Insomniac Games Eyes More Game-to-Screen Adaptations Following CEO's Retirement

Insomniac Games, renowned for the Ratchet & Clank franchise, has signaled its interest in further game-to-screen adaptations. This revelation emerged from an interview with co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider in Variety, following the announcement of founder and CEO Ted Price's retirement.

Schneider expressed enthusiasm for future film projects, specifically referencing the 2016 Ratchet & Clank movie, stating, "We kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular." While the 2016 film received mixed reviews, Insomniac, now under the Sony umbrella since 2019, feels confident leveraging Sony's proven success in video game adaptations, exemplified by the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series.

Sony's Expanding Game Adaptation Portfolio

Insomniac's ambition aligns perfectly with Sony's track record. Recent successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us series. Further bolstering this strategy, Sony's CES 2025 press conference unveiled several upcoming projects: The Last of Us Season 2 (HBO, April 2025), an Until Dawn live-action film (April 2025), a Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series (Crunchyroll, 2027), and feature films based on Helldivers and Horizon Zero Dawn, though release dates for the latter two remain unannounced.

Insomniac's Leadership Transition

Ted Price's retirement after 30 years marks a significant shift for Insomniac. The studio, responsible for iconic franchises like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man, will now be led by three veteran co-Studio Heads: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang. Price emphasized his confidence in this new leadership team, highlighting their deep understanding of Insomniac's culture and processes. He stated, "I believe strongly that for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things, leaders who have helped build our culture and our processes, and who have earned people’s trust."