win.gg
Win.gg Fortnite Epic Games may be making a movie based on Fortnite

Epic Games may be making a movie based on Fortnite

Olivia Richman
Olivia Richman Published 13/10/2021
Google Preferred Source
Fortnite movie

Epic Games is reportedly considering a Fortnite movie.

After Epic Games’ legal battles with Apple and Google, Epic Games has decided to diversify its product offering outside of video games alone, according to The Information. A source told the site that a film is being discussed. This coincides with Epic Games hiring people from Lucasfilm who previously worked on Disney’s Star Wars films, including its former vice president Jason McGatlin who is now Epic’s president of special projects.

So is the special project a movie?

Epic Games has not offered up any information on the possible project just yet but it wouldn’t be much of a stretch since multiple accomplished Lucasfilm employees are now on board. Though Fortnite is primarily known for being a game with silly dances, there hvae been loads of cinematic moments over the years driven by a long-running story about parallel universes. Epic Games has also collaborated with a lot of television shows and movies, meaning there are an abundance of possible cameos.

For now, it’s still unclear what the Fortnite movie would be like or when it would be released. While video game movies have a very bad wrap, this one could pan out well with the right direction and script.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUTSVUzwALY

What happened to Fortnite?

Epic implemented a direct-pay system in Fortnite in 2020, meaning players purchasing V-bucks directly funded Epic.

This bypassed the Apple App Store, not giving Apple a cut of the profits. In response, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store and took a number of other aggressive measures to attack Epic Games.

Epic Games fired back with a lawsuit against Apple but neither company really came out of court better off. The federal judge mostly sided with Apple by approving its decision to blacklist Epic Games but also allowed Epic Games to bypass the App Store. Epic Games then filed a similar suit against Google when Fortnite was removed from the Google Play Store, which further impacted the game’s ability to go mobile.

With mobile gaming off the table for now, Epic Games is most likely looking at different ways to cash in on Fortnite’s success. The popularity of video game movies like Free Guy and Ready Player One proves that a Fortnite movie could be a smart move.

Olivia Richman Olivia Richman
About Olivia Richman

Olivia has worked in media ever since graduating from college, with her coverage ranging from traditional newspaper reporting to digital coverage of all things gaming, online betting, and nerd culture. She has traveled around the world pursuing that coverage, from the far coasts of the United States to the busy downtown core of Tokyo, Japan. Olivia’s favorite games include Overwatch and Super Smash Smash Bros, and she has been published at Esports Illustrated, Inven Global, EsportsInsider, Upcomer, and elsewhere.

View full profile
Read Also
Leaks Suggest That a Fortnite X One Piece Collaboration May Be Coming Fortnite
Leaks Suggest That a Fortnite X One Piece Collaboration May Be Coming Hannan Mundia Fortnite has collaborated with all sorts of franchises over the years, but a potentially leaked collaboration with One Piece may be the largest yet. When it comes to games collaborating with known IPs, it’s borderline impossible to compete with Fortnite. The battle royale game has some insane collaborations under its belt, including one with Kingdom Hearts when the Square Enix IP’s popularity is at an all-time high. However, if recent ...
Is Fortnite Growing or Dying in 2026? Fortnite
Is Fortnite Growing or Dying in 2026? Zachary Roberts Fortnite remains a very popular game today, and that alone is an impressive feat. Live service games do typically have longer shelf lives than others, but it's been nine years since Fortnite Battle Royale dropped. The simple fact that anyone still plays the game and that servers are kept up is unprecedented in the genre. That said, is the game actually growing or dying? Does Fortnite have the same pull ...
All Fortnite Gaming Collabs Still Coming to Chapter 7 Season 4 Fortnite
All Fortnite Gaming Collabs Still Coming to Chapter 7 Season 4 Zachary Roberts Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is the gaming season. It is all about gaming, both in overt collaborations and subtle references. Already, Tetris, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mega Man, and more have been featured in the early days of this season. We know for sure that more are on the way. For example, we've seen a trailer for Crash Bandicoot (outfit) and Spyro the Dragon (sidekick) coming soon. But leaks and ...
Opinion: It’s Getting Harder To Ignore Evidence That FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite Fortnite
Opinion: It’s Getting Harder To Ignore Evidence That FNAF Is Coming to Fortnite Zachary Roberts Five Nights at Freddy's, or FNAF, has long been one of the most popular video games out there. Despite the original game's simplistic nature, it spawned sequels, incredible lore, and a film franchise. It has yet, however, to ascend into the rarefied air that is a Fortnite crossover. It has been leaked before. In fact, it was originally leaked in 2021, with subsequent rumors suggesting that it would finally arrive, ...
When does the current Fortnite season end? Fortnite
When does the current Fortnite season end? Zachary Roberts When does the current Fortnite season end? This is a question that’s always important to know the answer to. For one thing, many elements of the season, such as the items and characters, will go away at that time. That is also when players will no longer be able to earn battle pass rewards. The current Fortnite season, Chapter 7 Season 4, began on August 20. It’s expected to run ...
All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Codes and How To Use Them Fortnite
All Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 Codes and How To Use Them Zachary Roberts In a totally unprecedented move, Fortnite has added lobby hacks or cheat codes to the game for Chapter 7 Season 4. Never before has this been possible, but you can now input codes for different things. It is rather fitting for the season that's all about gaming, as cheat codes and hacks have been a part of this industry for decades. Here are all the codes as well as how ...
Has a Fortnite Collaboration Revealed the Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date? News
Has a Fortnite Collaboration Revealed the Kingdom Hearts 4 Release Date? Zachary Roberts There is currently very little information in the public domain about the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4 from Square Enix. We know the game exists, and we know it's going to be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, even if there isn't even a release date yet. There's been no trailer yet, either, just a blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser from a Nintendo Direct. But a Fortnite collaboration leak, of ...