Since The Sims launched in 2000, many gamers have enjoyed being able to control a virtual character’s life. The Sims series has enjoyed tremendous success with many sequels and spinoffs, but is it true that this unusual and fun gaming franchise is going Hollywood? The answer is yes! We have details, some speculation about the upcoming Sims movie, and a few thoughts about what the movie should show.

Why a Sims Movie?

More than 200,000,000 gamers worldwide have played and bought Sims games, making the series one of the best-selling of all time. The game has enjoyed a level of success that has resulted in a new title coming out nearly every year since its initial release, including Sims 2: University and Sims 2: Apartment Life. The most recent expansion pack, The Sims 4: For Rent, arrived as an add-on to the now-free Sims 4 game.

The game is much more popular than most people think! Perhaps the game is attempting to follow the recent trend of successful movies based on video games, like Super Mario and Assassin’s Creed. These and so many others have shown us that there is a way to take a beloved gaming IP and make money with it on the silver screen too.

What We Know About The Sims Movie

We’ll be upfront and say that not many details are known about the making of The Sims movie. There are, however, a few potentially important things to know that can tell us more about what the movie will be like.

First, there are mostly unconfirmed reports that Margot Robbie will be the star. Viewers might know Robbie from The Wolf of Wall Street and, more recently, Barbie. There are rumors that husband Tom Ackerley’s production company picked up the film. Given that Margot played the character of Barbie quite well, we do not doubt her ability to play a Sim.

Kate Herron, who directed Loki, appears set to be in charge of the film, with Briony Redman co-writing, providing a duo we are familiar with as the two worked on a Doctor Who episode together.

What Will The Sims Movie Be About?

While there isn’t yet a confirmed plot, given the very open nature of the game, the writers could take the movie in literally any direction. Given Margot Robbie’s recent role in Barbie, we think the plot could be similar in the sense that the characters enter the real world and learn about how much easier life is under someone else’s guidance. Of course, the complete opposite could be true, and we could be looking at Robbie’s character and others trying to break free of the kind of human guidance that does weird, impractical, and maybe embarrassing things that I am sure we all did with our Sims at some point.

Now is definitely the time to start taking bets about the plot and who else will be in the movie. Although official wagers on the specifics of the movie aren’t yet being accepted, there are plenty of others you can place in the meantime; you can find more information at BonusFinder.

When thinking about the plot, some readers may recall a certain Jim Carrey movie from 1998 called The Truman Show. In it, his character learns that his whole life is the plot of a reality TV show. His attempts to escape are both hilarious and somewhat sad. We’ll see if The Sims is anything like that movie!

Will The Sims Movie Be Good?

We are sure that a decent Sims movie is coming. Why? Because Barbie was mostly a critical and box office success, though it went up against Oppenheimer. With the same marquee actress shining, we believe that Robbie and her husband’s production company can help make something fun and unique out of a rather interesting game.

We can tell you what would make The Sims good. Combine plenty of inside references that people who played the game extensively understand while including a plot everyone can relate to. The same production company did a great job of making Barbie a relatable character, even to people who don’t play with Barbie dolls, so we are confident it will be done again!

Who Else Will Be in the Sims Movie?

The rest of the cast is unclear. We do hope to see some popular culture references and maybe cameos in the movie, including Katy Perry, as she has recorded her songs in the Sims’ “Simlish” language and because a character who at the very least looks a lot like her is in the “Katy Perry Sweet Treats Trailer” in one of the expansion packs.

Otherwise, Sydney Sweeney and Rachel Zegler have been mentioned with no confirmation.

When Should We Expect to Hear More About the Movie

The current timeline remains unknown, though most movies take a year or two to make, edit, and release. Keep your ears and eyes open for more leaks and news of signings as the products flesh out the details that will put the movie together.

Conclusion

Yes, there is a Sims movie coming up! Many facts about the movie are still up in the air, but it’s looking likely that Margot Robbie will play the lead role and that the same production company that produced Barbie is in charge. We look forward to how they will develop a modern plot for our favorite long-standing series of games!