A new report from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Justin Lin will direct the upcoming film adaptation of Helldivers. Additionally, Gary Dauberman, who has previously worked on It, has written the script.
Justin Lin is known for several action films, such as multiple entries in the Fast and Furious series and Star Trek: Beyond. According to the article, however, “Lin is not a gamer and leaned into that as a strength when pitching his take on the material…He aims to find the humanity in the characters and weave timely themes into the story, while building out a world and mythology.”
Helldivers 2 initially came out on February 8, 2024. It released to rave reviews from critics and fans alike, selling 12 million copies within just three months. In such a short period, it has already outpaced God of War: Ragnarok. The cooperative shooter is available now on both PlayStation 5 and PC. One of the most recent updates this year added cosmetics based on Halo 3: ODST. The game is nominated for Best Ongoing Game and Best Community Support at The Game Awards 2025.
The PlayStation Store describes Helldivers 2 as follows:
Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.
URGENT BROADCAST – SUPER EARTH ARMED FORCES
Freedom. Peace. Democracy. Your Super Earth-born rights. The key pillars of our civilization. Of our very existence. But the war rages on. And everything is once again under threat. Join the greatest military force the galaxy has ever seen and make this a safe and free place to live.
