Helldivers Movie to Have Fast & Furious Director and Jason Momoa in Cast

Name: Helldivers
Genre: Science Fiction, Action
Cast: Jason Momoa

by Carlos Mendoza February 11, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza February 11, 2026

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Justin Lin, known for his work on Fast & Furious films, has been announced as the director and producer for an upcoming Helldivers movie.
Jason Momoa, known for his roles in Aquaman and Dune, will star in the lead role of the film.
The Helldivers movie is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027, and is expected to capture the series signature frenetic cooperative combat and satirical humor.
The Helldivers universe, which started with the 2015 game by Arrowhead Game Studios and continued with the successful sequel Helldivers 2 in 2024, is poised to expand and reach a wider audience with this upcoming movie.

Justin Lin Directs Jason Momoa in Upcoming Helldivers Movie – Action-Packed Satire Coming 2027

A year after announcing a Helldivers movie, Sony has revealed the director and lead actor. Justin Lin, known for directing several Fast & Furious movies, will direct and produce the film through his company, Perfect Storm Entertainment. Jason Momoa, recognized for his roles as Aquaman and Duncan Idaho in Dune, will star in the lead role. Sony has scheduled the film for release on November 10, 2027. Lin’s involvement suggests the movie will capture Helldivers’ over-the-top action and satirical humor, delivering the series’ signature frenetic cooperative combat. Arrowhead Game Studios launched the original Helldivers in 2015 to immediate success. Sony, recognizing its potential, invested in the sequel, Helldivers 2, as part of a strategy to promote service games. Released in 2024, Helldivers 2 quickly sold millions of copies across multiple platforms. With a director and lead actor now confirmed, the Helldivers universe is poised to expand, bringing its distinctive brand of intense, humorous action to a wider audience.

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Specification
Official Name	Helldivers
Brief Summary	A live-action film based on the video game. Plot TBA.
Genre	Science Fiction, Action
Production Companies	PlayStation Productions, Perfect Storm Entertainment
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Jason Momoa
Director	Justin Lin
Authors	Gary Dauberman
Producers	Justin Lin, Hutch Parker, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan