BlueTwelve Studio’s Stray To Receive Animated Film Adaptation, Annapurna Reveals

Back during the initial showcase for the PlayStation 5, many fans were instantly entangled by the reveal of Stray from BlueTwelve Studio. Set in a cyberpunk, dystopian future, you follow the story of a feline separate from a roaming litter. Running into a drone, B-12, you befriend and explore the city inhabited by robots and other adversaries.

The game did officially launch for PlayStation 5 after unexpected delays landing the release in July 2022 last summer. Additionally, the game went on to launch for Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S as well this past August too. Now, Annapurna Interactive and the greater Annapurna Pictures is looking to explore more with the Stray property too.

As part of a new venture to kick off Annapurna Animation, an animated film based on BlueTwelve Studio’s Stray is underway. Currently, there is no date on when the film is expected to release, but, new division lead Robert Baird explains that the new project is intending to creating “something so emotional” which the team has manifested with the full game.

This is a game that’s all about what makes us human, and there are no humans in it. It’s a buddy comedy about a cat and a robot, and there’s such a hilarious dynamic. So, there’s comedy inherent in this, but there’s not one human being in this movie.

I think it’s one of the reasons why the game was incredibly popular, that you are seeing the world through the point of view of an adorable cat. How did they pull that off, and how are we going to pull that off in the movie? We will, even though sometimes it feels impossible, but we know that’s the essence of the game and the key to telling the story.

He continues: “I love that term, hopepunk,” Adding, “I think, if we are going to do this adaptation justice, this is going to be the first and greatest hopepunk movie that’s ever been made.” Nick Bruno (Nimona) is attached to direct alongside Julie Zackary (Nimona) to produce. Zackary alongside Erica Pulcini, both formerly BlueTwelve Studio, will be transitioning over to Annapurna Animation.

Even more, Annapurna Pictures alike PlayStation Productions is searching through the greater portfolio of games to explore more film adaptations. With Bruno already working on Stray, it is confirmed that he is to also spearhead other productions connected to Annapurna Interactive as well.

What are you most excited to see for a Stray film?

Source: Entertainment Weekly