The film adaptation of Helldivers has been delayed to June 9, 2028, after original star Jason Momoa left the project due to scheduling conflicts. Alan Ritchson, who played the lead in the Amazon Prime Video series Reacher, has been cast in the lead role. The delay in production and casting has pushed back the film's release, which was originally set for November 2027. The new release date places Helldivers in the summer blockbuster period, a time of intense competition at the box office. The film is inspired by the popular video game Starship Troopers, which also features military action against alien threats. The release will also coincide with another game adaptation, Call of Duty, scheduled for June 30, 2028. Sony Pictures announced that Helldivers will now be released in the summer of 2028, shifting its release date from November 10, 2027, to June 9, 2028. This change was made to accommodate Treasure Island, directed by Ridley Scott and produced by Sony, which is now set for November 10, 2027. The film will be directed by Justin Lin, known for several films in the Fast & Furious franchise, and will be produced by Hutch Parker, Asad Qizilbash of PlayStation Productions, and Justin Lin's company, Perfect Storm Entertainment. The story follows an elite group of soldiers called Helldivers who must fight off alien creatures threatening to destroy the fictional planet Super Earth. Ritchson will play one of the Helldivers, though it is not yet clear if he is the main character. The new release date was announced during Sony's fall summit of Cinema United. According to reports, Jason Momoa, who was originally set to direct Call of Duty, withdrew from the project for unknown reasons. Ritchson, who previously played Aquaman in the series Smallville, has now joined the Helldivers cast. The Helldivers sequel, a video game, sold more than 12 million copies on PS5 and PC in four months after its 2024 release, indicating strong anticipation for the film. The shift to 2028 means Helldivers will face direct competition with the Call of Duty film, which is also set for a summer 2028 release.