Since 2023, film production companies have been churning out a lot of game-to-film content.
In September 2024, gaming giant Electronic Arts confirmed the rumours—there will be a Sims movie in 2025, produced by Amazon MGM Studios to coincide with the games franchise’s 25th anniversary.
This filming announcement is a recent example of an ongoing trend in which media production companies look to popular video game franchises to produce new content for audiences. Indeed, the Sims is a massive video game franchise beloved by many globally and therefore carries with it a huge, ready-baked fanbase who will likely watch a film adaption. According to the Sims team, Simmers spent more than 1.2 billion hours playing The Sims 4 in 2024. (Verdict)