Supercell Hires for Film and TV: Clash of Clans Movie in the Works?

Could Clash of Clans or another major Supercell property be making their way to the big screen? It's certainly within the realm of possibility as Supercell, the esteemed Finnish mobile developer, has begun the search for a senior film and TV development executive. This move echoes the steps taken by another Finnish developer, Rovio, which successfully brought their Angry Birds franchise to cinemas back in 2016.

While the excitement builds, it's important to note, as mentioned by our colleagues at PocketGamer.biz, that the job description for this new hire isn't focused on immediate film production. Instead, the role involves crafting a strategy for both live-action and animated films, along with planning for theatrical and streaming distribution. In simpler terms, this suggests a more strategic, long-term approach rather than an immediate jump into movie-making. However, one might speculate that Supercell is already sketching out initial plans for how they could transition their beloved properties into the world of film and animation.

Supercell has been pushing boundaries with their game catalog, notably by embracing crossovers and collaborations, such as their partnership with WWE. This trend suggests that venturing into film could be a logical next step for the developer.

It's worth highlighting that the Angry Birds movie hit the screens seven years after the game's initial release. Similarly, despite the time that has passed since Clash of Clans was launched, it still boasts a robust audience. Moreover, Supercell has newer IPs like Mo.co that could potentially be developed into family-friendly cinematic content.

As we await further developments, if you're looking to pass the time, why not explore our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?