Kevin Costner's Divisive Sci-Fi Epic Inspires Sequel Idea from Predator Director
Dan Trachtenberg, director of the Predator franchise, shared his vision for a sequel to Kevin Costner's 1995 sci-fi film Waterworld. Known for reviving the Predator series, Trachtenberg expressed interest in revisiting another classic but in a different format.
Trachtenberg’s Take on a Waterworld Sequel
Speaking at the Predator: Badlands premiere, Trachtenberg explained his preference for a video game continuation rather than a film sequel.
“The thing about Waterworld that I want to see is a video game. I want to see an open-world third-person action-adventure video game that is not a remake of the movie, but is a sequel to the movie. That's what I want to see.”
Context and Similar Examples
Trachtenberg’s proposal aligns with precedents where video games have expanded movie universes. A notable example is Ghostbusters: The Video Game from 2009.
- Ghostbusters: The Video Game acts as an official sequel to the 1989 film Ghostbusters II.
- The game is set in 1991, two years after the movie’s events.
- Players take on a new character trained by the Ghostbusters to tackle paranormal cases in New York City.
This format offers fans a fresh way to engage with a beloved franchise while expanding its story beyond the original film.
“The 2009 action-adventure game was set during Thanksgiving 1991, two years after the events of 1989's Ghostbusters II, and followed a playable character who is recruited to and trained by the Ghostbusters as the titular team investigates paranormal activities in New York City.”
Author’s summary: Dan Trachtenberg envisions a Waterworld video game sequel that expands the story in an open-world adventure, reflecting a growing trend of games continuing classic movie narratives.