Netflix BioShock Movie Confirms First Game Adaptation, Production Ongoing

Netflix's long-awaited BioShock film adaptation is confirmed to be based directly on the first BioShock game, according to producer Roy Lee. The project is helmed by director Francis Lawrence, known for The Hunger Games series, with the script currently undergoing refinement. Production has been delayed by Lawrence's commitments to other projects, including The Long Walk and the upcoming Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is filming for a 2026 release. Netflix has adjusted the film's budget and scope, aiming for a more intimate portrayal that captures the core atmosphere and themes of the original game rather than a large-scale spectacle. Despite years of development challenges, including the 2023 Writers Guild strike and internal changes at Netflix, the adaptation is now progressing with optimism, though a release is likely not before late 2026 or early 2027. Fans can anticipate a faithful cinematic representation of Rapture, the underwater city setting of the first game, with an approach that balances the immersive experience of the game with realistic film production constraints.