Alan Ritchson confirmed for Helldivers movie

Alan Ritchson has been confirmed to star in the film adaptation of the hit game Helldivers. According to a Sony Pictures press release, the release date for the project has been rescheduled from November 10, 2027, to June 9, 2028.

Justin Lin, known for the Fast & Furious franchise, is set to direct the film. The production includes Hutch Parker, Asad Qizilbash of PlayStation Productions, and Justin Lin’s Perfect Storm Entertainment. The story follows an elite unit of soldiers tasked with battling alien creatures to protect the fictional planet Super Earth.

Ritchson was previously rumored for the role, following his performance in Reacher. The project was originally announced in January 2025. While Jason Momoa was initially slated to star, he reportedly left the project earlier this summer.