Chernin Entertainment has struck a deal to adapt Embark Studios' games Arc Raiders and The Finals into television and film projects, as reported by Variety and picked up by Engadget. Embark Studios, which published both titles, will also participate in some capacity. Beyond corporate statements describing "the next big step in growing" the franchises and promising "integrated transmedia experiences," few concrete details have been released.
Chernin's president described the games as "ambitious global IPs with the potential to become major franchises across film and television." The company has recent experience with game-adjacent and genre adaptations, including Backrooms for theaters and The Madness for Netflix, as well as past releases like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Fear Street trilogy.
Neither game is known for a strong narrative, which may give filmmakers latitude to build original stories within the established worlds. The announcement adds to a growing pipeline of video game adaptations, with Helldivers slated for next year and Elden Ring and Call of Duty following in 2028. The source offers no financial terms or release schedule, so the business impact remains speculative at this stage. The single source provides no conflicting accounts to compare.