DreamWorks, Story Kitchen Partner to Develop Video Game Movie Adaptations
By Movieguide® Contributor
Story Kitchen is partnering with DreamWorks Animation for upcoming projects, granting the studio a first-look option for any video game-based movies they work on.
“We’re incredibly excited to work with DreamWorks Animation as our first official film partner since SK launched in 2022,” Story Kitchen said in a statement about the deal.
According to its website, Story Kitchen “is a dynamic media company passionate about universe building and franchise architecture; specializing in the adaptation of videogames and other ‘non-traditional’ IP into Film/TV.”
The studio has previously worked on the popular SONIC THE HEDGEHOG movies and an anime adaptation of LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER for Netflix. A portion of Movieguide®’s review for SONIC THE HEDGEHOG reads:
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a delightful, funny, heartwarming family comedy. It has a strong moral worldview that stresses friendship, protecting others and going out on a limb to help a friend in need. The movie also extols the commitment of marriage and overcoming the chaos of each season with your spouse. The humanist, narcissistic villain relies heavily on science and massages his own ego by thinking his technological achievements make him better than everyone else. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is a fun, uplifting family movie.
“No announcements have been made yet in terms of what DreamWorks may choose to adapt but some believe they will make an announcement in the near future,” Pirates & Princesses reported.
It’s no surprise that DreamWorks is looking to expand its reach into video game adaptations; the genre is majorly popular in both TV and movies, as well as with people of all ages.
Last year’s SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE made over a billion dollars at the international box office, becoming the highest-grossing movie based on a video game ever released just a week after its premiere.
Movieguide® previously reported:
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE broke an international box office record in Japan. The movie, which contains a strong moral, biblical worldview, appeals to children and adults alike.
The film debuted in Japan on April 28 and after just 31 days the film hit $71 million in box office revenue. Which was the quickest non-Japanese animation creation on the Japanese market.
The film currently ranks as third all-time at the worldwide box office for animated films. THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE sits behind FROZEN and FROZEN II.
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