Amazon MGM Studios Secures Rights to Adapt Split Fiction Movie by Jon M. Chu Starring Sydney Sweeney

Amazon MGM Studios Secures Split Fiction Movie Deal Featuring Sydney Sweeney

In a significant development for fans of video game adaptations, Deadline has reported that Amazon MGM Studios has successfully emerged as the frontrunner in the competitive bidding for the film adaptation of Split Fiction. This much-anticipated project is set to star prominent actress Sydney Sweeney and will be directed by Jon M. Chu, known for his work on Wicked. The finalized deal is expected to be worth just over $2 million USD.

The Journey to the Big Screen

The buzz surrounding the Split Fiction movie first surfaced during GDC 2025, where it was noted that several studios, including Sony and Amazon MGM Studios, engaged in a bidding war for the rights to adapt this popular video game. Following this initial excitement, announcements were made revealing that the talented Sweeney and Chu would be joining forces to bring this project to life. Additionally, the script is set to be crafted by the dynamic duo of Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, known for their work on the wildly successful Deadpool series.

A Double Win for Amazon MGM Studios

With the acquisition of Split Fiction, Amazon MGM Studios is now successfully adapting both of Hazelight’s high-profile games, including It Takes Two. This dual adaptation underscores the studio’s commitment to bringing engaging video game narratives to a wider audience.

Sydney Sweeney’s Busy Schedule

Notably, Sweeney’s involvement in Split Fiction marks her second video game adaptation announced in the same week. She is also collaborating with director Michael Bay on a project based on SEGA’s classic Out Run. However, details regarding her potential acting role in the latter remain unclear.

Success of Split Fiction

Since its launch in March, Split Fiction has experienced remarkable commercial success, with nearly 4 million copies sold by early May, as reported by EA. While it still aims to reach the impressive milestone of 20 million copies set by Its predecessor, It Takes Two, the film adaptation, featuring Sweeney and Chu, is likely to boost its visibility and sales potential significantly.

As we anticipate this cinematic venture, it will be interesting to see how Split Fiction performs in theaters and its impact on the growth of the video game film genre.

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