The popular Roblox game 99 Nights in the Forest is being adapted into a feature film, marking the latest move by a major Hollywood studio to tap into the booming gaming world.
According to Variety, The project will be developed under 20th Century Studios, which secured the film rights after a competitive bidding process. The game was originally created by Grandma’s Favourite Games and is hosted on Roblox. No writer or director has been announced yet, but the original developers—Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland—will be involved as executive producers. J.R. Young will oversee the project on behalf of the studio.
99 Nights in the Forest is an action-survival game centered on enduring 99 nights in a haunted forest. Players are tasked with rescuing four lost children while confronting dangerous creatures along the way. Since its release, the game has taken off quickly. It has become one of the most-played titles on Roblox, pulling in billions of visits and earning strong ratings from its player base.
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The studio’s leadership is focused on building a varied film slate across multiple genres, and this project fits naturally into that push. Senior executives have pointed to the game’s creative vision and its potential to translate well on screen. They believe the story has already connected with millions of players worldwide and can now reach an even broader audience through film.
Grandma’s Favourite Games, a partnership of three New Zealand–based creators, is known for developing several popular titles on Roblox. Founded in 2020, the group has grown into a large development community with millions of members. For them, this project is a real shot at bringing their virtual world to life on screen.
The developers have spoken openly about what this means to them. They noted that Disney and 20th Century films were a big part of growing up, which makes working with the studio hit differently. They’re excited to take 99 Nights in the Forest to a bigger stage and give audiences something they haven’t quite seen before.
This project underscores how tightly gaming and film have become intertwined. The adaptation of 99 Nights in the Forest is the latest sign that digital entertainment and traditional media are no longer operating in separate lanes—and that crossover is opening up fresh ground for storytelling.
