Hideo Kojima Impressed By Elle Fanning Newest One Hundred Million Dollar Sci-Fi Movie

Hideo Kojima is arguably one of the most recognizable names in the video game industry today. He is best known for creating the legendary ‘Metal Gear’ series and the genre-defying ‘Death Stranding’. The celebrated auteur is also a massive film buff who frequently shares his detailed movie reviews and insights with his followers on social media. His latest cinematic interest appears to be the newest entry in a long-running sci-fi franchise starring his frequent collaborator Elle Fanning.

The game director recently watched ‘Predator: Badlands’ and had intriguing praise for its structure and atmosphere. This latest installment in the ‘Predator’ series features Fanning in a leading role and reportedly carried a significant production budget of around $105 million. Kojima took to his social media platforms to express how the film’s narrative and pacing felt incredibly similar to a video game experience. He specifically noted the unique dynamic of the characters traveling together across a hostile landscape.

It is no secret that Kojima and Fanning have a developed a strong professional relationship over the last few years. The actress plays a central and mysterious role in his highly anticipated upcoming title ‘Death Stranding 2: On The Beach’. Kojima jokingly observed that the movie featured a mechanic of traveling with Fanning which mirrored his own specific game design style. Fans of his work immediately recognized the parallel to his recent projects where traversal, protection, and companionship are key gameplay loops.

The film was directed by Dan Trachtenberg who has previously expressed a deep love for video games as a storytelling medium. Trachtenberg successfully reinvigorated the franchise with his previous entry and continued that creative success with this high-budget follow-up. The connection between the film’s structure and gaming logic seems intentional rather than accidental. Kojima pointing this out solidifies the blurring lines between modern cinematic blockbusters and narrative-driven interactive entertainment.

This interaction highlights how cross-media collaboration is becoming much more common in Hollywood. With high-profile actors like Fanning bridging the gap between major theatrical releases and AAA game titles, the distinction continues to fade. Kojima has always treated his games with a cinematic flair that rivals big-budget movies. His comments suggest that he sees ‘Predator: Badlands’ as a kindred spirit to his own creative philosophy and perhaps even a concept that would translate well to a playable format.

Tell us if you would play a video game adaptation of this sci-fi movie or if you prefer the film version in the comments.