ARC Raiders TV Series and Film Adaptation Announced
Embark Studios has confirmed that both ARC Raiders and The Finals are heading to the screen. The two games are set to be adapted into TV series and films, with no release details shared yet.
Who is Producing the ARC Raiders Adaptation?
Variety reports that the projects have been set up with Chernin Entertainment, the film and TV division of The North Road Company. Chernin was picked from several production companies and studios that were competing for the rights.
Chernin will act as lead producer on the TV series and movies for both games, developed by Embark Studios, which is owned by Nexon.
What the People Involved Have Said
Nexon executive chairman and Embark founder and CEO Patrick Soderlund described the agreement as the next big step in growing both games into “deeply integrated transmedia experiences.” That suggests the screen projects are meant to sit alongside the games rather than replace them.
David Ready, president of film at Chernin Entertainment, called the games “ambitious global IP with the potential to become major franchises across film and television.” Chernin is clearly treating this as a long-term franchise play.
ARC Raiders and The Finals by the Numbers
Both games arrive with sizable audiences, which is a large part of why they attracted competing bids. Here is how the two compare:
| Detail | ARC Raiders | The Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Embark Studios | Embark Studios |
| Genre | Multiplayer extraction shooter | Free-to-play first-person shooter |
| Launch | October 2025 | Not stated in the report |
| Reach | More than 16 million copies sold | More than 30 million players in three years |
| Awards | Best multiplayer game at the 2025 Game Awards and the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards | None cited in the report |
Chernin’s Track Record
Chernin’s credits include the film Backrooms, which Variety says grossed more than $400 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. The company also produced the Apple TV series Chief of War.
Backrooms is the standout figure here, since it turned a small budget into a very large return. That is a useful reference point for how Chernin approaches adaptations of online-born properties.
How this Fits the Wider Adaptation Trend
ARC Raiders and The Finals join a long line of games moving to TV and film. Two recent examples show how well the format can work.
- Resident Evil: The recent movie has debuted as the highest-rated video game movie adaptation ever.
- Arcane: League of Legends: Its second season sits on a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Both results suggest audiences are more open to game adaptations than they used to be. That gives the ARC Raiders project a stronger starting position than past adaptations had.
What Has Not Been Announced Yet
The announcement did not include a release window, cast, director, writers, or streaming platform. It also did not say whether the ARC Raiders and The Finals projects will be one series each, one movie each, or a mix of both.
Until Embark Studios or Chernin shares more, treat any specific date or cast rumor as unconfirmed.
Quick summary
- Announced: TV series and film adaptations of ARC Raiders and The Finals
- Lead producer: Chernin Entertainment, part of The North Road Company
- Studio: Embark Studios, owned by Nexon
- Still unknown: Release dates, cast, platform, and format
