Although so much science fiction indulges a cozy sense of wonder and exploration, there’s also a dedicated niche for visions of our future that are decidedly less rose-tinted. From the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft to the nihilistic existentialism of the Alien universe and the grimdark brutality of Warhammer 40K, there’s plenty of room for the genre to be a nightmarish (and satirical) abstraction of our anxieties and our current failings. Video games in particular have given us countless examples of dark sci-fi, including 2015’s Helldivers and its incredibly popular 2024 sequel, Helldivers 2.
Last year, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions were working on an adaptation of the games directed by Fast and Furious’ Justin Lin. The film, which is being written by Gary Dauberman (the screenwriter of both It movies), is set for release on November 10, 2027, and will star Dune’s resident Duncan Idaho, Jason Momoa. While details are still scant, Sony’s CinemaCon presentation today provided some much-appreciated updates.
