Annapurna Animation Confirms Stray Film Adaptation
Annapurna Animation has announced its plans to turn the indie hit Stray into an animated feature. The news comes from a company update reported by Weekly Fun, signaling a new venture for the studio in feature animation inspired by a popular video game universe.
In a statement from Annapurna Animation, the decision to proceed with a Stray film reflects the game’s atmosphere, its distinct storytelling, and strong public interest. At this stage, details about the film’s plot, screenplay, director, and cast remain under wraps, and a timeline for theatrical release has not been shared. The company has not disclosed a release date or other production milestones yet, leaving fans awaiting further information.
Beyond Stray, Annapurna Animation is developing other animated projects, though specific titles have not been announced. The broader Annapurna Interactive slate features acclaimed games such as What Remains of Edith Finch, Outer Wilds, The Pathless, Maquette, Last Stop, and more. These titles have built a reputation for inventive worlds, emotional storytelling, and thoughtful game design, traits that the studio may carry into its feature animation efforts.
Stray itself is a 3D adventure game that places players as a stray cat navigating an underground world populated by robots. The game debuted on PC and PlayStation in 2022, earning praise from critics and players for its atmosphere, visuals, and inventive traversal mechanics. In August 2023, Stray expanded to Xbox One and Series X/S, with a future plan to bring the title to macOS as well, broadening its availability and audience reach.
As the film project unfolds, observers will be watching how the adaptation translates Stray’s unique sense of place and its narrative tone to a cinematic format. The underlying themes—curiosity, resilience, and the bond between characters in a neon-lit, robot-filled world—offer a rich canvas for visual storytelling that could translate well to animation.
Meanwhile, there is occasional industry chatter about other large-scale adaptations in development. For instance, there have been public statements suggesting that Rockstar is pursuing a new installment in the Red Dead Redemption series, a separate franchise that continues to generate heat among fans and investors alike.