The Settlers of Catan Movie Has Finally Found Its Directors

Netflix has reportedly hired Aaron and Adam Nee to write and direct a live-action film based on The Settlers of Catan. It is the first major development since Netflix secured worldwide rights to the game, and the filmmakers’ appointment begins to shape an adaptation of a franchise with no established story.

The Nee brothers directed The Lost City and Band of Robbers, and have worked on other adaptations. First released in 1995, Catan has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide; players build settlements, trade resources and expand across a fictional island. Netflix’s rights also cover animated films, television, unscripted projects and video games, but the film’s plot and tone are unknown.