Francis Lawrence says Netflix BioShock film nearly has its script
Director Francis Lawrence says the team is still writing the Netflix BioShock adaptation and is pretty close, adding he would love to make the film.
Director Francis Lawrence said the team behind the Netflix adaptation of BioShock is still working on a script and is pretty close. He added that he would love to make the film and has been working at it, according to gamesradar.com.
Lawrence did not give a start date for production or a release window. The project remains at the script stage.
Netflix first announced a live-action BioShock movie in 2022. In 2025, it was announced that the film's story was being reworked for a smaller budget.
Producer Roy Lee has described the BioShock film as a more personal point of view project based on the first game, which was released in 2007.
Quick answers
Is the Netflix BioShock movie still happening?
Yes. Director Francis Lawrence said the team is still working on a script and is pretty close, and that he would love to make the film.
When did Netflix announce the BioShock movie?
Netflix first announced a live-action BioShock movie in 2022.
What game is the BioShock movie based on?
Producer Roy Lee described the film as a more personal point of view project based on the first BioShock game, which was released in 2007.