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Jason Momoa Exits Helldivers Film Project
9 Jun
Summary
- Jason Momoa has left the Helldivers film adaptation.
- The Helldivers film is still moving forward with a new star.
- Helldivers 2 has sold over 12 million units since its 2024 launch.
Actor Jason Momoa has departed the upcoming film adaptation of the video game Helldivers, sources have revealed. The project, a collaboration between PlayStation Productions and Sony Pictures with director Justin Lin, is proceeding without Momoa, and a search is underway for a new star to fill the role.
The exact reasons for Momoa's exit from the Helldivers movie have not yet been disclosed. The film is slated for a theatrical release on November 10, 2027, though plot details remain confidential.
Helldivers, originally a cooperative twin-stick shooter released in 2015, tasks players with protecting Super Earth. Its sequel, Helldivers 2, launched in 2024 and has achieved remarkable commercial success, surpassing 12 million units sold on PS5 and PC within its first four months. The game has also expanded to Xbox. Hutch Parker, Asad Qizilbash of PlayStation Productions, and Justin Lin are producing the film. Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions have a successful track record with game adaptations, including Uncharted, Twisted Metal, and The Last of Us.
