99 Nights in the Forest: From Roblox Game to Feature Film - A Thrilling Journey Ahead
The popular Roblox game "99 Nights in the Forest" is set to be adapted into a feature film by 20th Century Studios. The studio has acquired the theatrical film rights to the game, which was developed by Grandma's Favourite Games and is hosted on Roblox. While there is no writer or director attached to the project yet, the game's developers, Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland, will serve as executive producers. J.R. Young will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
"99 Nights in the Forest" is an action-survival game where players must survive 99 nights in a haunted forest and rescue four lost children while battling vicious deer and other creatures. The game has quickly gained popularity on Roblox, becoming the seventh-most-played game of all time with nearly 26 billion lifetime visits and a player rating of 90.6%. It has an all-time peak player count of 14.2 million and frequently hosts hundreds of thousands of concurrent players. Currently, the game is among the top 10 most popular games and top-earning games on the platform.
This deal is part of 20th Century Studios' efforts to diversify its slate of films under the leadership of David Greenbaum and Steve Asbell. Greenbaum expressed excitement about working with the creative team at Grandma's Favourite Games, praising their bold and imaginative ideas that lend themselves well to the cinematic world. The studio aims to build on the game's existing popularity and connect with audiences worldwide through the film adaptation.
Grandma's Favourite Games, a collaboration of three creators from New Zealand, has a strong presence on Roblox with a growing community of over 10 million members. The trio, consisting of Kieft, Hufton, and Angland, expressed their enthusiasm for partnering with legendary studios like Disney and 20th Century Studios to bring "99 Nights in the Forest" to the big screen. They look forward to expanding the game's world and creating new scares in a different medium.
Represented by Pryor Cashman, Grandma's Favourite Games finalized the deal with 20th Century Studios, with Michelle Kamme from the studio credited for closing the agreement. The collaboration between the game developers and the studio promises to bring the thrilling world of "99 Nights in the Forest" to life in a new and exciting way.