Cineverse has obtained the American rights for
Return to Silent Hill
The latest addition to the film series inspired by the horror video game franchise from Konami was announced today prior to the start of the Cannes Film Festival.
Cineverse indicates that the movie’s comprehensive visual effects have been finalized, and an announcement regarding a broad theater release will be made shortly.
Return to Silent Hill
Follows James (Jeremy Irvine), a man shattered after his connection with the love of his life, Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), comes to an end. Upon receiving a cryptic letter from her, he returns to Silent Hill and discovers that the familiar town has been altered by some malevolent force.
As James frantically looks for Mary, he faces nightmarish beings and starts piecing together the enigma behind the town’s disappearance. However, the further he ventures into this abyss, the more ghastly revelations he stumbles upon, leading him toward an appalling reality. Now, James must fight to stay resilient enough to rescue the only person he truly cherishes.
The film is a faithful adaptation of the video game
Silent Hill 2
, created and published by
Konami
rebuilt and successfully launched last year to great praise.
The film stars
Jeremy Irvine
(
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
,
War Horse
and Hannah Emily Anderson (
X-Men: Dark Phoenix
,
Jigsaw
). Returning to the
Silent Hill
The universe is directed by Christophe Gans.
Beauty and the Beast
,
Brotherhood of the Wolf
who also directed the initial one
Silent Hill
film released in 2006, and Akira Yamaoka, original composer for the game franchise.
Produced by Victor Hadida of Davis Films (
Resident Evil
and
Silent Hill
Molly Hassell from Hassell Free Productions (
Terminal
,
Braven
and David Wulf (
Call Jane
,
The Card Counter
,
Inheritance
).
“As we keep expanding our lineup of theater releases, we’re incredibly excited to announce the addition of another installment from a multibillion-dollar, cross-platform series that has earned over $156 million at the global box office from its initial pair of movies,” he stated.
Cineverse
Chief Content Officer Yolanda Macias.
“Silent Hill stands out as one of the premier video game series, full stop, and Christophe Gans excelled at recreating the ambiance of the games yet again in ‘Return to Silent Hill,’” stated Brandon Hill, the Executive Director of Acquisitions for Cineverse.
“I’m thrilled to collaborate with Cineverse, as they have demonstrated a profound comprehension of fandom. ‘Return to Silent Hill’ is a production born from great reverence for a truly exceptional game—Konami’s legendary ‘Silent Hill 2.’ My wish is for fans to relish and find satisfaction in what this new movie brings,” stated Director Christophe Gans.
Producer Victor Hadida goes on, “We are thoroughly impressed by Cineverse’s demonstrated capability to manage franchise intellectual property with genuine authenticity and a strong emphasis on pleasing fans. This movie offers an engrossing and spectacular visual journey, and we’re delighted that Cineverse will be presenting it in cinemas nationwide.”
Silent Hill
is among the most recognizable horror games globally. The game’s creator and publisher, Konami, issued a remake of this legendary title.
Silent Hill 2
The game released in October 2024 sold over one million copies within the first week and exceeded two million sales just a few months afterward.
The
Silent Hill 2
The game remake received multiple awards, nominations, and honors, including being named Game of the Year for 2024.
The Horror Game Awards
. Konami has also announced
Silent Hill f
and
Silent Hill: Townfall
As forthcoming matches in the series.
Cineverse’s forthcoming releases will feature Legendary and Troma Entertainment.
The Toxic Avenger
On August 29, 2025, a reboot of the iconic 1984 slasher film will be released.
Silent Night Deadly Night
On December 12, 2025,
Wolf Creek: Legacy
in 2026.
Macias and Hill handled the negotiations for Cineverse and CAA Media Finance on behalf of the producers. They secured the international rights for
Return to Silent Hill
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