The insanely popular Roblox mega-hit Grow a Garden is officially getting a film adaptation, just eight months after the game’s release. As confirmed in an exclusive story by Deadline, the adaptation will be developed by Story Kitchen, the production company behind adaptations of Tomb Raider, Life is Strange, Just Cause, and many other games. Here’s everything we currently know about the Roblox Grow a Garden movie adaptation.
From Breaking Records to Hitting Theaters
Grow a Garden officially launched in March 2025 and quickly showed how a fun, creative idea can turn into a worldwide hit almost overnight. The game was first made by a single developer known online as BMWLux, who still keeps their real name a secret. Once other studios (Split Point and Do Big) saw how amazing the game could be, they jumped in to help make it even bigger and better.
From that point on, the game went on to break record after record, starting with the most concurrent players for a Roblox game (over 5 million on May 17), followed by more than 16 million on June 21, officially surpassing Fortnite as the game with the highest number of concurrent players ever recorded in video game history.
Grow a Garden Movie Plot - What Is the Story About?
There are no official details about the plot at the moment. However, in the aforementioned Deadline exclusive, Story Kitchen co-founders Dmitri M. Johnson and Michael Lawrence Goldberg said that we can expect "a whimsical, emotional, and unexpectedly epic story about growth, friendship, and the magic that happens when you nurture something from the ground up."
“Grow a Garden is exactly the kind of imaginative, heartfelt world we love to adapt,” said Michael Lawrence Goldberg for Deadline, “an uplifting story-world rooted in play, creativity, and community.” The project is still in its very early stages, so story details are pretty limited for now. But don’t worry, we’ll keep this article updated as soon as we learn more about what the movie’s all about!
According to Bloomerang, the core story will follow a group of city kids who “stumble onto a portal to Grow a Garden’s vibrant universe.” Much like A Minecraft Movie, they’ll embark on a wild, unforgettable adventure through this magical world full of wonders and mystery before eventually returning home.
Grow a Garden Cast - Who’s Starring in the Adaptation?
While not officially confirmed, the Grow a Garden movie will most likely be a mix of animation and live action, featuring real-life actors (think Minecraft). However, at the time of writing, there are no specific details about the lead or supporting roles in the adaptation. As soon as new information is revealed, we’ll make sure to bring you the latest updates.
But fear not! That won’t stop us from doing a bit of speculation, just for fun and giggles! Who would we like to see in the movie? Maybe Taika Waititi as the quirky inventor-botanist, or Jack Black as a wild, over-the-top villain? Perhaps Zendaya as the lead female character? And for the main role, probably some young, up-and-coming actor or actress.
Characters - Confirmed & Speculated
Grow a Garden features a variety of lovable, quirky characters that could appear in the adaptation. However, none of them have been officially confirmed for the movie. If the aforementioned Minecraft adaptation is anything to go by, we can expect to see nearly all of the NPCs that have appeared in the game so far, both the permanent ones and those introduced during events.
If you ask us, the core NPCs - Tom, Steven, Raphael, Eloise, Orson, and Isaac - will almost certainly appear in the movie. Beyond that, it’s all speculation. We’ll probably see some event NPCs as well, like the Owls, Jim the Venus Flytrap, and Georgia. Which characters would you like to see make an appearance in the film?
Grow a Garden Adaptation Release Date - When Is It Coming Out?
As confirmed by the studio, the movie is still in the very early stages of development, since the deal was only signed recently. It has officially entered pre-production, and Story Kitchen is working closely with the game’s original developer to shape the story and all the fun details. Because movies like this take a lot of time to make, it probably won’t hit theaters before 2027, most likely sometime that summer.
So there you have it: that’s everything we know so far about the Grow a Garden movie adaptation! Before you go, be sure to bookmark this page, and we’ll keep it updated with all the latest news about the movie. That way, you’ll be among the first to know what’s new, and you can share it with your friends!
Grow a Garden Adaptation FAQ
There is no confirmed release date at the moment.
Production house Story Kitchen and Think Influence, in collaboration with the original developers of the game.
No, currently, we don't have any details about the cast.
