Insomniac Games Eyes More Game-to-Screen Adaptations Following CEO's Retirement
Insomniac Games, renowned for its Ratchet & Clank franchise, has expressed keen interest in expanding its game-to-screen adaptations. This revelation comes from co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider in a recent Variety interview, following the announcement of founder and CEO Ted Price's retirement.
"Reflecting on the Ratchet & Clank movie from years ago, we had an early start, and naturally, we're very interested in pursuing more projects like this. We hold a special place in our hearts for Ratchet & Clank," Schneider stated.
The 2016 Ratchet & Clank film received mixed critical reception. However, with Sony's acquisition of Insomniac in 2019 and Sony's proven success in game adaptations (notably, the critically acclaimed The Last of Us), Insomniac is optimistic about its future endeavors in this area.
Sony's Expanding Game Adaptation Portfolio
Insomniac's ambition aligns perfectly with Sony's established track record in bringing video games to the screen. Recent successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us series.
Further bolstering this commitment, Sony's CES 2025 press conference unveiled several upcoming projects: The Last of Us Season 2 (HBO, April 2025), an Until Dawn live-action film (April 2025), a Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series (Crunchyroll, 2027), and feature films based on Helldivers and Horizon Zero Dawn, though release dates for the latter two remain unannounced.
Insomniac Founder Ted Price Retires After 30 Years
Concurrent with the interview, Insomniac founder and CEO Ted Price announced his retirement after a remarkable 30-year tenure. Price oversaw the creation of iconic franchises such as Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. He explained his decision, stating, "I made this decision last year. After over 30 years leading Insomniac, it felt like the right time to step aside and allow others to guide the team forward."
Three veteran Insomniac employees—Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang—will assume leadership as co-Studio Heads. Price expressed confidence in this transition, emphasizing, "To maintain our success, we need leaders at the helm who deeply understand our methods, have contributed to our culture and processes, and have earned the team's trust."
