Sony Pictures unveiled updates on several upcoming film adaptations based on video games at CinemaCon 2026. According to multiple reports, Sony used its presentation to share new information on projects including a Bloodborne animated film, The Legend of Zelda, HELLDIVERS, and Resident Evil.

The most surprising announcement was the production of an R-rated feature-length animated film based on Bloodborne. Popular YouTuber Jacksepticeye, who has 31.2 million subscribers, is participating in the film's production.

The original Bloodborne game is an action RPG developed by FromSoftware and published by Sony, released exclusively for the PS4 in 2015. While it inherits the high difficulty and combat systems characteristic of FromSoftware titles, it is notable for its 'rally' system, which encourages aggressive play by allowing players to recover health if they successfully counterattack within a certain window after taking damage.

The game is set in Yharnam, a city inspired by the 19th-century Victorian era, where an endemic disease known as the 'beast plague' turns humans into beasts. Players explore the city and fight for survival against powerful enemies and grotesque monsters.

The production team stated that they plan to faithfully recreate the brutal atmosphere of the original game. The film is being co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and Sean McLoughlin, known as Jacksepticeye.

The live-action The Legend of Zelda film has officially wrapped filming. While no new details, images, or footage were released, Sony announced that production is underway with a target release date of May 7, 2027.

The The Legend of Zelda film is directed by Wes Ball, known for the Maze Runner live-action series, with Benjamin Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason cast as Link and Zelda, respectively. Nintendo and Sony Pictures are co-producing, with Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto serving as producers.

Production for the HELLDIVERS film, starring Jason Momoa, is set to officially begin. The production team will start filming in New Zealand in a few weeks.

The HELLDIVERS film is being co-produced by PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures and is based on the hit HELLDIVERS game series. Justin Lin, known for the Fast & Furious series, is directing, with Gary Dauberman, screenwriter of It and Annabelle, handling the script.

Jason Momoa will play a soldier fighting aliens for the sake of humanity in HELLDIVERS. Further details, such as the film's plot or release date, have not yet been disclosed.

A trailer for the Resident Evil film, currently being produced by Zach Cregger, was unveiled at the presentation. The film is scheduled for release on September 18, 2026.

Director Zach Cregger noted that he has spent a significant amount of time playing the games, describing the Resident Evil series as the absolute benchmark for the survival horror genre. He stated that while the film will capture the atmosphere of the games, it will feature an original story and characters, avoiding overly complex narrative arcs.

The Resident Evil film in production is a reboot that presents an original story unrelated to the games or previous film series. Zach Cregger is directing and writing, with Shay Hatten of Ballerina serving as co-writer. The cast includes Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Jack Champion, Kali Reis, and Jonno Wilson.

Director Zach Cregger previously received critical acclaim for his work writing and directing the films Barbarian and Weapons (working title).

Meanwhile, the original Resident Evil game series celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. The ninth title and latest installment, Resident Evil Requiem, was released this past February to both commercial and critical success.