Filming has finally begun for the Watch Dogs movie, one of Ubisoft and the gaming world’s popular series. Ubisoft’s hacker-themed open-world game is preparing to meet its fans with a film adaptation ten years after its release. Ubisoft announced the start of filming through its official social media account.

Watch Dogs movie might hit theaters in 2026

When Watch Dogs was first released in 2014, it garnered a lot of attention with its tech-focused dystopian future concept. The game tells a story set in Chicago, where players achieve their objectives by hacking the city’s digital infrastructure. Although the first Watch Dogs game didn’t quite live up to its initial video reveal, it was still enjoyed by a large audience.

The film project was announced shortly after the game’s release. However, it fell victim to the common Hollywood ‘delay’ syndrome, experiencing multiple writer and director changes before being shelved. But after ten years, the project has finally started to come to life.

Ubisoft’s Film & Television department announced that filming has begun. Although details about the cast and crew have not yet been disclosed, the film is expected to reflect the game’s main themes and atmosphere. In this sense, fans of the game believe that Aiden, the main character of the first game, should be included in the film adaptation.

The producers aim for the film to appeal not only to fans of the game but also to a general audience. By addressing relevant and contemporary topics such as cybercrime and the impact of technology on society, they hope to reach a broader audience.

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