Summary
The Simsis the next video game that will get a movie adaptation. According to reports,aSimsmovieis in the works under Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap, withLokiandThe Last of Usseason 2 director Kate Herron at the helm. It’s still unknown when the movie will premiere, and what it’s going to be about.
TheSimsfranchise is filled with interesting stories and characters that are worthy of a movie spotlight.The Sims 4alone has some bizarre mysteries in its neighborhoods, which have caught the attention of many fans. In fact, the current generation ofThe Simsmight just be the best avenue to prop up the movie adaptation.
The Sims Movie Is a Great Avenue For Potential New The Sims 4 Content
The Simsis no stranger to expansion packs and special collaborations that improve the players' experience. Throughout the years, the franchise has included many pop culture references in its games and even characters based on real people, such as social media personality Baby Ariel.
It wouldn’t be surprising ifThe Sims 4would eventually release expansion packs featuring new characters, neighborhoods, and items based on theSimsmovie before or after it premieres.
Introducing characters would be a great start becauseThe Simsis in need of new familiesthat aren’t the usual Goths, Calientes, and so on. This will not only expand theSimsuniverse but also enable players to bring the movie to life. Plus, it will open the door to brand-new Sims in the upcomingProject Rene.
On the other hand, theSimsmovies might still hinge on the famousGoth family’s dramatic and mysterious history. The question will be how outrageous LuckyChap wantsThe Simsmovie to be—whether it shows adultery storylines or a full-on alien abduction happening in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood, for example. Whichever direction is chosen will definitely set the tone for the live-action film and possibleThe Sims 4orProject Renecontent.
ASimsmovie-specific neighborhood could also be interesting, as it would truly make players feel like they’re experiencing the movie from a different lens. Even better, they could change the Sims' homes, surroundings, and evenstories inThe Sims 4to truly personalize their gameplay.
The Sims Movie No Longer Has an Adaptation Curse to Break
The past few years have been great for many video game adaptations, with the likes ofThe Last of Us' HBO showandSuper Mario Bros. Moviegetting rave reviews from avid gamers. Many adaptations before them have gotten a bad rap, so it’s actually refreshing to see filmmakers doing it right somehow.
With theSimsmovie reportedly in the works, there might be a lot of pressure to get it right. Fortunately, the filmmakers and producers won’t have a shortage of stories to hinge on from theSimsuniverse. They could also take creative liberties with the plot to create a completely different experience, which would also be great expansion pack content forThe Sims 4and/orProject Rene.
Realistically speaking, there’s no guarantee that theSimsmovie will instantly succeed, especially if longtime fans don’t like the direction it takes. If things go well, LuckyChap will have a lot of room to explore otherSimsstories across all four games, and perhaps even create an anthology of them. Also, if they want to take on a dark route,The Simshas several unresolved mysteriesthat might need solving in movie form.
