Could Clash of Clans, or another major Supercell property, be making its way to the big screen? It's more likely than you might think. The Finnish mobile gaming giant, Supercell, has recently put out a call to hire a senior film and TV development executive. This move suggests they might be following in the footsteps of fellow Finnish developer Rovio, who successfully brought their Angry Birds franchise to the movies back in 2016.
However, as noted by our sister site PocketGamer.biz, the job description isn't about immediately starting production on a film. Instead, it focuses on building a strategy for both live-action and animated films, as well as theatrical and streaming distribution. In business terms, this indicates a more strategic, watch-and-wait approach. While it's speculative, it's reasonable to assume that Supercell might already be sketching out preliminary plans for how they would approach a film or animation project if they decide to move forward.
Supercell has been pushing boundaries with their game catalog, venturing into crossovers and collaborations, such as their partnership with WWE. This trend suggests that expanding into film could be a natural next step for the developer.
It's worth noting that the highly successful Angry Birds movie was released seven years after the game's initial launch. Despite the time that has passed since Clash of Clans was first released, it still boasts a robust audience. Additionally, Supercell has newer IPs like Mo.co, which could be leveraged for a more family-friendly film.
We'll have to wait and see how this unfolds. In the meantime, if you're looking for something to keep you entertained, why not check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?
