The film adaptation of Helldivers 2, one of the most popular games of the year, has reached concrete stages. The director and screenwriter for Helldivers, which was announced at the beginning of this year and is expected to be a big-budget production by Sony, have been announced.

Helldivers 2 is coming

Justin Lin has been tapped to direct Helldivers, known for its action-oriented narrative. Lin is particularly known for his work in the Fast & Furious franchise. Lin, who first joined the franchise with Tokyo Drift, has since directed four more Fast & Furious films. The veteran director’s filmography also includes Star Trek Beyond.

Another key detail of the project, the script, has been finalized. Sony has hired Gary Dauberman to write the Helldivers script. Dauberman has previously written horror films such as It and Annabelle.

The project, which was announced for film adaptation at the beginning of 2024, has now reached a clearer conclusion after a year. The film is set in the 22nd century and focuses on the Helldivers, a group of elite soldiers sent on various missions to combat enemies threatening humanity.

The Helldivers strive to ensure humanity’s safety by battling various enemies across the galaxy. This massively budgeted adaptation is a key part of Sony’s strategy to bring its popular games to the big screen. With the project’s main cast confirmed, it’s anticipated that the film will accelerate its preparations and that new information regarding filming dates will be announced soon.