The BioShock movie is still in development. Director Francis Lawrence says the Netflix adaptation is still being worked on and that they’re “getting close” to figuring out the script. The main challenge is adapting BioShock’s world and story for a movie, especially because the player is the main character in the game. Lawrence called it a “tough nut to crack” and said the world is “pretty batshit in a most amazing way.” Netflix’s recent leadership changes could also affect the project, but Lawrence says he’s still actively working on it and would “love nothing more” to make the movie. The film was announced in 2022 and has since been reworked with a smaller budget. It will be based on the original 2007 BioShock.