A new report from Deadline has revealed that the upcoming Helldivers film adaptation has cast actor Jason Momoa in an unknown role. The film will release in theaters on November 10, 2027.
Jason Momoa is most well-known for his roles in Aquaman as the titular character, plus his recent role in the film adaptation of Minecraft. This year, he will star in Supergirl as the space-based bounty hunter Lobo, and in the Street Fighter film as Blanka. Currently, neither Sony Pictures or PlayStation Productions have confirmed whether Momoa will play the lead role in Helldivers, however, he is so far the only actor revealed for the upcoming film.
Justin Lin, known for several action films such as multiple entries in the Fast and Furious series and Star Trek: Beyond, will direct the film. A previous article from The Hollywood Reporter stated that “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 in 2025 added cosmetics based on Halo 3: ODST. The latest update added the Cyborg enemy faction.
