Bendy and the Ink Machine movie: Everything we know

❘ Published: 2023-12-26T15:23:47

Key art for the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie

Radar Pictures

The trend of video game adaptations shows no signs of slowing down – here’s everything we know about the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie.

Gamers continue to have the last laugh in theaters worldwide, with the popularity of video game adaptations growing from strength to strength.

From The Last of Us dominating HBO to Five Nights at Freddy’s making its money back before hitting its release date, we’re crazy for gaming flicks – and creators are listening.

The latest franchise to hit screens is Bendy and the Ink Machine – here’s everything we know about the movie so far.

Will there be a Bendy and the Ink Machine movie?

Yes, a Bendy and the Ink Machine movie has officially been announced.

#BENDY 🎬 pic.twitter.com/XsWE30Jlpx
— Bendy (@Bendy) December 25, 2023

The announcement was made on the social media account of the video game franchise on December 25, 2023.

The film’s onscreen adaptation will be a collaboration between Radar Pictures and Joey Drew Studios.

Is there a Bendy and the Ink Machine movie release date?

There is currently no release date for the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie.

As the project has only just been announced, it’s unlikely to get a 2024 release – meaning fans are most likely to see it in 20215 at the earliest.

We’ll keep this page updated with all the latest news as it comes in.

Bendy and the Ink Machine movie cast: who’s in it?

There is currently no confirmed cast for the Bendy and the Ink Machine movie.

Before a cast list can be settled, there’s one question to answer first – will the movie be an animated or live-action adaptation?

The answer is currently unknown, but could easily go either way. With the popularity of video game adaptations increasing, 2023 saw both strategies see epic box office success thanks to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s.

Bendy and the Ink Machine movie plot: what is it about?

Though the plot of the movie hasn’t been revealed, the original game follows the below premise:

“The game follows Henry Stein, a retired animator who returns to the defunct animation company upon an invitation from his old friend Joey Drew, then, later on, he discovers a living nightmare within the studio by the chaos of ink, thanks to the titular Ink Machine.

“Traveling through the deep underground levels under the studio reveals more as the chapters proceed. The game mixes combat with puzzle mechanics.”

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