Yes. MADiSON is officially being developed as a feature horror film by Story Kitchen and Bloodious Games, the studio behind the game. Story Kitchen says it is targeting a theatrical release, but the project has no announced distributor, director, screenwriter, cast, filming start or release date. It is therefore a real adaptation in development, not a movie with a locked premiere window.
Who is making the MADiSON movie?
Story Kitchen and Bloodious Games announced the film project on October 26, 2026. The format is a feature movie set in the world of MADiSON, with Story Kitchen pursuing theaters as the intended release route.
An October 24 report from Dread Central described the project as unconfirmed. That status was overtaken by the partners’ official announcement two days later, so the October 26 statement is the controlling update.
Story Kitchen was founded in 2022 by Sonic producer Dmitri M. Johnson and former agent Mike Goldberg. Inven Global lists the company’s work and development slate as including the Sonic films and Netflix’s Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, among other game adaptations. The company’s experience does not guarantee how closely this film will follow the game, but it explains why the announcement is being treated as a serious adaptation rather than a speculative option.
Johnson and Goldberg said, “Our job is to carry that physical experience into a theater without losing what makes it Bloodious’s world.” That wording points to an emphasis on preserving the game’s tactile, unsettling identity rather than simply borrowing its name.
When will the MADiSON movie come out?
No release date has been announced. Story Kitchen’s theatrical target is an intention, not a booked cinema date, and no distributor has been named.
There is also no public production schedule. The partners have not announced a director, screenwriter, cast or filming start. Until those pieces are set, any date circulating elsewhere should be treated as speculation rather than an official window.
What is the MADiSON game about?
MADiSON is a first-person psychological-horror game developed and published by Bloodious Games. It launched on July 8, 2022 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch; the developer also lists MADiSON VR.
You play Luca Maxwell, who wakes with blood on his hands and is forced by the demon MADiSON to continue a murderous ritual begun by the serial killer Madison. The story moves through the Maxwell family’s history and encounters with supernatural entities, using uncertainty and fragmented clues to keep Luca—and the player—off balance.
Why the instant camera matters
The game’s defining tool is an instant camera. You take photographs, wait for them to develop and use the resulting images to reveal clues, solve puzzles and interact with supernatural forces. Photography is not a decorative gimmick; it is the central way the player discovers information and changes what can be seen.
That mechanic creates the adaptation’s biggest creative question. A game can make the player frame a shot, choose when to look and physically participate in discovery. A film must translate that agency into cinematic tension while keeping the camera meaningful to the plot.
Will the film follow Luca’s story?
That has not been confirmed. No source currently establishes whether the screenplay will retell Luca Maxwell’s game story, adapt selected events or introduce a new narrative in the same world.
The uncertainty matters because the property has more than a single monster or location to draw from: Luca, Madison’s ritual, the Maxwell family and the entities encountered through photography are all potential anchors. Until a filmmaker or writer is announced, claims about casting Luca or a scene-by-scene adaptation go beyond the available information.
Alexis Di Stefano, who wrote the game, told Shacknews that he approached MADiSON’s script as if it were intended to be a film. That cinematic foundation may help the transition, but it does not confirm that the movie will reproduce the game’s plot or perspective.
What has been announced about production?
| Item | Current status |
|---|---|
| Production partners | Story Kitchen and Bloodious Games |
| Format | Feature film set in the MADiSON world |
| Planned distribution | Story Kitchen is targeting theaters |
| Distributor | Not announced |
| Director | Not announced |
| Screenwriter | Not announced |
| Cast | Not announced |
| Filming or production start | Not announced |
| Release date | Not announced |
| Relationship to the game’s plot | Not established |
Is the 2027 Maxwells’ Curse expansion the movie?
No. Maxwells’ Curse is a separate free story expansion for the game planned for 2027. It is not a film title, a movie release window or evidence that the adaptation has entered production.
A separate October 26 update recorded by SteamDB also adds a POSSESSION mode with 43 photographs, no autosave and permanent death. The update adds optional hints in Normal Mode, seven languages and a larger-subtitle option. Those are game updates and accessibility features, not film announcements.
Do you need to play MADiSON before the movie?
No requirement has been stated, and the film’s story has not been disclosed. You can follow future casting and production news without playing the game.
Playing it first would give you context for Luca, the Maxwell family and the instant-camera mechanic, especially if the movie uses the same characters or mythology. It is best viewed as optional background until the filmmakers explain the adaptation’s continuity.
What should fans watch for next?
- An announced director or screenwriter, which will clarify the project’s creative direction.
- A distributor and production start, the first signs that the theatrical goal has moved beyond development.
- Confirmation of whether Luca’s plot is being adapted or a new story is being created.
- Details on how the instant camera, the Maxwell family and the supernatural entities will function in a non-interactive medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MADiSON movie confirmed or just rumored?
It is confirmed as a project in development because Story Kitchen and Bloodious Games announced it jointly on October 26, 2026. Confirmation of development is different from confirmation that filming has begun.
Which platforms can I play MADiSON on before the film arrives?
The game launched on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. Bloodious Games also lists a VR version, so check the developer’s current store information for headset-specific availability.
What does MADiSON’s new POSSESSION mode add?
The October 26, 2026 update records 43 photographs, no autosave and permanent death, making it a harsher challenge than the standard experience. The same update includes optional Normal Mode hints, seven added languages and a larger-subtitle setting.
Is Maxwells’ Curse connected to the film’s release?
No. It is described as a free game story expansion planned for 2027. Its schedule is separate from the movie, which currently has no announced release date.