Dan Houser Explains Why a Grand Theft Auto Movie Never Materialized

The former Rockstar Games leader cites financial risks and creative control issues as key deterrents.

Houser and Rockstar executives found movie adaptations too risky and economically unsound.
Concerns over losing creative control and potential damage to the franchise deterred them.
The perception of video game movies as low-quality further influenced their decision.
Recent successes of game adaptations may change the landscape, but Houser remains focused on new ventures.
Houser's new company, Absurd Ventures, aims to create cross-platform storytelling projects.