20th Century Studios said Monday that it has acquired theatrical film rights to 99 Nights in the Forest, the popular action-survival game hosted on Roblox that was developed by Grandma’s Favourite Games.
No writer or director attachments yet, but Grandmas Favourite Games’ New Zealand-based founders Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton and Cameron Angland will serve as executive producers. J.R. Young will oversee for 20th Century, whose Michelle Kamme spearheaded the deal that won the day in a competitive bidding process.
In 99 Nights in the Forest, players must survive 99 nights in a haunted forest while attempting to rescue four lost children and survive vicious deer and other beasts. In less than a year after launching, it has become the seventh most-played game of all time on Roblox. It has a 14.2M all-time peak player count, good for No. 3 on the gaming platform, and frequently hosts hundreds of thousands of concurrent players.
“The team at Grandma’s Favourite Games are exactly the kind of bold, imaginative creators we love working with at 20th Century Studios, with world building ideas that feel innately cinematic,” said David Greenbaum, who is President Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios and runs 20th Century with President Steve Asbell. “99 Nights in the Forest has already connected with millions of players worldwide, and we’re excited to build on that foundation for audiences everywhere.”
Added the Grandma’s team: “Growing up, Disney and 20th films were a huge part of our childhood, so collaborating with such legendary and enduring studios feels surreal. We’re excited to explore the world of 99 Nights in the Forest on a broader stage and to create some scares in an entirely new medium.”
Grandma’s Favourite Games was repped in the deal by Pryor Cashman.