Hideo Kojima Sets His Sights on Hollywood

The visionary behind Death Stranding and Metal Gear shared details about his next career moves in a new interview with Variety, revealing a closer connection to the entertainment industry.

Kojima has signed with talent agency WME, which Variety describes as his "liaison in the world of TV and film."

Kojima also outlined the future of his studio, Kojima Productions, breaking it down into three phases.

The first phase, he said, centered on Death Stranding—establishing it across global platforms like Apple, PC, and Sony. "This part is not necessarily difficult," Kojima remarked.

Of course, the upcoming Death Stranding sequel is a key part of that expansion, with its release planned for next year.

But Kojima's second phase aims to bring his work into "different forms of media: movies, anime, TV dramas, etc." He emphasized that it’s about "expanding the game IP to other media," and said that his vision for Kojima Productions isn't limited to just video games.

He sees the potential for creating new intellectual property across various mediums, whether it’s through games, films, anime, or something entirely new, which leads into his third phase.

The third phase, while more open-ended, involves collaborating with global talent to create something innovative, with "digital" being the central concept.

"It could be a movie, a game, or something else entirely," Kojima hinted, adding, "I can’t die until then! I’m not trying to do anything too extraordinary!"

While there was little update on the previously announced Death Stranding movie, Kojima did confirm he won’t be directing it himself but will oversee the plot and help shape the project. There's speculation around Jordan Peele potentially being involved, but Kojima emphasized his close connections with other filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro, Nicolas Winding Refn, and George Miller, all of whom he talks to about future collaborations.

As for the merging of games and film, Kojima believes that while they are currently distinct, the lines between them will soon blur.

"It’s not about making a video game out of Nope or having Jordan adapt Death Stranding," he said. "It’s about creating something new together."

Kojima also teased that several Death Stranding adaptation projects are already in the works, along with an original movie script he's written. However, he clarified that due to his busy schedule, he won’t direct it himself—calling it a "test" for his broader plans.

With Kojima pushing boundaries in both video games and film, it’s clear there’s much more to come from his ever-evolving creative vision.