Tjahjanto Says Sleeping Dogs Film Still in Development
The director says he and Simu Liu are working to stay loyal to Wei Shen's story while shaping it for a feature film.
Director Timo Tjahjanto said the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation is still in development, and that he and Simu Liu are working to bring it to fruition, according to gamesradar.com.
Tjahjanto said the team is trying to stay loyal to Wei Shen's story while adding layers to make the narrative fit a feature film.
He added that the team is taking its time to make the best version of the movie.
The adaptation was announced almost two years before this update. In December 2025, Simu Liu announced that Tjahjanto would direct the film. Liu is leading and producing the project.
The game Sleeping Dogs was released in 2012 and followed undercover cop Wei Shen infiltrating a Triad group. Square Enix is among the entities associated with the title.
Quick answers
Is the Sleeping Dogs movie still happening?
Yes. Director Timo Tjahjanto said the adaptation is still in development and the team is taking its time to make the best version.
Who is directing the Sleeping Dogs film?
Timo Tjahjanto, whose involvement was announced by Simu Liu in December 2025.
Who is starring in the Sleeping Dogs movie?
Simu Liu is leading and producing the adaptation, according to the update.