Space Invaders film by New Line is reignited for production again
In the world of video game adaptations, Hollywood is making a bold move by developing a movie based on the classic arcade game, "Space Invaders." New Line Cinema, known for its cinematic accomplishments, has commissioned screenwriters Ben Zazove and Evan Turner, who have made a name for themselves with Netflix's "The Out-Laws," to pen the screenplay.
The production of the film is being overseen by Akiva Goldsman, a seasoned Hollywood producer and writer. The project is part of a broader trend of video game-based movies under development in the industry. However, it's still in the early stages, with just script development underway as of August 2025.
As of now, no specific details about the plot, cast, or production schedule are available, and no official release date has been announced. The adaptation of "Space Invaders" is one of several retro games being considered for silver screen adaptations. Other games in this category include Sega's "OutRun" and "Shinobi," as well as Bandai Namco's "Pac-Man."
Interestingly, the future releases of popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who are topics of interest, but no specific details about these releases have been provided in this article.
First released in arcades in 1978 by developer Taito, "Space Invaders" has become one of the highest-grossing video games ever. Comedy writers Ben Zazove and Evan Turner have been assigned to write the script for the movie. The pair has previously worked on films like "Sherlock Gnomes" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth." They also wrote the 2023 Netflix film "The Outlaws" and an action-comedy called "Officer Exchange" in development with John Cena.
The "Space Invaders" franchise includes remasters, remakes, and sequels spread across console generations, PC, and mobile phones. The most recent installment is "Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve" for iOS and Android.
While the development of the "Space Invaders" movie is moving forward, it's uncertain if it will reach completion in the next few years or face development issues. The film is not yet in production, but actively moving forward in the scriptwriting phase, and the release date remains unconfirmed.
Safehouse Pictures is also involved in the production of the "Space Invaders" movie. As the development progresses, fans of the classic game can look forward to updates about this exciting new project.
The "Space Invaders" movie, based on the classic arcade game, is being actively developed by Safehouse Pictures and New Line Cinema. Known for their work on comedies like "Sherlock Gnomes" and "Journey to the Center of the Earth," screenwriters Ben Zazove and Evan Turner have been tasked with penning the screenplay for the film. In the near future, gadget enthusiasts and tech aficionados might look forward to advancements or updates about this project, as the industry also explores movie adaptations of other retro games such as Sega's "OutRun" and "Shinobi," as well as Bandai Namco's "Pac-Man." Meanwhile, the larger question of whether the movie will be completed in the following years persists, mingling with intrigue about the future releases of popular franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who. Technology and gadget enthusiasts alike can follow the development of this project, with updates on its status to be revealed on platforms like Gizmodo and Io9.
