
The original Metal Gear Solid made a huge impact when it launched with the first PlayStation, transforming the older Metal Gear games into a 3D spy thriller focused on stealth. It quickly became the signature series for game designer Hideo Kojima, and has since grown into a large franchise with five main games, plus several spin-offs and remakes. A Metal Gear Solid movie is finally happening, confirmed for April 2026, and will be directed by the team behind the 2025 film Final Destination: Bloodlines, marking the first time the series will be adapted for the big screen.