Insomniac Games, the renowned developer behind the beloved Ratchet and Clank series, is exploring the possibility of bringing more of their iconic games to the screen. This exciting news comes from co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider, who expressed the team's enthusiasm for game-to-screen adaptations during an interview with Variety. The interview followed the announcement of the retirement of Insomniac's founder and long-time CEO, Ted Price.
Insomniac Co-Studio Heads Interviewed Amidst Founder And CEO Ted Price's Retirement
Insomniac Games Looks For More Game-To-Screen Adaptations
In the interview, Schneider reflected on the 2016 Ratchet and Clank film, which, despite receiving mixed reviews, sparked interest in further adaptations. "I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago. And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular," Schneider stated. With their acquisition by Sony in 2019, Insomniac is poised to leverage Sony's successful track record in game adaptations, highlighted by the critically acclaimed series, The Last of Us.
Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup
Sony has demonstrated its prowess in transforming video games into compelling films and TV series. Notable adaptations include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us series, both of which have been well-received. At the recent CES 2025 press conference, Sony unveiled an ambitious slate of upcoming projects. Fans can look forward to The Last of Us Season 2, premiering on HBO in April 2025, and the Until Dawn live-action film, set for the same month. Additionally, the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series is slated for Crunchyroll in 2027. Sony is also developing a Helldivers feature film and a Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film, though release dates for these projects remain undisclosed.
Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years
In a significant transition for the company, Ted Price, the founder and CEO of Insomniac Games, announced his retirement after an illustrious 30-year career. Under his leadership, Insomniac developed iconic franchises such as "Spyro the Dragon," "Ratchet & Clank," and "Marvel’s Spider-Man." Price shared, "I actually made this decision last year. For me, after over 30 years of leading Insomniac, I felt it was simply time to step aside and let others pave the way for our team."
The reins of the company will be taken up by three seasoned Insomniac veterans: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as Co-Studio Heads. Price expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, "I believe strongly that for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things, leaders who have helped build our culture and our processes, and who have earned people’s trust."
