Cyberpunk 2077 Universe Expands: CD Projekt Red Announces New Film and Edgerunners Season 2 Release Date

A New Cyberpunk 2077 Film in the Works

According to НВ — Техно: Polish developer CD Projekt Red has revealed plans to create a feature film set within the Cyberpunk 2077 universe. This movie will explore an original narrative that stands apart from the game’s storyline. The project is a collaboration with Paramount, now operating under the Skydance brand, with Lorenzo di Bonaventura attached as the producer.

CD Projekt Red’s representative, Michał Nowakowski, emphasized that the company is steering clear of a direct game adaptation:

“At this stage, we can only confirm that we definitely do not want to produce a straightforward game adaptation.”

He further explained,

“Our goal is to tell a story within the Cyberpunk world, but it won’t be a one-to-one retelling of the game’s plot.”

Ongoing Cyberpunk Projects and Upcoming Releases

Beyond the film, CD Projekt Red is actively developing other titles set in the Cyberpunk universe, including:

• The anime series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, created by Studio Trigger, with its second season scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 20.
• Project Hadar, which will be the first standalone game situated in the Cyberpunk world.

In addition, the remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, featuring a Ukrainian localization, was recently released for consoles and PC. The original game is based on the novels by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski, while the Cyberpunk universe itself was created by Mike Pondsmith.

The announcement of a Cyberpunk 2077 film marks a significant step in CD Projekt Red’s efforts to broaden its media presence. Partnering with an established studio like Paramount and bringing on board a seasoned producer demonstrates the company’s commitment to expanding its intellectual properties beyond gaming. Coupled with projects like the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, these initiatives highlight CD Projekt Red’s strategy to grow the Cyberpunk franchise’s reach and appeal to a wider audience, potentially boosting its commercial success worldwide.

As CD Projekt Red expands its creative horizons, it's worth noting that the studio is not alone in exploring adaptations of popular game universes. Paramount Pictures is also diving into the realm of video game films, with upcoming projects like Street Fighter and Call of Duty, highlighting a growing trend in the entertainment industry.