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Netflix Buys "Kingmakers" Game Film Rights
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Netflix preemptively acquired film rights to the Kingmakers action-strategy sandbox game.
- The game is set in medieval Britain, featuring modern weapons and time travel elements.
- Christopher MacBride, known for "Flashback," is adapting the script for the film.
Netflix has preemptively acquired the film rights to the upcoming action-strategy sandbox game, Kingmakers. This move secured a significant project through a creative partnership with 21 Laps.
The game itself transports players to a war-torn medieval Great Britain, offering a unique blend of historical settings and modern weaponry. The core concept involves players traveling back in time to influence pivotal historical events and secure the future.
Christopher MacBride, recognized for his work on "Flashback" and "The Conspiracy," is attached to write the screenplay. The film will be produced by 21 Laps' Shawn Levy and Dan Levine, alongside Story Kitchen's Dmitri M. Johnson and others.
