Gears of War movie production status is currently Development
May 26, 2025 • Story selection and rights acquired; idea being crafted into usable script; financing and casting attachments sought; aiming for 'greenlight'. David Leitch is in negotiations to direct for Netflix.
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Plot: What's the story about?
Set on the planet Sera, a battle for survival takes place between humans and a race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet known as the Locust Horde.
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Who stars in Gears of War: Cast List
Who's making Gears of War: Crew List
A look at the Gears of War behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director David Leitch last directed The Fall Guy and Bullet Train. The film's writer Jon Spaihts last wrote Dune and Pacific Rim Uprising.
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Production: What we know about Gears of War?
Key Facts
- It’s unclear at this point whether the film will be a straight adaptation of the games or if it will be an all-new story set in the universe (Hollywood Reporter, 10/5/16).
- Based on the videogame from Microsoft and Epic Games.
Filming Timeline
- 2025 - May: The film was set to Development status.
David Leitch is in negotiations to direct for Netflix.
- 2023 - April: The film was set to Development status.
Jon Spaihts has signed on to write the script for Netflix.
- 2017 - May: The film was set to Development status.
Shane Salerno will write the script based on the popular game.
- 2016 - October: The film was set to Development status.
The film adaptation was confirmed during a livestream for the upcoming game release of Gears of War 4. Scott Stuber and Dylan Clark will produce for Universal Pictures.
- 2013 - May: The film was set to Development status.
Scott Stuber is coming on to produce and begin developing the script with videogame’s creator, Epic Games.
- 2012 - October: The film was set to Development status.
In development at New Line since 2007, with Len Wiseman once attached to helm, the studio has now put the military actioner into turnaround. Creative Artists Agency is eager to meet with producers in the coming weeks and set up the project elsewhere.
- 2010 - April: The film was set to Development status.
Gears of War Release Date: When is the film coming out?
Gears of War is coming out as a release To Be Announced (TBA). There are 9,700 other movies coming out on the same date, including Madagascar 4, In the Grey and The Last Train to New York.
