Director Chad Stahelski, known for his work on the John Wick movies and the second Hellboy movie alongside Mikeastor, has expressed his hopes for the Ghost of Tsushima movie to become a series. In an interview with Screen Rant, Stahelski explained that he sees the upcoming adaptation of the Sony PlayStation game as the potential start of a franchise.
Fans of Ghost of Tsushima will remember the stunning visuals of the open-world game, developed by SONY Interactive Entertainment and Sucker Punch Productions. Upon its release, the game received high praise and even won awards.
Despite having only a single entry, the game's basis on a Manga suggests the possibility of a franchise. The Last of Us, for example, also had a single entry and successfully transitioned into a critically acclaimed game adaptation, receiving an Emmy nomination for its visual effects.
Stahelski acknowledged the dense nature of Ghost of Tsushima's source material and expressed the goal of leaving it open for further expansion. However, there are doubts about how effectively the material can be translated into a movie format. Naughty Dog managed to handle this challenge with The Last of Us adaptation, but it remains to be seen if Ghost of Tsushima can achieve the same level of success.
Given the length of games compared to films, the idea of expanding a single story into multiple films and mediums may seem odd. While franchising has become the norm for successful intellectual properties, some prefer to see different stories rather than the same one repeatedly. Ghost of Tsushima, with its text-heavy nature and potential length, may present challenges in translation. Nonetheless, the demand for familiarity and the potential for financial success cannot be ignored.
While some game adaptations have been better received than others, game movies remain an enjoyable experience. For those interested, our list of the best game movie adaptations provides recommendations.
