Rumors that Hollywood studios are circling a Metroid movie resurfaced this week after well-known online leaker V Scooper posted claims about competing bids.
The Metroid franchise is one of Nintendo’s longest-running properties, first appearing on the Famicom Disk System in 1986 and on the NES in 1987, and has since appeared across Nintendo platforms including notable entries on the Nintendo Switch.
Major franchise milestones include Retro Studios’ Metroid Prime (GameCube, 2002) and the recent Metroid Prime Remastered release for Nintendo Switch on February 9, 2023.
Metroid Dread, developed by MercurySteam in collaboration with Nintendo, launched on Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
What the leaker said (reported and unverified)
According to V Scooper, Universal Pictures is reportedly developing treatment ideas that would tilt a potential Metroid film toward horror.
The leaker added that Universal’s approach allegedly wouldn’t push the property into an R or an 18+ rating in the UK.
V Scooper also said that any competing interest from Sony Pictures was unclear in its creative direction.
These comments remain unconfirmed and should be treated as rumor until a studio or Nintendo issues an official announcement.
Verified context and why this matters
Nintendo has not officially announced a Metroid feature film.
Historically, Nintendo has been protective of its intellectual properties and has used platforms such as Nintendo Direct to reveal major partnerships and media projects.
The Nintendo Switch eShop and Switch software releases like Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime Remastered demonstrate sustained interest in the franchise on Nintendo hardware, but they are separate from any cinematic adaptation.
Industry perspective (factual)
Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures are established Hollywood studios with histories of adapting and producing genre films, but neither studio has publicly confirmed development of a Metroid project.
Any adaptation of a Nintendo-owned IP would require Nintendo’s approval and cooperation.
Bottom line
Reports from V Scooper suggest Universal is exploring a horror-leaning take on Metroid, while Sony’s position—if any—remains unspecified.
As of April 2026, no official confirmation from Nintendo, Universal, or Sony has been released.
We will update when studios or Nintendo provide verified statements or announcements.
The Metroid franchise is one of Nintendo’s longest-running properties, first appearing on the Famicom Disk System in 1986 and on the NES in 1987, and has since appeared across Nintendo platforms including notable entries on the Nintendo Switch.
Major franchise milestones include Retro Studios’ Metroid Prime (GameCube, 2002) and the recent Metroid Prime Remastered release for Nintendo Switch on February 9, 2023.
Metroid Dread, developed by MercurySteam in collaboration with Nintendo, launched on Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
What the leaker said (reported and unverified)
According to V Scooper, Universal Pictures is reportedly developing treatment ideas that would tilt a potential Metroid film toward horror.
The leaker added that Universal’s approach allegedly wouldn’t push the property into an R or an 18+ rating in the UK.
V Scooper also said that any competing interest from Sony Pictures was unclear in its creative direction.
These comments remain unconfirmed and should be treated as rumor until a studio or Nintendo issues an official announcement.
Verified context and why this matters
Nintendo has not officially announced a Metroid feature film.
Historically, Nintendo has been protective of its intellectual properties and has used platforms such as Nintendo Direct to reveal major partnerships and media projects.
The Nintendo Switch eShop and Switch software releases like Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime Remastered demonstrate sustained interest in the franchise on Nintendo hardware, but they are separate from any cinematic adaptation.
Industry perspective (factual)
Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures are established Hollywood studios with histories of adapting and producing genre films, but neither studio has publicly confirmed development of a Metroid project.
Any adaptation of a Nintendo-owned IP would require Nintendo’s approval and cooperation.
Bottom line
Reports from V Scooper suggest Universal is exploring a horror-leaning take on Metroid, while Sony’s position—if any—remains unspecified.
As of April 2026, no official confirmation from Nintendo, Universal, or Sony has been released.
We will update when studios or Nintendo provide verified statements or announcements.