Insomniac Games Mulls Second Ratchet and Clank Film

Insomniac Games, renowned for their iconic titles like Ratchet and Clank, are exploring further game-to-screen adaptations, as shared by co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider in a recent interview with Variety. This announcement comes in the wake 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

Insomniac Games has expressed a keen interest in bringing more of their beloved game franchises to the screen. Schneider reflected on the 2016 Ratchet and Clank film, saying, "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."

Despite the mixed reviews of the 2016 film, Insomniac's confidence is bolstered by their acquisition by Sony in 2019. Sony's track record with successful adaptations, such as The Last of Us, which has received widespread acclaim, further fuels their ambition.

Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup

Sony has demonstrated a strong capability in translating video games into compelling films and TV series. Notable adaptations include the 2022 Uncharted movie and the 2023 The Last of Us TV series. Looking ahead, Sony announced at CES 2025 a slate of upcoming projects, including:

• The Last of Us Season 2 set to air on HBO in April 2025.
• Until Dawn live-action film, also slated for April 2025.
• Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series coming to Crunchyroll in 2027.
• Helldivers feature film and Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film, both currently in development with no specific release dates announced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

In a significant transition for the company, Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price announced his retirement after over three decades at the helm. Price, who led the development of cherished franchises 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 will now be shared among three Insomniac veterans: Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as Co-Studio Heads. Price expressed his confidence in the new leadership, 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."