Stray has animated adaptation in the works at Annapurna Animation

BlueTwelve Studio’s cat-centric action-adventure game Stray is about to venture into new territory. Publisher Annapurna Interactive’s own Annapurna Animation is working on an animated adaptation of the material. The feature is in development, and it won’t be the last from the studio’s library to receive such treatment.

Annapurna shared an update on its creative leadership, including the addition of Nimona co-director Nick Bruno and producer Julie Zackary. The only other project listed for development is Foo from Oscar-winning director Chris Wedge (Bunny, Ice Age). 

There isn’t much in the way of further info on the adaptation of Stray. Beyond mentioning it as part of the slate, the press release says there are plans to “adapt more titles from their extensive Annapurna Interactive library.”

The cat’s pajamas

Considering Stray‘s relatively brief length, it seems like a solid fit for a film adaptation. BlueTwelve’s futuristic feline fantasy launched on PlayStation consoles and PC in July 2022 before heading to Xbox platforms in August 2023. It garnered a lot of positive attention along the way. The story follows a stray cat as it prowls the streets of a walled city and attempts to unravel its mystery with the help of trusty drone B-12. How well the film will capture exploring a decaying cybercity through the eyes of a cat remains to be seen. 

Annapurna announced the launch of its animation division in December 2022, with former Disney Animation execs Robert Baird and Andrew Millstein on board. While we wait for more on Stray, you can catch the studio’s adaptation of ND Stevenson’s Nimona on Netflix.