Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon 2026 that it is developing a new R-rated animated movie adaptation of Bloodborne. The film will be co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and notably YouTuber Sean “Jacksepticeye” McLoughlin. It will also be co-financed by Lyrical Animation’s parent company, Lyrical Media. Additionally, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group president Sanford Panitch stated that the film will be “very true” to the spirit of Bloodborne. Bloodborne originally launched on March 24, 2015, for PlayStation 4.
Bloodborne details:
Bloodborne is an action role-playing video game developed by FromSoftware and Sony Interactive Entertainment JAPAN Studio, and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
About
Hunt your nightmares as you search for answers in the ancient city of Yharnam, now cursed with a strange endemic illness spreading through the streets like wildfire. Danger, death and madness lurk around every corner of this dark and horrific world, and you must discover its darkest secrets in order to survive.
Key Features
A Terrifying New World – Journey to a horror-filled gothic city where deranged mobs and nightmarish creatures lurk around every corner.
Strategic Action Combat – Armed with a unique arsenal of weaponry, including guns and saw cleavers, you’ll need wits, strategy and reflexes to take down the agile and intelligent enemies that guard the city’s dark secrets.
A New Generation of Action RPG – Stunningly detailed gothic environments, atmospheric lighting, and advanced new online experiences showcase the power and prowess of the PlayStation 4 system.
Ever-Changing Chalice Dungeons to Explore – Use holy chalices to gain entrance to a network of vast underground ruins, filled with traps, beasts, and rewards, to explore and conquer alone or with others. These procedurally generated dungeons offer brand new challenges to master, and can be uploaded or shared with friends.
About the Expansion “The Old Hunters”
Experience the nightmare of the hunters who once guarded Byrgenwerth’s deepest, darkest secrets and uncover the mystery behind Yharnam’s sinister past in “The Old Hunters” expansion downloadable content for Bloodborne. Journey to a world where hunters from the past are trapped forever, find multiple new outfits and weapons to add to your hunter arsenal, and explore brand new stages full of dangers, rewards, and deadly beasts to hunt.
According to Windows Central’s Jez Corden.