For those who were not aware, a live-action film adaptation of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been in the works before the game had even launched or seen any success. The news, first reported by Variety, confirms that Sandfall Interactive partnered with Story Kitchen to bring the atmospheric, narrative-rich RPG to the big screen.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Movie Confirmed
Sandfall Interactive, the developer behind Expedition 33, is collaborating with Story Kitchen a studio known for adapting or is currently working on major game franchises like Tomb Raider and Splinter Cell to produce the film. Kepler Interactive published the game, which released April 24th, 2025, on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.
Since launch, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been met with critical acclaim. It currently boasts an impressive 91/100 critic average on OpenCritic, making it the highest-rated game of 2025 so far, surpassing titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Split Fiction. It also sold over 1 million units within its first three days being released.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sandfall Interactive to bring the rich, immersive world of ‘Expedition 33’ to the big screen,” said Dmitri M. Johnson & Mike Goldberg, co-founders of Story Kitchen. “The game’s compelling narrative and complex characters provide a solid foundation for a cinematic experience that will resonate with both gamers and moviegoers alike.”
Casting and Production Already Underway
Casting and directorial choices are currently in development. The project will be produced by Dmitri M. Johnson, Mike Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson, and Elena Sandoval for Story Kitchen.
Sandfall CEO and Creative Director Guillaume Broche also praised the partnership, stating:
“Partnering with Story Kitchen allows us to expand the universe of ‘Clair Obscur’ beyond the gaming realm. Their expertise in storytelling and passion for our vision make them the perfect team to translate our game into a captivating film.”
What Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
Set in a hauntingly beautiful world inspired by Belle Époque-era France, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a turn-based action RPG where players must defeat a mysterious entity called The Paintress before she can erase their existence. The game features stunning visuals, a reactive combat system, and an emotional narrative led by an all-star voice cast including Charlie Cox, Ben Starr, and Jennifer English.
Story Kitchen's Growing Portfolio of Game Adaptations
Story Kitchen is quickly becoming a major player in the video game adaptation space. Alongside the Clair Obscur movie, the studio has already been working on multiple Tomb Raider adaptations, including a Netflix animated series and live-action projects in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
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