Epic Games Addresses Fortnite Movie Rumors

Despite rumors that suggested a potential Fortnite film adaptation was already in the works, Epic Games has responded and seemingly shut down any gossip about the company’s headlining title leaping to the silver screen. Fortnite is considered by many to be one of the most popular video games of all time, and while an adaptation would help the title to reach an even broader audience, fans may be waiting for some time for such a project to come to fruition.

First released in 2017, Fortnite is a free-to-play online multiplayer battle royale game that has released a number of popular game modes, crossover updates, character skins, and fun events that have made it the most successful Epic Games release of all time. Fans frequently look forward to new in-game updates, and a recent rumor of a potential movie adaptation sparked buzz among players, only for that excitement to be quickly laid to rest.

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In response to a now-deleted post on Twitter, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney commented that the rumor of a Fortnite adaptation being shopped around to various movie studios was “false,” putting an end to fan discussions over the possibility of seeing the popular battle royale game in cinemas. Sweeney has seemingly made it clear that a Fortnite film is not happening, but fans have already begun fresh debates over the true meaning of Sweeney’s “false” statement. Some question whether he was responding to suggestions of the movie’s existence or was possibly denying claims that a production studio picked up the film At the time of writing, neither Sweeney nor Epic Games has made an official statement on a Fortnite film, but it may be wise for fans to avoid getting their hopes up with any assumptions about the “false” comment.

Video Game Adaptation Rumors Continue to Excite Audiences

While fans may not see a Fortnite film anytime soon, rumors and announcements of upcoming video game adaptations have continued to spark enthusiasm among fans. The recently released Minecraft movie has continued to rise at the box office, and horror fans are gearing up for the release of the live-action Until Dawn film coming April 25. Sony has already confirmed that it will be releasing several adaptations based on Horizon Zero Dawn, Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers 2, and more, and fans are keeping their fingers crossed that Fortnite and other hit titles will one day be added to the list of video games making their way to Hollywood.

The success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic film series, and The Last of Us television show has helped to spur audience interest in video game adaptations, with beloved releases like Netflix’s Arcane and Amazon Prime’s Fallout reaching new fans beyond the realm of gaming. Whether Fortnite will ever receive an official movie or show remains to be seen, so interested fans may want to stay tuned for any updates on Epic Games’ hit franchise and other video game adaptation news.

Released

September 26, 2017

ESRB

T for Teen – Violence