‘We definitely do not want to make a film adaptation’: it seems like the Cyberpunk 2077 movie will tell an original story
CD Projekt Red’s chief executive, Michał Nowakowski, says its planned Cyberpunk film will tell a new story in the franchise’s world rather than adapt Cyberpunk 2077. The distinction suggests the film will draw on the setting and broader series, giving it room to explore a different narrative.
Nowakowski told Polish outlet PAP Biznes that CD Projekt Red partnered with Paramount Pictures to develop a “new formula” for Cyberpunk, but shared few production details. He said the company does not want a direct game adaptation; the film is referred to as Cyberpunk, and may not follow protagonist V. Further information is expected later, while the film remains years away.
- The Cyberpunk film will tell an original story.
- CD Projekt Red says it will not adapt the game directly.
- The film is still years away.
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The case for
An original story could make better use of Cyberpunk’s world than a direct retelling, letting filmmakers explore new characters and themes while giving audiences unfamiliar with the game a clear entry point. It also avoids trying to compress a sprawling game narrative into a film and gives the creative team room to shape the story for the screen.
The case against
A direct adaptation could offer fans the characters and story that made Cyberpunk 2077 compelling, giving the film a recognisable emotional centre and a clearer connection to the game. A new story risks feeling less distinctive or satisfying to existing fans, particularly if it uses the franchise’s setting without capturing what they value in the original.