Michael Sarnoski to Direct Death Stranding Film Adaptation

Michael Sarnoski, known for helming A Quiet Place: Day One, is set to write and direct the live-action film adaptation of Kojima Productions' Death Stranding.

According to Deadline, Sarnoski will lead the Death Stranding project, with A24 and Kojima Productions producing alongside Square Peg. Sarnoski previously directed and wrote the A Quiet Place spin-off Day One and the 2021 film Pig, featuring Nicolas Cage. He is also the writer and director for the forthcoming A24 project, The Death of Robin Hood.

Limited details are available about the live-action adaptation of Death Stranding. The 2019 game followed players navigating a desolate landscape to reconnect a fractured America during an extinction-level crisis, filled with eerie creatures and surreal events. Its cinematic quality, driven by Hideo Kojima’s vision, makes it a strong candidate for a film.

The original Death Stranding game boasted a high-profile cast, including Norman Reedus as Sam Bridges, alongside Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen, Guillermo del Toro, and Margaret Qualley. It remains unclear whether these actors will return for the film.

Meanwhile, Kojima Productions is moving forward with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, set for release on June 26, 2025, on PlayStation 5. The sequel introduces new talent, including Luca Marinelli and Elle Fanning.

With its cinematic foundation and star power, Death Stranding is well-positioned for a successful leap to the big screen, even as the Metal Gear Solid film faces slower progress.