Split Fiction Movie Rights Spark Bidding War, Expected to Sell for Multiple Millions

Story Kitchen’s running a hot auction for Split Fiction’s movie rights, and word is it could fetch “multiple millions.” That figure speaks to how well the game did and Hollywood’s hunger for big-name IP.

 

Overview of the Rights Auction

Not even a month after Hazelight Studios dropped the co-op smash, Story Kitchen kicked off a bidding war to turn Split Fiction into a big-screen feature. They’re using their history with game adaptations to pull in the big studios, because selling over a million copies in just two days makes it ripe for Hollywood .

Story Kitchen’s Role and Bidding Dynamics

Formerly known as dj2 Entertainment, Story Kitchen has writers, a cast list, and even a director in place already, so they’re fielding offers left and right. Their past work—Sonic the Hedgehog, and upcoming films for Sifu and Vampire Survivors—gives them some serious leverage. That leverage might just push the purchase price into the low eight-figure range, which is no small potatoes .

Creative Team Attached

They’ve got Jon M. Chu set to direct, which makes sense after his Wicked success, and Rhett Reese with Paul Wernick on script duty (you know, the Deadpool duo). Academy Award nominee Sydney Sweeney is not just starring—probably as Mio or Zoe—but also executive producing. That kind of star power tells you they’re aiming high .

Financial Speculation: Multiple Millions

Insiders on social media are already tossing around the term “multiple millions,” and it seems studios are ready to pony up that kind of money. Considering Story Kitchen’s strong hand and Split Fiction’s sales—over four million copies so far—it’s believable that someone will bite at that price to land a potential franchise starter.

 

What Comes Next

With bids still in, a deal might wrap up any week now. After that, Story Kitchen and Hazelight Studios will turn to production plans and marketing tie-ins. If all the financing and backers fall into place, we might see principal photography as early as 2026. It’s a long road from game to film, but Split Fiction’s journey is already off to a blockbuster start.

 

 

Written By - Farjana Jamal, Freelancer, India Today Gaming