Paramount Pictures is working on a live-action film inspired by Cyberpunk 2077, as reported by Deadline. According to Reuters, this news boosted shares of developer CD Projekt RED.
This project is still in development, so it hasn’t entered production yet. The reports we’ve seen don’t mention a director, writer, cast, or release date, so it’s best to consider the film a work in progress.
The market response indicates how much investors appreciate CD Projekt RED’s intellectual property beyond just the game. The studio released Cyberpunk 2077 on December 10, 2020, and faced a rocky start. They spent years fixing issues and making major improvements. A Hollywood adaptation could provide a new revenue stream outside of game sales.
The franchise has already made its mark on screen. Netflix’s anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, produced by Studio Trigger, premiered in 2022 and reignited interest in Night City. A film from Paramount would be the first live-action take on the property, as Nintendo Life points out.
Even more than five years after its launch, the game continues to attract players. Steam reports 52,746 concurrent players, and it boasts an 89% positive rating from 420,269 reviews. This rating is well above its Metacritic score of 73.
| Release date | December 10, 2020 |
| Metacritic score | 73 |
| Steam reviews | 89% positive (420,269 reviews) |
| Current Steam players | 52,746 |
| Steam price | $59.99 |
Community Pulse
Player opinions on the game vary, and this will influence how fans perceive the film. One Steam reviewer mentioned that the game is “definitely worth buying if you can get it at a massive discount,” adding, “one cannot deny that it is not a complete miss after the massive overhaul.” This highlights the challenge any adaptation will face: a beloved world tied to a launch that many still remember as flawed.
What To Watch
- Creative team announcements: Updates on the director, screenwriter, and how involved CD Projekt RED is will reveal how seriously Paramount is taking this project.
- Studio statements: Comments from CD Projekt RED about the deal and its impact on financial reports will show their expectations for the film.
- Casting and tone: Whether the film follows V’s journey from the game or expands on the broader Night City universe will shape fan reactions.
Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is the Reviews and Guides Editor at Explosion.com. With a background in game design studies and 6 years of gaming journalism, Sarah brings technical insight to her reviews and creates comprehensive guides that help players get the most out of their games. She has reviewed over 200 titles across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. Her current obsessions include FromSoftware titles and indie roguelikes.
