Hideo Kojima in short AI film for Prada

Hideo Kojima, the acclaimed director behind the Metal Gear and Death Stranding games, is expanding his creative work into film. Kojima is teaming up with fashion house Prada and director Nicolas Winding Refn, who serves as the face of the Heartman character in the Death Stranding series, on a short film that promises an artistic experiment and an exploration of AI technology.

The project

The short film is part of Prada's Mode event, taking place from 3 to 7 June 2026 in New York. The film, which runs six minutes in total, shows Kojima and Refn as astronauts on a surreal journey. It ends at the Chelsea Hotel, the location of the Prada event.

Kojima, known as a film enthusiast, embraces new technologies and has previously said he sees AI as an important development in the game industry. He views AI not only as a tool, but also as a creative partner. This project reflects his interest in exploring new possibilities in cinematography and storytelling.

Creative process

The collaboration between Kojima and Winding Refn is also an artistic partnership. Refn cited their long-standing friendship and shared fascination with films and games as inspiration for the project. He pitched a film that takes viewers on an intergalactic journey through a sci-fi dream world.

A teaser for the short film has also been released, raising expectations that the project’s style and themes will include a nostalgic nod to 1950s science fiction films. Despite the creative ambitions, there has also been criticism of the film’s visual appearance, with some calling it a