Helldivers film: Alan Ritchson named as Jason Momoa replacement for 2027 release
In brief
- Sony’s Helldivers film is still in development. Reports say Alan Ritchson may replace Jason Momoa, with Justin Lin still attached to direct.
- Deadline, via GameSpot, says Alan Ritchson is the frontrunner to replace Jason Momoa in the lead role.
- The film is currently slated for a theatrical release on 10 November 2027.
What happened
The Helldivers adaptation is still moving forward. According to the latest reports, Justin Lin remains attached to the project as director while Sony continues developing the film. That means production is still in flux, and for now the news is mostly about reported casting and scheduling rather than an official studio announcement.
Deadline, as reported by GameSpot, says Alan Ritchson is being considered to replace Jason Momoa. Momoa was previously linked to the film, but is now said to have left the project. Based on the available information, this is still a reported development rather than a formal confirmation from Sony. The same reporting names Ritchson as the new candidate now surfacing internally or in casting discussions, but that detail has not yet been publicly confirmed by the studio.
The film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release on 10 November 2027. That date is also mentioned in the reporting as part of the current plan, but it has not been officially confirmed by Sony in the material provided. For now, the film has a release window, while the cast and exact shape of the lead role remain subject to reporting.
Timeline
2024 — Helldivers 2 launches and is described in the source as a major success, with reported sales of more than 20 million copies.
Earlier in 2026 — Jason Momoa is said to have exited the Helldivers film after previously being attached.
18 September 2026 — New casting reports around Alan Ritchson and the film’s status resurface, with Justin Lin still named as director.
10 November 2027 — The Helldivers film is currently scheduled for a theatrical release, though the date has not been officially confirmed by Sony in the provided information.
Background
The film adaptation follows the success of Helldivers 2, which released in 2024. The source says the game has now sold more than 20 million copies, though those figures are presented as reported numbers. The game was developed by Arrowhead, and the fact report also notes that there are still open questions about how much creative control the studio will have over the adaptation.
Casting is the main focus of the current reporting. Alan Ritchson is being named as the actor who could follow Jason Momoa, but the available information shows that Sony has not yet locked this in as official casting. Ritchson’s exact role has also not been publicly specified. The fact report says he would reportedly play one of the Helldivers, but without further character details.
Justin Lin also remains attached as director, which suggests the film still has a clear creative direction despite the cast changes. At the same time, several points remain unresolved in the reporting: the status of Momoa’s departure, the rest of the cast, and whether the 10 November 2027 release date is final or still subject to change.