Cult Classic Oregon Trail Being Adapted Into Live-Action Film At Apple

For more than half a century, Oregon Trail has remained one of the most recognized titles across cultures and even in academics with the title’s depiction for American Manifest Destiny of the 1800s. Even more, we’ve seen the game be translated time and time again for modern purposes. In 2016, a tabletop card game was released which retailers like Target carried the game.

Additionally, the game in 2022 was refocused into a side-scrolling adventure game which arrived to most major platforms like PC and even Nintendo Switch. In that time, Rectify Gaming reflected on Oregon Trail as an experience that delivers a suite of lessons to live by. And now, executives at Apple are planning to greenlit a live-action film for the classic game.

In a report from The Hollywood Reporter, the production is still in its infancy with the pitch still being fresh in Apple’s possession. The outlet does indicate that Will Speck (Blades of Glory) and Josh Gordon (Office Christmas Party) are both set to direct as well as produce for this new Oregon Trail film. More interesting is that The Hollywood Reporter does understand this featured film plans to feature a selection of musical pieces in the finished release.

In connection to this new learning, it was also determined that Benj Pasek (The Greatest Showman, La La Land) alongside Justin Paul (Aladin) are both attached to produce & create original music for Oregon Trail. The two are said to be representing the Ampersand banner for the new film. Caroline Fraser (Carmen Sandiego) & Kevin K. Vafi (Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile) are to produce on behalf of HarperCollins Productions.

The Lucas Bros. – Kenny & Keith Lucas (Judas and the Black Messiah) are also enlisted to pen the script for Oregon Trail as well as Max Reisman (The Millers). Details in regards to casting or a planned release for Oregon Trail has yet to be determined. Moreover, it is unsure if Apple plans to offer a theatrical release and simply feature Oregon Trail as a platform exclusive.

Are you excited for Oregon Trail?

Source: The Hollywood Reporter