After 10 years since the release of Watch Dogs, the shooting for the live-action movie has started. Ubisoft recently tweeted on X with a picture of a clapperboard and a person working behind it. The film will be directed by French director and screenwriter Mathieu Turi, who has also worked on The Deep Dark and Meander.

Lights_Camera_Action.exe#WatchDogsMovie // @NewRegency pic.twitter.com/6z7uUibmOJ

— Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) July 3, 2024

Watch Dogs was released on May 26, 2014 on the PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC via Steam with a Wii U version releasing in November the same year. By the end of 2014, the game has reportedly sold more than 10 million copies.

Here’s the premise of the Watch Dogs game:

You play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker and former thug, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. Now on the hunt for those who hurt your family, you’ll be able to monitor and hack all who surround you by manipulating everything connected to the city’s network. Access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy…and more.

Use the city of Chicago as your ultimate weapon and exact your own style of revenge.

Currently, there’s no information that has been revealed for the Watch Dogs movie yet. But what we do know is Hunger Games star, Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde who has starred in A24’s horror film, Talk to Me (2023) are going to be in it.

The latest entry into the franchise is Watch Dogs: Legion which came out in October 29, 2020 and is the sequel to Watch Dogs 2. We’ve previously reviewed Watch Dogs: Legion – Bloodline which was the last DLC for the game. Do check it out if you’re still unsure of getting it.

Watch Dogs: Legion

Publisher: Ubisoft

Developer: Ubisoft Toronto

Release Date: 2020-10-29

Epic Games Store, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S

Build a resistance from virtually anyone you see as you hack, infiltrate, and fight to take back a near-future London that is facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.

Recruit and play as anyone in the city. Everyone you see has a unique backstory, personality, and skill set.

Hack armed drones, deploy spider-bots, and take down enemies using an Augmented Reality Cloak.

Explore a massive urban open world featuring London’s many iconic landmarks and fun side activities.

Take your recruits online and team up with your friends as you complete missions and challenging endgame content.