FINALLY! Netflix Announces BioShock Movie

Can it be? Is it true? After all these years, is there finally going to be a BioShock movie? Netflix says so. 

Netflix has announced that it is partnering with 2K and Take-Two Interactive to produce a film adaptation of the iconic video game, BioShock. 

Looks like those Big Daddies will finally be making their big-screen debut. 

BioShock is a first-person shooter game that takes place in an underwater city intended to be a utopia – but is anything but. In a later installment, BioShock Infinite, the “utopia” takes place in the skies. 

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick is very happy:

“Netflix is among the best and most forward-thinking storytellers in all of entertainment today.

“We are thrilled that they share our vision and commitment to the BioShock franchise, which is beloved by millions of fans throughout the world.

“2K’s Cloud Chamber studio is deep in active development on the next iteration of the series, and coupled with our partnership with Netflix, we remain highly confident that BioShock will continue to captivate and engage audiences like never before.”

This isn’t the first time a BioShock movie has been announced. Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski was set to direct, but the project was eventually canceled.

There is currently no writer, no director, no cast, and it’s not confirmed whether the movie will be animated or live-action. Netflix will have to forgive any potential skepticism from the fans of the renowned video game series. 

This wouldn’t be Netflix’s first video game adaptation. The Witcher is a big success. And although the series is more closely based on the books, one can’t help but think of the video game series that accompanies them. 

If you are unfamiliar with BioShock, do yourself a favor and play this game. It’s a one-of-a-kind horror imagination with some compelling storytelling. 
Would you kindly get excited?