Split Fiction Movie Adaptation Advances with Sydney Sweeney in Lead

Hazelight Studios’ acclaimed narrative-driven title Split Fiction is expanding beyond the screen, with its creators sharing an upbeat progress report on the planned movie adaptation. The game, praised for its standout two-character dynamic and rich story, earned strong sales and critical praise in 2025, moving over four million copies.

Rights for the film were secured after a heated bidding process, with Amazon MGM Studios taking the helm to produce. Jon M. Chu, the director behind Wicked, is lined up to steer the project, and Sydney Sweeney is attached to star. The screenplay is being developed by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the duo behind Zombieland and Deadpool, who have reportedly completed the first draft.

Speaking at the Guldbagge Awards and relayed via a MovieZine Instagram post, game director Josef Fares said he’d received the first draft of the script, while cautioning that Hollywood development timelines can be unpredictable. He also noted that progress remains contingent on the usual industry factors.

Fares added that he’d met with Sweeney, describing her as “super chill” and expressing excitement about her potential involvement. He also noted that the actress is currently juggling multiple projects, including an upcoming Gundam-related film, so the official start date will likely depend on her schedule.

As development continues, there’s ongoing buzz about how the adaptation will translate Split Fiction’s dual-protagonist setup and its immersive in-universe simulations to the big screen. For fans craving more game-to-film coverage, a look at some of the best video game adaptations offers a good sense of what audiences might expect.