Director Michael Sarnoski is writing the script for the live-action Death Stranding film and expects to finish soon. The project remains focused on original characters while exploring core themes from the games.
Sarnoski shared updates during an interview at IGN Live 2026. He said he is writing the script right now and hopes to complete it shortly. A24 and Hideo Kojima have reviewed a draft and provided feedback on revisions. Sarnoski noted their positive response to the work. He praised Kojima for recognizing specific film references in the script without explanation. The director also indicated that some game characters could appear despite the story centering on new elements. An animated Death Stranding project led by Aaron Guzikowski is also in development.