Netflix Taps Donald Glover for PUBG Series; Sony Sets Mouthwashing Film
Donald Glover will produce, write, direct and star in Netflix's live-action PUBG series, while Karyn Kusama is set to direct Sony's Mouthwashing adaptation.
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on PUBG, with Donald Glover attached to produce, write, direct and star, according to polygon.com. Separately, Sony announced it is working on a film adaptation of Mouthwashing, with Karyn Kusama set to direct.
Further game-to-screen projects are also in motion. A24's Elden Ring film reportedly carries a $200 million budget, which would make it the studio's most expensive film to date, and Amazon has locked down exclusive streaming rights for it. Jacksepticeye teased during a press tour that the director of PlayStation Productions' Bloodborne movie may be revealed soon.
A new look at Death Stranding Isolation, an anime based on Hideo Kojima's sci-fi series, was shown; it is coming to Disney Plus next year. Rumors are circulating that Backrooms director Kane Parson may next direct a Portal adaptation.
A busy adaptation landscape
The announcements arrive after a run of game adaptations found audiences in recent years. In 2026, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, Zach Cregger's Resident Evil won over cinephiles, and Street Fighter was critically panned but found success as a popcorn flick.
Earlier hits include Sonic the Hedgehog and A Minecraft Movie, while TV adaptations such as The Last of Us and Fallout have been critically acclaimed. 2026 has also been described as the year of the content creator filmmaker, with hits like Iron Lung and Backrooms.
Quick answers
Who is making the PUBG series for Netflix?
Donald Glover is attached to produce, write, direct and star in the live-action series.
Who is directing the Mouthwashing film?
Karyn Kusama is set to direct the adaptation for Sony.
When is Death Stranding Isolation coming out?
The anime is coming to Disney Plus next year, according to the report.