Space Invader Movie in Development, Writers Revealed

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It has been announced that a film based on the classic video game “Space Invaders” is currently in production. To bring this timeless game to the big screen, New Line Cinema has recruited two skilled screenwriters.

What do we know about the Space Invaders movie?

Based on recent news from Deadline, screenwriters Ben Zazove and Evan Turner (The Out-Laws) have been chosen to script a film that is loosely based on a popular video game. At this point, details about the movie’s content are scarce, leaving us unsure of how the writers will translate the video game into a cinematic experience.

First released in 1978 by Taito, a Japanese arcade company, Space Invaders is among the most renowned video games ever created. This classic game centers around battling waves of advancing aliens using a laser that traverses horizontally across the lower screen edge. What set Space Invaders apart was not just its never-ending gameplay structure, but also being the first fixed shooter game.

So far, Space Invaders is widely recognized as one of the most impactful games ever created and is frequently cited for launching the era of prosperous arcade gaming. This groundbreaking game achieved significant commercial success, with earnings surpassing $3.8 billion by 1982. It remains the second-highest earning arcade video game of all time, trailing only Pac-Man.

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2025-08-08 22:26