Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Movie in Development at Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures and CD Projekt Red are partnering to develop a live-action feature film based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
- Headline: Cyberpunk 2077 Live-Action Movie in Development at Paramount Pictures
- Dispatch Summary: Paramount Pictures and CD Projekt Red are partnering to develop a live-action feature film based on the Cyberpunk 2077 universe.
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Paramount Pictures is officially developing a live-action film set in the Cyberpunk 2077 universe in partnership with CD Projekt Red and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. The project marks the first time CD Projekt Red's sci-fi role-playing game is heading to the big screen as a live-action feature.
No director, writer, cast, or release date has been announced.
From Night City to the Big Screen
The development agreement brings together the studio behind the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises and the Polish game developer responsible for Night City. Lorenzo di Bonaventura is attached to produce alongside CD Projekt Red. The project follows an exclusive report by Deadline.
CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski confirmed the partnership on X. We're excited about Paramount as a future partner who shares our creative ambitions for the Cyberpunk franchise. We look forward to sharing more details at the appropriate time,
Nowakowski wrote.
The announcement arrives as Paramount builds out a broader slate of video game adaptations. The studio's Street Fighter movie, co-produced with Legendary, is scheduled to premiere next week, while a Call of Duty film is in development with Peter Berg attached as director and co-writer alongside Taylor Sheridan.
Earlier Plans and Creative Direction
The production appears to evolve from initial moves made by CD Projekt Red. Back in 2023, the studio announced a partnership with Anonymous Content, known for the series True Detective and Mr. Robot, to develop a live-action project in the franchise. Whether the shift to Paramount replaces that earlier collaboration or brings in a new studio structure, industry reports indicate the creators previously planned to tell a standalone story in the universe rather than retell the game's plot.
That approach mirrors Netflix's animated breakout Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, produced with Japanese animation studio Trigger, which expanded the world without rehashing the video game's narrative. It remains unknown whether the film will follow protagonist V, who embarks on a journey for survival after being implanted with a chip containing the personality of legendary rockstar Johnny Silverhand, or chart an entirely new path.
Michał Nowakowski, CD Projekt co-CEO, via X
If Paramount chooses to adapt the established game directly, built-in star power is readily available. Keanu Reeves voiced and provided the likeness for Johnny Silverhand, while Idris Elba joined the cast as Solomon Reed in the Phantom Liberty expansion. Both actors have been floated as natural fits to reprise their roles on screen, though nothing has been confirmed.
Commercial Milestones and Franchise Timelines
The feature film comes years after Cyberpunk 2077 faced a difficult launch in 2020. CD Projekt Red spent the following years rebuilding the game through updates and improvements, culminating in the release of Phantom Liberty in 2023, which introduced a new storyline and characters, including Elba's Solomon Reed.
Commercial performance for the intellectual property has surged past early hurdles. Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million cumulative copies sold worldwide, while the Phantom Liberty expansion has recorded over 15 million copies sold.
Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red is deep in development on the next mainline Cyberpunk game, currently known as Cyberpunk 2. That title entered pre-production in May 2025. That production cycle aligns with the film's early status, as Paramount has not announced a release window.
Before the film reaches theaters, the franchise expands further on screen. The second season of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is set to premiere on Netflix on October 20, telling a new standalone story in the same universe.
Industry Stakes and What Comes Next
The deal positions Paramount to capture a share of the lucrative gaming adaptation market while giving CD Projekt Red another multimedia pillar alongside its expanding game slate.
For fans and industry observers, the immediate trajectory of the project depends on foundational creative decisions yet to be made. Paramount and CD Projekt Red have not set a production start date, finalized a script, or attached a filmmaker to helm Night City's live-action debut.
Audiences should watch for future announcements from CD Projekt Red regarding the film's writing team, director selection, and whether the story will focus on established game characters or venture into entirely new territory.
