Take-Two CEO says GTA film or TV adaptation not ruled out
Strauss Zelnick told The David Rubenstein Show that Take-Two would approve a GTA adaptation only if its creative teams were passionate about it.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company does not rule out a Grand Theft Auto movie or TV show, according to gamesradar.com. Zelnick made the comments on The David Rubenstein Show.
Zelnick said Take-Two would move ahead with an adaptation only if its creative teams were passionate about it. He described the company as "very, very selective" about adaptation partners and said adaptations carry a risk of failure, which sets a high bar.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is due for release less than a week after the comments were reported.
Prior screen history
In 2015, the docudrama The Gamechangers depicted the legal battle between Rockstar Games and Florida attorney Jack Thompson, with actor Daniel Radcliffe playing then Rockstar Games president Sam Houser. The Grand Theft Auto series has had six mainline games over 30 years and has never been adapted for the screen.
In 2026, video game adaptations released included Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat 2, Street Fighter, Iron Lung, Exit 8, Return to Silent Hill and the back half of Fallout season 2.
Quick answers
Is a Grand Theft Auto movie happening?
No GTA movie or TV show has been confirmed. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company does not rule one out but is very selective about adaptation partners.
When is Grand Theft Auto 6 out?
Grand Theft Auto 6 is due for release less than a week after these comments were reported.
Where did Strauss Zelnick make the comments?
He spoke on The David Rubenstein Show.