Paramount Pictures is bringing Night City to the big screen, developing a live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film that would adapt (or expand upon) CD Projekt Red’s acclaimed 2020 role-playing game. According to a report from Deadline, the project is being shepherded by veteran producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura—best known for his work on the Transformers and GI Joe franchises—with CD Projekt Red attached as a production partner. As of now, no actors, writers, or directors have been officially attached to the film.
The announcement marks another milestone in the expansion of the Cyberpunk universe beyond its original video game release, joining efforts such as Netflix’s animated series Edgerunners and the Phantom Liberty DLC that have broadened the franchise’s reach since 2020. Details about the film’s creative direction remain sparse, with no official statement released by either Paramount or CD Projekt Red at the time of reporting.
A Veteran Producer Takes the Reins
The selection of Lorenzo di Bonaventura signals that Paramount is treating Cyberpunk 2077 as a tentpole property. Di Bonaventura has spent decades building blockbuster franchises, bringing the Transformers films and GI Joe properties to audiences worldwide. His involvement suggests an ambition to translate Night City’s neon-drenched dystopia into a major cinematic event.
CD Projekt Red’s participation as a production partner is significant for fans concerned with fidelity to the source material. The Polish studio, which crafted the sprawling open-world RPG and its critically acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion, will presumably help safeguard the tone and world-building that have defined the franchise.
Fidelity or New Story?
One of the most pressing questions surrounding the film is whether it will faithfully adapt the events of Cyberpunk 2077 itself,
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