Ratchet and Clank 2nd Movie Considered by Insomniac Games

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

Insomniac Games Explores Further Game-to-Screen Adaptations Following Founder's Retirement

Insomniac Eyes More Movie Adaptations

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

"Looking back at the Ratchet and Clank movie from a few years ago, we got a head start on that process," Schneider stated. "So, naturally, we're interested in pursuing more adaptations. We have a particular fondness for Ratchet and Clank."

While the 2016 Ratchet and Clank film received mixed reviews, Insomniac, now under the Sony umbrella since 2019, is confident about their future game-to-screen endeavors. Sony's proven success with adaptations like the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series bolsters their optimism.

Sony's Expanding Video Game Adaptation Portfolio

Insomniac's enthusiasm aligns perfectly with Sony's demonstrated ability to translate video games into successful film and television projects. Recent successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us series.

Sony further solidified its commitment to game adaptations during the recent CES 2025 press conference. Announcements included The Last of Us Season 2 premiering on HBO in April 2025, an Until Dawn live-action film also slated for April 2025, and a Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series coming to Crunchyroll in 2027. A Helldivers feature film and a Horizon Zero Dawn live-action adaptation are also in development, though release dates remain unannounced.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years of Service

Concurrent with the interview featuring Insomniac's co-Studio Heads, founder and CEO Ted Price announced his retirement after a remarkable three-decade career. Price leaves behind a legacy built on iconic franchises like Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Marvel’s Spider-Man. Price explained, "I 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 the team forward."

Three Insomniac veterans—Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang—will assume leadership as Co-Studio Heads. Price expressed confidence in their abilities, stating, "I firmly believe that to maintain our success, we need leaders at the helm who deeply understand our methods, have contributed to our culture and processes, and have earned the team's trust."