Outlast Is Getting A Movie Adaptation By Lionsgate

Outlast is the next video game adaptation to come to the big screen after a new announcement from game devs Red Barrels and Saw studio Lionsgate. The film is being led and produced by Roy Lee (It, Barbarian, Late Night with the Devil and Strange Darling), with screenplay by JT Petty, who is deeply involved in the Outlast games' stories.

“When Outlast launched in 2012, it changed the landscape of horror gaming, setting a new standard for immersion in the genre,” said Lee. “Its deep, emergent lore has provided a perfect foundation for creating a film that delves into the psychological and physical horrors at the core of the franchise. I’m excited to bring this unique world to life for both new viewers and the series’ dedicated fans.”

2012's Outlast was followed by the release of the prequel DLC Outlast: Whistleblower in 2014, and the standalone sequel Outlast 2 in 2017. Most recently, The Outlast Trials, a first-person, solo or multiplayer survival horror experience set during the Cold War era, launched earlier this year after a little under a year in Early Access. Players take on the role of human guinea pigs at the Murkoff Corporation as they solve puzzles, evade enemies, and complete objectives.

“As die-hard fans of horror across every medium, at Red Barrels we are great admirers of Roy Lee’s and Lionsgate’s work. Horror movies old and new have had an undeniable impact on our franchise over the years, and to now have the opportunity to work on an Outlast film with true horror legends is a dream, or should I say, nightmare, come true,” explains David Chateauneuf, Co-Founder and Creative Director at Red Barrels.

The film adaptation marks a "new chapter" for the franchise, but for now, there's no details on what the movie's plot might contain. It's likely we could see existing characters on the big screen, and possibly meet some new ones. So far, there's no specific release window, but stay tuned as the movie's production develops.