Space Invaders is making the jump from arcade classic to the big screen. New Line Cinema has officially greenlit a film adaptation of the iconic 1978 Taito arcade game, tapping talented screenwriters and a powerhouse production team to bring this retro gaming phenomenon to life. This was shared via Deadline.
What’s the Hype About the Space Invaders Movie?
- Inspired by a Gaming Legend: The film draws its inspiration from Space Invaders, the 1978 arcade game developed by Tomohiro Nishikado and published by Taito. A pioneer of the shoot ‘em up genre, the game tasked players with fending off waves of descending aliens using a laser-equipped spaceship. Its simple yet addictive gameplay sparked the golden age of arcade gaming in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, cementing its status as a cultural icon.
- New Line Cinema Takes the Helm: Known for blockbuster hits and bold adaptations, New Line Cinema is steering this project. The studio’s track record with creative takes on established properties makes it a fitting choice to tackle this unique challenge of adapting a plotless video game into a cinematic narrative.
- No Plot Details Yet: While specifics about the storyline remain under wraps, the film is expected to capture the essence of the game’s core concept defending Earth from an alien invasion. Whether it leans into sci-fi action, comedy, or a mix of both, the creative team has a blank canvas to craft something fresh and exciting.
- Writers: Ben Zazove and Evan Turner will Pen the Screenplay. No one has been cast for this project, yet.
Final Thoughts
In the glory days or arcades, Space Invaders was an all time staple of a game that everyone played. Trying to beeast the next waves of alien spaceships. It will be interesting to see which way they take this movie adaption, since we do not know any other details about this film yet. Will it be a. hit or a miss? We will not find out for quite some time now.
