Overview

• In a May 28 interview with Vogue Japan, Hideo Kojima officially confirmed that a Death Stranding anime adaptation is in active development.
• A24 is producing a live-action Death Stranding film directed by Michael Sarnoski to realize Kojima’s vision for award-worthy cinematic storytelling.
• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is set to launch on June 26, 2025, marking the next phase of the franchise’s expansion beyond the original game.
• Kojima’s strategy emphasizes unique adaptations that exploit each medium’s expressive potential rather than straightforward retellings of the game’s plot.
• Key details for the anime—including its storyline, production studio and release schedule—have not yet been disclosed.