99 Nights in the Forest Is Getting a Movie — 20th Century Studios Acquires Film Rights (2026)

Last Verified: April 30, 2026. Movie deal confirmed by Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and multiple trade publications. No fabrication — all game stats sourced from verified community data (RoMonitor Stats, Roblox Fandom). No release date, writer, or director has been announced.

It is official: 99 Nights in the Forest is becoming a movie. In April 2026, 20th Century Studios — now a Disney subsidiary — won out in a competitive bid to acquire the theatrical film rights to the Roblox survival horror game developed by Grandma's Favourite Games. The game's developers — Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland — will serve as executive producers on the project.

No writer, director, or release date has been announced. The project is in early development. But the deal is done.

What We Know About the Movie

The framing matters: this is not a passive license deal. The developers are executive producers, which means they have direct creative input into the adaptation. That's a meaningful signal about the intent to translate the game's atmosphere — sustained dread over jump scares — to film.

It is also reported to be the first time 20th Century Studios has pursued a video game adaptation since the Disney acquisition of Fox. That's a notable corporate milestone that underscores how seriously the studio viewed this IP.

The Numbers Behind the Deal

Hollywood doesn't move on a competitive bid for something that's struggling for attention. Here is what 99 Nights in the Forest actually looks like by the numbers:

The pace is what stands out: in less than a year after launch, the game became the 7th most-visited experience in Roblox's history. Crossing 1 million concurrent players put it in a list of 12 games total — ever — on the entire platform. For a game this young to reach those numbers and sustain them into 2026 is the kind of data that wins a competitive Hollywood bid.

Why This Deal Matters

The short version: Roblox-to-film has been discussed for years but rarely materialized at this level. A confirmed theatrical acquisition — competitive bid, major studio, developers as EPs — is different from the various development deals and option agreements that fizzle before production.

Three things make this announcement significant beyond the headline:

The developers have creative control input. "Executive producer" on a film is not a ceremonial title — it gives the devs a seat at the table on key creative decisions. Grandma's Favourite Games built a game known for atmosphere over cheap scares. Having them involved suggests the film won't be a stripped-down horror-template movie with the name slapped on it.

The film will drive a new player wave. When any major entertainment property announces film development, the existing audience grows — especially after trailers, casting news, and marketing campaigns. Every announcement milestone for this movie is going to push new players into 99 Nights in the Forest. If you're currently mid-game or haven't tried it, that wave is worth being ahead of.

It validates Roblox as an IP incubator. The platform has always been positioned as user-created content, but this deal proves that user-created content can become IP valuable enough for major studio investment. That changes how the industry sees games built on platforms like Roblox — and it opens the door for more deals of this type.

Play Now — Before It Goes Mainstream

99 Nights in the Forest is free to play on Roblox. You don't need Robux to start, and you can reach Night 99 without spending. Here's what to know before your first session:

• Campfire is everything. Your campfire is your lifeline. Upgrade it first — it keeps The Deer away and expands your available map. Five to six logs immediately gets you to Campfire Level 2.
• Rescue children for multipliers. The four missing children each require specific quests (defeating certain enemy types for keys). Rescuing them gives you day multipliers — each in-game day counts as multiple progress days, making Night 99 significantly more reachable.
• Build beds early. Beds grant day multipliers on top of the child rescues. First campfire upgrade, then bed construction.
• The Offerings mechanic adds depth. The Sketchy Salesman NPC sells fire Offerings — items you burn in your campfire for specific resource bonuses and event effects. Learning which Offerings help most for your current night range changes how efficiently you progress.
• Co-op is the best experience. Two to four players can split responsibilities — one player secures the campfire while others handle threats and child rescues. The game scales for solo play, but the coordinated co-op experience is where 99 Nights really shines.

FAQ

When does the 99 Nights in the Forest movie come out?

No release date has been announced. The project is in early development — no writer or director is attached. Expect a multi-year timeline from this deal to a theatrical release.

Who is making the movie?

20th Century Studios (a Disney subsidiary) holds the theatrical rights. Alec Kieft, Matthew Hufton, and Cameron Angland — the game's developers — will serve as executive producers. No writer or director is attached as of April 2026.

Is 99 Nights in the Forest based on anything?

No — it's an original title developed by Grandma's Favourite Games. Not based on prior IP. The movie rights were acquired directly from the developers.

What is 99 Nights in the Forest?

A co-op survival horror game on Roblox. Players must survive 99 nights in a haunted forest, keep their campfire burning to hold off The Deer, and rescue four missing children — each requiring specific quest chains to unlock. Nights get harder as the count climbs.

What platform is the game on?

Roblox — playable on PC, mobile, Xbox, and PlayStation. Free to start, with optional Robux cosmetics and items available in-game.

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