Insomniac Games Considers Second Ratchet and Clank Movie

Insomniac Games, renowned for their beloved franchise Ratchet and Clank, has expressed keen interest in further exploring game-to-screen adaptations. Co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider, in a recent interview with Variety, highlighted the studio's enthusiasm for bringing their iconic characters to life on the big screen. This comes in the wake of the announcement of founder and CEO Ted Price's retirement.

Insomniac Co-Studio Heads Interviewed Amidst Founder And CEO Ted Price's Retirement

Insomniac Games Looks For More Game-To-Screen Adaptations

During the interview, Schneider reflected on the 2016 Ratchet and Clank film, which, despite receiving mixed reviews, sparked interest in further adaptations. "I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago. And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular," Schneider stated. With Insomniac Games now under the Sony umbrella since 2019, the studio feels confident about their prospects, leveraging Sony's successful track record with game adaptations, notably the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series.

Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup

Sony has demonstrated a strong capability in transforming video games into compelling film and TV projects. Notable successes include the Uncharted movie in 2022 and The Last of Us TV series in 2023. At the recent CES 2025 press conference, Sony unveiled more exciting projects on the horizon. The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on HBO in April 2025, followed by the Until Dawn live-action film in the same month. Additionally, fans can look forward to the Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series on Crunchyroll in 2027. Sony is also developing a Helldivers feature film and a Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film, though specific release dates have yet to be announced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

Concurrent with the discussions on future adaptations, Ted Price, the founder and CEO of Insomniac Games, announced his retirement after a remarkable 30-year tenure. Under Price's leadership, Insomniac has crafted iconic franchises such as "Spyro the Dragon," "Ratchet & Clank," and "Marvel’s Spider-Man." Reflecting on his decision, Price shared, "I actually made this decision last year. For me, after over 30 years of leading Insomniac, I felt it was simply time to step aside and let others pave the way for our team."

The leadership reins will be taken over by three seasoned Insomniac veterans, Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as Co-Studio Heads. Price expressed confidence in the new leadership, stating, "I believe strongly that for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things, leaders who have helped build our culture and our processes, and who have earned people’s trust."