Paramount Developing Live-Action Cyberpunk 2077 Film
Paramount has secured rights for a live-action movie set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce alongside CD Projekt Red, according to a Deadline interview. The project is in early development, and it is unclear whether it will adapt the game's story or tell a new tale in that world.
Paramount has obtained rights for a live-action feature set within the Cyberpunk 2077 universe, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura producing alongside CD Projekt Red, as reported by Deadline. The film remains in early development, and no decision has been announced on whether it will retell the game’s plot or introduce a separate story.
The property has expanded beyond the 2020 RPG: updates helped repair its reputation, the Edgerunners anime drew renewed attention, and a second season is planned. A related report also mentions a possible Edgerunners-based spin-off game and a 2.5D brawler. Di Bonaventura’s credits include Transformers One, The New Look, Only The Brave, and Madame Web.
The film could affect longtime Cyberpunk 2077 players, anime viewers, and general moviegoers by extending Night City beyond games and anime. If handled well, it may draw new audiences to CD Projekt Red’s universe and encourage more game-inspired cinema; if poorly received, it could deepen skepticism about such adaptations. Paramount and CDPR may also see fan expectations shape the project’s reception, especially regarding familiar characters and tone.