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Horizon Zero Dawn Film Adaptation Targets 2026 Production Start, 2027 Theatrical Release

PlayStation Productions has confirmed development timeline for the Horizon Zero Dawn live-action film adaptation. Sources indicate filming is scheduled to begin in 2026 with theatrical release targeted for 2027, according to recent legal filings.

Horizon Zero Dawn Movie Production Timeline Confirmed

The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn has reportedly received an official production schedule, with sources indicating filming will commence in 2026 ahead of a planned 2027 theatrical release. The confirmation emerged through legal documents filed in Sony’s recent lawsuit against Tencent over alleged intellectual property infringement.

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Sony Escalates Legal Battle Against Tencent Over Alleged Horizon Clone

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a scathing response to Tencent’s motion to dismiss the Horizon copyright lawsuit, calling the Chinese company’s defense “nonsense.” The legal documents reveal new details about the alleged infringement and Tencent’s corporate structure as both companies prepare for a potentially precedent-setting case.

Legal Battle Intensifies Over Alleged Game Clone

Sony Interactive Entertainment has launched a forceful counterattack against Tencent’s attempt to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit over Light of Motiram, with court documents obtained by The Game Post revealing Sony’s characterization of Tencent’s defense as “nonsense.” According to reports, the legal confrontation centers around allegations that Tencent’s upcoming game constitutes a “slavish clone” of Sony’s successful Horizon series developed by Guerrilla Games.