20th Century Studios Is Adapting the ‘Roblox’ Game '99 Nights in the Forest' Into a Film

Summary

• 20th Century Studios has formally acquired the theatrical film rights to adapt the popular Roblox horror game 99 Nights in the Forest
• Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland of Grandma’s Favourite Games will serve as executive producers on the adaptation
• The cinematic project is currently in early development with no official writer or director attached at this time

20th Century Studios is officially bringing 99 Nights in the Forest from the computer monitor to the silver screen. According to reports from Deadline, the production studio has acquired the exclusive theatrical film rights to adapt the wildly popular Roblox horror title into a feature-length cinematic project.

Bridging the gap between modern interactive gaming platforms and traditional Hollywood cinema, the upcoming adaptation aims to translate the core survival elements of the digital title for global moviegoing audiences. In a move to ensure the new film remains entirely faithful to its source material, the founders of the original development studio, Grandma’s Favourite Games — Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland — have all been tapped to serve as executive producers on the feature. Furthermore, J.R. Young is confirmed to be overseeing the entirety of the project’s development on behalf of 20th Century Studios.

Because the project is still currently positioned in the earliest stages of pre-production, comprehensive creative and technical details remain securely under wraps. At the time of Deadline’s initial announcement, no writer, director, or principal cast members have been officially attached to the adaptation. The original title has amassed a deeply dedicated global community over the years, setting a firm foundation for this mainstream entertainment crossover.