BioShock movie will be a "much smaller version" than originally planned after Netflix "lowered the budgets"

Jul. 26, 2024



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Netflix’s BioShock movie will seemingly be reworked into a “much smaller version” according to one of its producers.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con’s Producers on Producers panel (H/TVariety), Roy Lee said, “The new regime has lowered the budgets. So we’re doing a much smaller version… It’s going to be a more personal point of view, as opposed to a grander, big project.”

Back in November,Lawrence told GamesRadar+that the plan was to introduce fresh beats to keep those who experiencedthattwist on their feet.

No release date has been set for Netflix’s BioShock movie, one of severalupcoming video game moviesin the works – including Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and Minecraft.

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