The success of Sega's previous adaptations, particularly the Sonic the Hedgehog films, has paved the way for more projects like Shinobi.

Producers for the film include Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Dmitri M. Johnson, and Toru Nakahara, representing SEGA.

Sega is also reviving other franchises, including Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, and Crazy Taxi, indicating a broader trend of adapting classic video games into films.

Hargrave is currently involved in multiple projects, including a third Extraction film with Chris Hemsworth, showcasing his active role in the film industry.

The film will focus on Joe Musashi, a modern-day ninja who battles evil, continuing the legacy of the game that first debuted in 1987.

This project comes on the heels of Universal's successful video game adaptations, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.4 billion, and Five Nights at Freddy's.

Mike Goldberg and Timothy I. Stevenson will serve as executive producer and co-producer, respectively, with oversight from Universal's Ryan Jones and Christine Sun.

Joe Musashi, a member of the Oboro ninja clan, is expected to be central to the film's narrative.

While Shinobi is a well-known title, its adaptation is seen as an unusual choice, especially alongside the planned adaptation of the nearly 30-year-old fighting game Eternal Champions.

The plot will see Musashi confronting a 'great evil' that disrupts his peaceful life, reminiscent of his battles against the ninja crime syndicate Zeed in the original game.

The Shinobi adaptation aims to capitalize on the box office potential demonstrated by the Sonic the Hedgehog films, which have become highly successful in Hollywood.

Universal Pictures is developing a new film adaptation of the Sega video game franchise Shinobi, with Sam Hargrave set to direct.