Insomniac Games is exploring new horizons in game-to-screen adaptations, with a particular interest in revisiting their beloved Ratchet and Clank franchise. In an exclusive interview with Variety, co-Studio Head Ryan Schneider expressed the studio's enthusiasm for expanding their universe into films, following the footsteps of their 2016 Ratchet and Clank movie.

Insomniac Co-Studio Heads Interviewed Amidst Founder And CEO Ted Price's Retirement

Insomniac Games Looks For More Game-To-Screen Adaptations

The conversation around potential new projects came during a time of transition for Insomniac Games, as they announced the retirement of their founder and long-time CEO, Ted Price. Schneider shared, "I think back to the Ratchet and Clank film from several years ago. And we kind of got an early start on that. So, of course, we’re interested in that kind of thing. We love Ratchet and Clank in particular."

The 2016 Ratchet and Clank film, while receiving mixed reviews, did not dampen Insomniac's spirit. Now under Sony's wing since their 2019 acquisition, Insomniac is poised to leverage Sony's expertise in successful game adaptations, such as the critically acclaimed The Last of Us series.

Sony’s Video Game Adaptations Lineup

Sony has a robust lineup of game-to-screen adaptations that showcases their prowess in this domain. Notable successes include the 2022 Uncharted film and the 2023 The Last of Us TV series. At the recent CES 2025 press conference, Sony unveiled more exciting projects: The Last of Us Season 2 is set to air on HBO in April 2025, while an Until Dawn live-action film will debut the same month. Additionally, a Ghost of Tsushima Legends anime series is slated for Crunchyroll in 2027, with feature films for Helldivers and Horizon Zero Dawn also in development.

Insomniac Founder and CEO Ted Price Retires After 30 Years

Amid these developments, Insomniac's founder and CEO, Ted Price, announced his retirement after an illustrious 30-year career. Price, who spearheaded iconic franchises like "Spyro the Dragon," "Ratchet & Clank," and "Marvel’s Spider-Man," reflected on his decision, saying, "I actually made this decision last year. For me, after over 30 years of leading Insomniac, I felt it was simply time to step aside and let others pave the way for our team."

The reins of the company are being handed over to three seasoned Insomniac veterans, Ryan Schneider, Chad Dezern, and Jen Huang, who will serve as Co-Studio Heads. Price emphasized the importance of this transition, stating, "I believe strongly that for us to continue our success, we need leaders at the top who are intimately familiar with how we do things, leaders who have helped build our culture and our processes, and who have earned people’s trust."