Ratchet and Clank 2nd Movie Considered by Insomniac Games

Insomniac co-Studio Head reveals the team's interest in bringing Ratchet and Clank back to the big screen. Read on to learn more about Insomniac Games' future plans.

Insomniac Games Co-Studio Heads Interviewed Following Founder and CEO Ted Price's Retirement

Insomniac Games Eyes More Game-to-Screen Adaptations

Insomniac Games, the creators of the beloved Ratchet & Clank franchise, have expressed strong interest in adapting more of their games into films. Co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider shared this sentiment during a recent interview with Variety, following the announcement of founder and long-time CEO Ted Price's retirement.

"Thinking back to the Ratchet & Clank movie from a few years ago, we got an early start on that process," Schneider stated. "So, naturally, we're very interested in pursuing more projects like that. We have a particular fondness for Ratchet & Clank."

While the 2016 Ratchet & Clank film received mixed reviews, Insomniac, now under the Sony umbrella since 2019, is confident about their future game-to-screen endeavors, citing Sony's impressive track record with adaptations like the critically acclaimed The Last of Us.

Sony's Successful Video Game Adaptations

Insomniac's enthusiasm for game-to-screen adaptations aligns perfectly with Sony's proven success in this area. Sony has already delivered successful adaptations, including the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us TV series.

Further solidifying their commitment, Sony announced several upcoming projects at CES 2025. This includes The Last of Us Season 2 premiering on HBO in April 2025, an Until Dawn live-action film also in April 2025, and a Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series slated for Crunchyroll in 2027. A Helldivers feature film and a Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film are also in development, though release dates remain unannounced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

Alongside the interview with Insomniac's co-Studio Heads, the company announced the retirement of its founder and CEO, Ted Price, after a remarkable three decades at the helm. Price oversaw the creation of iconic franchises like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel's Spider-Man. Price commented, "I actually made this decision last year. After over 30 years leading Insomniac, it felt like the right time to step aside and allow others to guide our team forward."

Three veteran Insomniac employees—Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang—will assume leadership as Co-Studio Heads. Price explained his reasoning: "I strongly believe that to maintain our success, we need leaders at the top who deeply understand our methods, have helped shape our culture and processes, and have earned the team's trust."