The Big Question: Which Square Enix game would you make into a movie?
We’re asking YOU the Big Questions! This week, we’re taking a hypothetical tour through the Square Enix cinematic universe.
We love our fans. We’re blessed with a community that’s largely passionate, funny, warm, clever and articulate. And boy you sure do have Opinions.
And you know what? We love to hear them, so we’ve started to ask The Big Questions. Our hope is to inspire conversation, share your passions, and generally just have fun. To be clear, there are no announcements, secrets or hints to the future here - it’s just a chance for all of us to come together and celebrate the games we love!
This week, we had a real thinker of a query:
If any Square Enix game were to be turned into a movie adaptation, which would you advocate for and why?
Your response was amazing. You had all kinds of amazing ideas - from games from the DRAGON QUEST, FINAL FANTASY and KINGDOM HEARTS series, to deeper dives into our back catalogue that even we didn’t think of!
Let’s take a look at just some of your thoughts!
Final Fantasy VIII, because the game inspired me to become a filmmaker and taught me lessons on all aspects of my life especially during the crucial time of my teenage years
— Mohit Israney (@mohitisraney) March 5, 2024
Well, this is genuinely inspiring. If only there was an actor out there who has both talent and a proven love of FINAL FANTASY VIII…
You tease. 😘
— Ben Starr (@The_Ben_Starr) March 5, 2024
Tee hee.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. I would love to see its beautiful world, story, and character interactions on the screen.
— CrystalTikal (@CrystalTikal) March 5, 2024
My next pick would be Harvestella, because I loved its story.
A double bill of pastoral perfection! Truly impeccable taste!
Final Fantasy VI 🥹🥹🥹 The story, the meaning of the game, the music and all the characters.. it’s a 10/10 and why it’s my favorite game of all time.
— Yunalescka ☾ (@YunalesckaGames) March 5, 2024
And what a unique and wonderful movie it would be - you could probably describe it as ‘Kefkaesque’.
One for the intellectual crowd there.
If you made a FFX movie I'd probably cry and my mum would have the Cloyster hymns on in the car 24/7
— Deenial | 🪐【Space-Squid Vtuber 】🐙 (@DeenialVT) March 5, 2024
Right there with you Deenial. If I watched that, I'd probably be Besaid myself.
I have to go with Vagrant Story. Political intrigue, story twists and engaging character motivations. Plus, the city of Leá Monde is a character on its own, between the districts, puzzles/traps and critters that call it home. Condensing into a single movie may prove challenging.
— Not The Best (@NotTheBestCo) March 6, 2024
Would be fun to try though, right? Incidentally here’s a fun fact: VAGRANT STORY is the game that THEATRHYTHM FINAL BAR LINE Producer Ichiro Hazama wishes everyone would try (other than his own of course).
…what do you mean, that was a shameless attempt to persuade people to play my beloved THEATRHYTHM? I don’t know what you’re talking about.
I think final fantasy 13 would make a great movie
— TokyoRobb 🇵🇷 (@TokyoRobb) March 6, 2024
Agreed TokyoRobb. I’d pay to l’Cie that in the theatre.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 - because of the time travel plot. Noel is a great character. pic.twitter.com/alVp4FjFVk
— Samantha J. Foster Composer (@sjfostersound) March 5, 2024
And Caius Ballad deserves his time in the spotlight again too. Top tier antagonist right there!
Think of how beautiful FFXVI would be in movie format. 😭 The story sweeps everything else. You’ve got a redemption arc, legacy, childhood romance, brotherhood, tragedy, found family, politics, world building, insanely beautiful settings, lovable protagonist, sacrifice. #FFXVI https://t.co/wBuuawn48z pic.twitter.com/juWpYBDifn
— Onigiri 🍙 || ⚠️ARCANE SPOILERS (@onigiridorkkk) March 6, 2024
Also Torgal. Don’t forget Torgal!
Maybe not a movie, but I could see Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 as a TV series. Movie-wise I'd say Final Fantasy 9 https://t.co/XEjlXDQf2v
— Heather Callanan (@StarPrincessHLC) March 5, 2024
YES PLEASE to an OCTOPATH TRAVELER TV series. In fact, let’s make it 8 Seasons and a Movie!
(This is what’s known as Community management btw).
Have you heard of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV?
— Amanda Achen 🔜 GDC2025 (@Amanda_Achen) March 5, 2024
You mean that one with an expanded free trial with which you can play through the entirety of A Realm Reborn, Heavensward, and the award-winning Stormblood expansion up to level 70 for free with no restrictions on playtime? And with some amazing vocalists on the soundtrack?
Yeah, I’ve heard it’s pretty good.
The only correct answer pic.twitter.com/bJvYRysXif
— Jivesh (@Jivesh1995) March 5, 2024
Really? OK then let’s wrap it up then guys! It's a wash.
Some really interesting ideas here - thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts. Even the unpublishable ones.
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