Vice Studios Lands Rights to Adapt 'Payday' Video Games for TV, Film

March 18, 2026 - 23:22

The chaotic, mask-filled world of the Payday video game series is officially getting the Hollywood treatment. Production company Vice Studios has successfully secured the rights to adapt the popular cooperative heist shooter for both television and film. The announcement signals a major expansion for the franchise, which has captivated millions of players with its high-stakes robberies and gritty criminal aesthetic.

The deal grants Vice Studios comprehensive rights to develop the property across multiple formats. While specific plot details and creative teams remain under wraps, the source material offers a rich tapestry of characters and escalating criminal operations. The games follow the exploits of the "Payday Gang," a crew undertaking increasingly audacious jobs, from bank vaults to art galleries, all while evading relentless law enforcement.

This move represents a significant moment for the franchise's creator, Starbreeze Entertainment, potentially introducing its volatile criminal universe to a vast new audience. The adaptation joins a growing list of video game properties finding new life on screen, aiming to capture the tense, action-packed, and often darkly humorous spirit of the original games. Fans can now anticipate seeing their favorite heists and masks transition from their gaming consoles to a broader narrative landscape.