Studios, with world building ideas that feel innately cinematic. 99 Nights in the Forest has already connected with millions of players worldwide, and we’re excited to build on that foundation for audiences everywhere.” The Grandma’s Favourite Games team added: “Growing up, Disney and 20th films were a huge part of our childhood, so collaborating with such legendary and enduring studios feels surreal. We’re excited to explore the world of 99 Nights in the Forest on a broader stage and to create some scares in an entirely new medium.”
