Rumour: A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo is reportedly pitching a live-action Metroid movie, with Sony and Universal competing to secure the adaptation rights, according to social media posts cited by Dot eSports.
- Both studios are currently favoring a live-action format for the Metroid adaptation, though plans remain uncertain and could change.
- This development follows Nintendo's ongoing efforts to adapt its popular franchises for cinema, including the upcoming Legend of Zelda movie after the success of the Super Mario film.
- Actress Brie Larson, who recently played Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has been linked to the potential Metroid project and has expressed interest in portraying the lead character, Samus Aran.
- While details are still speculative, the combination of Nintendo's cinematic ambitions and Larson's enthusiasm suggests the Metroid movie concept has potential momentum.
