Ratchet and Clank 2nd Movie Considered by Insomniac Games

Insomniac Games, renowned for their iconic titles like Ratchet and Clank, are exploring new horizons in game-to-screen adaptations. In a recent interview with Variety, co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider expressed enthusiasm about potentially bringing more of their beloved games to the big screen. This interest was sparked following the 2016 Ratchet and Clank movie, despite its mixed reception. With the backing of Sony, who successfully adapted games like The Last of Us into acclaimed series, Insomniac is poised to leverage this experience for future projects.

Insomniac Games Looks For More Game-To-Screen Adaptations

The conversation about expanding into more adaptations comes at a pivotal time, following the announcement of founder and long-time CEO Ted Price's retirement. Schneider highlighted their early foray into film with Ratchet and Clank, stating, "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." This enthusiasm is buoyed by Sony's track record, which has seen successful transitions of games like Uncharted and The Last of Us into movies and TV series.

Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup

Sony's prowess in adapting video games to other media continues to grow. At the recent CES 2025 press conference, Sony unveiled an exciting lineup of projects. The Last of Us Season 2 is slated to premiere on HBO in April 2025, followed by an Until Dawn live-action film in the same month. Fans can also look forward to the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series on Crunchyroll in 2027. Additionally, feature films for Helldivers and Horizon Zero Dawn are in development, although release dates have yet to be announced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

Alongside the discussions about future adaptations, Insomniac's founder and CEO, Ted Price, announced his retirement after an impressive 30-year tenure. Price, who has been instrumental in creating classics like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, stated, "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 leadership of Insomniac Games will now be shared among three seasoned veterans: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang. Price expressed confidence in this transition, saying, "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."