The ghost-hunting scares of Phasmophobia are making their way out of the headset and onto the big screen. Developer Kinetic Games confirmed that the Phasmophobia movie adaptation is officially in the works, produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster—the same studios behind horror heavyweights like M3GAN, Insidious, and Paranormal Activity.
No director, cast, or release window has been revealed yet, but Kinetic Games’ Daniel Knight called the project “a big moment for the whole team,” noting that partnering with two of the most recognizable names in horror marks a major step for the indie studio.
Since its Early Access launch in 2020, Phasmophobia has carved out a huge following—over 23 million copies sold, a Best Debut Game award at The Game Awards 2020, and countless clips of streamers screaming their lungs out on Twitch and YouTube. The game’s slow-burn tension and unpredictable ghost encounters have already felt cinematic; now, that energy will be pushed into a full feature film.
For Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, this isn’t their first dive into gaming-inspired horror. The two recently teamed up on Five Nights at Freddy’s, which turned into a box office hit, and their back catalog is stacked with modern horror staples like The Conjuring and The Black Phone. Pair that with Phasmophobia’s built-in fanbase and the Phasmophobia movie adaptation feels like a natural fit.
Meanwhile, Kinetic Games says the studio isn’t slowing down on updates. Alongside the film news, they highlighted ongoing work on the Chronicle overhaul and more 2025 content drops—so fans can expect fresh scares in-game even as the movie takes shape in the announcement post.
A Phasmophobia movie might still be early in production, but the combination of an indie game phenomenon and two of horror’s biggest players has all the ingredients for something special.
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