Finnish mobile gaming powerhouse Supercell is making a bold move beyond the world of games, with plans to bring its beloved characters to the big and small screen. Best known for smash hits like Clash of Clans, the company now wants to turn its mobile gaming magic into full-blown entertainment franchises.
Supercell is currently searching for a senior film and TV development executive to be based in Los Angeles, California. According to the job listing, the ideal candidate needs proven experience in building creative teams for film and TV, along with strong connections in the entertainment industry.
The job description highlights that the role involves keeping track of new developments in animation, live-action content, streaming platforms, and traditional movie distribution. All of this will feed into Supercell’s broader entertainment strategy as they look to expand their IPs.
“We’re not just adapting IP—we’re world-building,” the listing reads. “We move fast, take creative risks, and want to grow our games into global franchises.” Supercell also adds that while their strength is in animation and TV, they’re now seeking someone with serious film chops and a deep love for gaming and animation.
Supercell has already proven it knows how to build global hits. Games like Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, and Brawl Stars have each crossed the $1 billion revenue mark. Recently, the company launched Squad Busters, a crossover title that mashes up characters from their various games, as well as Mo.co, expanding their gaming universe even further.
This isn’t their first time dipping into storytelling, either. Supercell has created animated shorts for YouTube and even featured well-known actors like Chris Hemsworth as a Barbarian King in the Squad Busters marketing campaign, giving fans a taste of what their characters might look like in more cinematic formats.
The idea of turning games into movies and series is catching fire across the industry. Just look at the success of HBO’s The Last of Us, and Prime Video’s Fallout or blockbuster hits like Detective Pikachu, The Angry Birds Movie, and Sonic the Hedgehog. It’s clear that game IPs can thrive outside of their original platforms.
Supercell now joins a growing list of gaming giants going Hollywood. Sony is currently developing ten different IPs into movies and shows—with Astro Bot joining the roster more recently. Capcom is revamping Resident Evil and Street Fighter for the screen, partnering with Sony. And Cyberpunk and The Witcher creator CD Projekt Red has also made it clear—they want their franchises to live beyond games.
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