Amazon MGM in Final Talks to Acquire Action-Fantasy Film Based on Hit Video Game, with Sweeney Set to Star and Produce

Amazon MGM Eyes Major Video Game Adaptation

June 2, 2025: Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire the film adaptation rights for Split Fiction, the popular co-op action-adventure video game from Hazelight Studios. The game, which launched to critical acclaim in March 2025, follows two authors who get trapped inside the worlds of their own stories, sparking a thrilling, dimension-hopping narrative.

Star Power: Sydney Sweeney Takes the Lead

Rising Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney is attached to the project as both lead actress and executive producer. While it hasn’t been confirmed whether she will portray Mio Hudson or Zoe Foster—two central characters from the game—her involvement has already generated major buzz around the project.Direction and Script Backed by Blockbuster Names

The film will be directed by Jon M. Chu, known for Crazy Rich Asians and the upcoming Wicked. The script will be written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind Deadpool & Wolverine. With such strong creative talent, the adaptation promises to blend heart, humor, and action in a high-concept fantasy world.

Game’s Success Fuels Film Buzz

Split Fiction has become a breakout success in the gaming world, selling over 4 million copies globally. It has been praised for its innovative cooperative gameplay and emotionally layered story, making it ripe for a cinematic adaptation. The film is being developed by Story Kitchen and Electric Somewhere, Chu’s own production company.

A Hot Property in Hollywood

Reports suggest that Amazon MGM Studios won a competitive bidding war to secure the rights to the adaptation. With Sydney Sweeney’s star power, a proven director, and an original concept at its core, Split Fiction could become one of the next big movie franchises.