The acclaimed cat adventure, Stray, initially debuted on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC back in July 2022, before extending its reach to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S in August, 2023. Now, Annapurna has revealed its plans to bring a Stray animated movie.

This ambitious project will be led by Annapurna Animation, the studio’s specialized animated film division, with the aim of translating the game’s engaging buddy comedy narrative to the world of animation.

Co-head of Animation Robert Baird and Andrew Millstein recognize the challenge that lies ahead. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, they said:

People engage in the game for a variety of reasons, and I think for us at Annapurna, working with different creative people, it’s a puzzle. What is it about this game that is so popular? Then the question is, how do you adapt a game into longform storytelling that is incredibly respectful to the game itself and the audiences, but then also is film worthy? The process of that is always part of the challenge.

The creators exude confidence in their ability to deliver another remarkable experience for the fans, and we cannot wait to see it first-hand.

We currently do not have a release timeline for the Stray animated movie, but to make the wait a bit easier, you can just hop into Stray the game.

Stay tuned to MP1st for further updates on this upcoming project.

Source: EW