Lawsuits are generally a bad thing, at least they are for one of the parties involved. Even though one side can expect a positive result, it's not like they're looking forward to stepping into the legal ring. But sometimes, for us onlookers, it's a great thing, especially when new info is shared that'd otherwise remain hidden.
As such, we finally got to know when Sony's planned Horizon: Zero Dawn movie adaptation will come out, roughly at least. During its ongoing lawsuit against Tencent, who Sony accuses of making a "slavish clone" of Horizon, i.e., Lights of Motiram, the Japanese conglomerate shared information about an upcoming Horizon movie, which it's actively looking for a director for, The Game Post reports. This adaptation is set to start filming sometime in 2026, with a 2027 theatrical release window.
The movie already has a "working script," and is yet another collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Columbia Pictures, following Uncharted and Gran Turismo. Aloy, Horizon's main character and most recognizable face, is set to appear in the movie and is a "key icon" in the games and this upcoming adaptation alike.
Sony has been putting out many adaptations of its games lately, with The Last of Us perhaps capturing the broadest audience of them all. Its first season was praised by critics and viewers alike for its great acting, themes, and atmosphere, with the series generally staying true, for better or worse, to the source material.
The lawsuit between the two tech giants continues, with Tencent justifying its choice of art and style and accusing Sony of monopolization attempts, saying the company is trying to take common genre tropes and turn them into first-party properties. Sony does not think along these lines, however, and continues to accuse Tencent of copying assets, art, style, ideas, and much more from Horizon and its sequel.
It's a massive legal battle, but hey, at least we're getting some great info on the side.
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