Jason Momoa Steps Away From Sony's 'Helldivers' Adaptation

Jason Momoa has exited Sony's Helldivers film, leaving the studio to find a new lead for the project.

The 46-year-old actor is departing the adaptation of Arrowhead Game Studios' bestselling game franchise, though details surrounding his exit remain undisclosed. Production continues as planned, with director Justin Lin helming the film for a November 10, 2027 theatrical release through Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions.

The movie draws inspiration from the source material's core themes. According to the official synopsis, Helldivers 2 follows "an elite unit of soldiers — known as Helldivers — who must battle alien creatures threatening to destroy the fictional planet of Super Earth," with the game emphasizing "teamwork, camaraderie, humor and exhilarating action."

Momoa's schedule remains packed with upcoming ventures. He's set to appear in this year's Dune: Part Three and Supergirl, both of which have already wrapped filming. The actor is also involved in the new Street Fighter movie and will return for the Minecraft Movie sequel. Additionally, he'll star alongside Andy Samberg in the Netflix action-comedy Protecting Jared.