Yahoo Lifestyle ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ Live-Action Film in the Works From Story Kitchen, Sandfall Interactive
A live-action film adaptation of the video game “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is in the works before the game even launches.
Variety has learned exclusively that game developer Sandfall Interactive is teaming with Story Kitchen to develop a film version of the game, which will be published by Kepler Interactive. The game is due to be released on April 24 on Xbox, Playstation, PC, Steam, and Epic. It was recently showcased on Xbox Developer Direct and was featured on DualShockers’ Top 10 Most Anticipated Indie Games of 2025 as well as the cover of “PC Gamer” and “Edge Magazine.”
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“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Sandfall Interactive to bring the rich, immersive world of ‘Expedition 33’ to the big screen,” said Story Kitchen founders Dmitri M. Johnson & Mike Goldberg. “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.”
“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” is said to be set in a world inspired by Belle Époque France. Per the official description, the game “centers on the Paintress, a god-like figure who annually paints a cursed number on her monolith, causing all individuals of that age to vanish. As the number decreases each year, humanity faces impending extinction. Players follow Expedition 33 on a mission to end this cycle by confronting the Paintress before she paints death again.”
Casting and directorial decisions for the film are currently underway. Johnson, Goldberg, Timothy I. Stevenson and Elena Sandoval will be producing for Story Kitchen.
“Partnering with Story Kitchen allows us to expand the universe of ‘Clair Obscur’ beyond the gaming realm,” said Sandfall Interactive’s CEO/Creative Director, Guillaume Broche. “Their expertise in storytelling and passion for our vision make them the perfect team to translate our game into a captivating film.”
Story Kitchen’s current slate include adaptation of the “Tomb Raider” franchise, including the animated Netflix TV series and live-action TV & film projects at Amazon MGM Studios. The company is also currently developing: “Just Cause” for Universal with Ángel Manuel Soto directing and 87North co-producing; “Streets of Rage” for Lionsgate with Escape Artists co-producing; and “Toejam & Early” for Amazon MGM Studios with Steph Curry co-producing. Story Kitchen currently has a TV first-look deal at Amazon and an animated film first-look deal at Dreamworks Animation.
Story Kitchen is repped by WME, Pryor Cashman, and TriplePoint PR.
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