The Sims Announces Feature Film Partnership With Amazon MGM Studios

For nearly 25 years, The Sims has given millions of fans (nearly 500 million Simmers) the opportunity to explore the infinite possibilities of life through innovative gameplay. The popular title has allowed users to immerse themselves in virtual life scenarios, managing the daily lives of digital characters, the Sims, through choices and interactions that reflect a wide variety of human experiences.

As of 2024, players have spent over 1.2 billion hours on The Sims 4exploring and creating without the limitations of the real world. With over 640 million customized Sims and over 65 million children “born” in the game, the platform has demonstrated an incredible ability to engage and inspire. Game modes, such as building homes and managing life scenarios, have catalyzed hundreds of millions of hours of entertainmentdemonstrating the strong presence and continued interest in the game. In fact, there are big news coming that will be revealed little by little.

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary, Electronic Arts in an official note has announced an exciting new chapter for The Sims: a film adaptation in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios. The film will be directed by Kate Herron and co-written by Briony Redman, promising to bring the magic and complexity of The Sims to a new format. This evolution represents a bridge between the worlds of video games and cinema, promising to further expand the cultural impact of the franchise.