Blumhouse TV options Danganronpa video game franchise

Blumhouse TV has secured a short-form option for the Danganronpa video game franchise from Japanese publisher Spike Chunsoft. According to a filing in the United States Copyright Office public database, the agreement was signed in December 2022 and recorded in June 2024.

The filing, identified by recordation number V15025D622, specifies that the option covers adaptations based on the Danganronpa video games. Because the rights were acquired by Blumhouse TV rather than the company's film division, industry observations suggest the project may be developed as a television series.

Option agreements are early-stage deals that grant a production company exclusive rights for a set period to develop a project, which typically involves hiring writers and pitching the concept to streaming platforms or networks. Neither Spike Chunsoft nor Blumhouse has made a public statement regarding the deal.