Predator Director Shares Vision for Waterworld Sequel
Dan Trachtenberg, director of the Predator franchise, expressed his interest in reviving Kevin Costner's 1995 sci-fi film Waterworld, but with a unique twist.
Reviving a Divisive Classic
After successfully rebooting the Predator series, Trachtenberg revealed his desire to take on Waterworld. However, instead of a traditional movie sequel, he envisions the story continuing as a video game.
A Sequel in Gaming Form
"The thing about Waterworld that I want to see is a video game. I want to see an open-world third-person action-adventure video game that is not a remake of the movie, but is a sequel to the movie. That's what I want to see."
Trachtenberg's idea aims to expand the original narrative through interactive storytelling, diverging from the typical sequel format in cinema.
Video Games as Movie Sequels
This concept is not unprecedented. Several films have continued their stories in video games, such as Ghostbusters: The Video Game (2009), which acted as an official sequel to the original movies.
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game takes place during Thanksgiving 1991, two years after Ghostbusters II.
- The player assumes the role of a new recruit, trained by the Ghostbusters to combat paranormal threats in New York City.
Potential for Waterworld's Story
Following this model, a Waterworld sequel game could offer an expansive world and fresh adventures beyond the film’s narrative, appealing to both fans and new audiences.
Author's summary: Dan Trachtenberg proposes a fresh take on Waterworld—an open-world video game sequel rather than a film remake, tapping into interactive storytelling to continue the 1995 sci-fi saga.