Netflix and Sega have announced a partnership. A live-action film adaptation of "Crazy Taxi" has been greenlit. Projects for "Sonic the Hedgehog" and "Stranger Than Heaven" are also in the works.

Sega Corporationand Netflix have announced a new partnership to adapt Sega games into films.
The first project in this series will be a live-action film adaptation of " Crazy Taxi."
In addition, film adaptation projects for " Sonic the Hedgehog " and " STRANGER THAN HEAVEN " are currently in development.

Sega and Netflix Announce Partnership

Sega and Netflix have announced a new partnership to jointly adapt Sega games into films.
They have declared that they will move forward with adaptations of multiple titles from Sega’s catalog.

The lineup spans a wide range of genres, and the two companies plan to leverage Sega’s strength in diversity and Netflix’s track record of bringing beloved game worlds to new audiences to collaborate on these adaptations.

The first project in this series will be a live-action film adaptation of "Crazy Taxi."

As the first project under this adaptation partnership, a live-action film adaptation of “Crazy Taxi” has been confirmed.
The adrenaline-fueled, high-octane driving action game that captivated the world is getting an unexpected live-action movie adaptation.
With the latest installment in the series, " Crazy Taxi: World Tour," set for release in 2027, this decision to make a movie is sure to rev up the engine of the series’ popularity.

The screenplay will be written by the popular screenwriting duo Dan Gregor andDoug Mand, known for *The Naked Gun* (2025 reboot).
The film will be produced by Neil H. Moritz, Toby Asher, and Toru Nakahara, who worked on the "Sonic the Hedgehog" film series.

Projects for “Sonic the Hedgehog” and “STRANGER THAN HEAVEN” are also in the works.

Carlos Stephens and Toru Nakahara are currently developing a new animated series based on “Sonic the Hedgehog.”
Aimed at children of preschool age and up, the series will depict the heroic exploits of Sonic and his friends, and is being created for all children who want to experience the sense of belonging that comes with saying, “These are my friends.”
It’ll be great to enjoy this alongside “Sonic Prime,” which is currently streaming on Netflix.

At the same time, a live-action film project for " STRANGER THAN HEAVEN " is also in the works.
Set in Japan during the first half of the 20th century, it will depict a character’s rise to become a major figure in the entertainment industry.
Although details have not yet been announced, the live-action film is said to portray this epic world from a new perspective.
Toru Nakahara will also be in charge of production for this project.

No teaser trailer or other promotional material has been released for this project yet.
Let’s look forward to future updates.

Comments from those involved

Mr. Shuji Utsumi, Representative Director, President, and COO, SEGA Corporation

We have long held deep respect for Netflix’s commitment to producing a wide variety of content, crafting each project with the utmost creativity and dedication.
We are delighted to see that same unwavering passion poured into the recently announced “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Crazy Taxi,” and “Stranger Than Heaven,” and we are proud that Sega is involved in these projects.
We hope to deliver visual works that honor the charm and unique character of each title to the fans who love these games, and we are confident that Netflix shares this vision.
We look forward to further expanding the potential of these titles through this project.

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Toru Nakahara, Executive Producer, Movies & TV Series, SEGA Corporation

In *Sonic the Hedgehog*, we aim to showcase “Sonic and his friends in all their cute yet cool glory”; in *Crazy Taxi*, we’re delivering a “wild, high-octane action comedy packed with witty jokes”; and in *STRANGER THAN HEAVEN," we aim to deliver "cutting-edge action and heart-pounding drama."
We’re moving forward with great excitement alongside the production team, including Netflix. Just like the games, please look forward to these projects as well.

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Brandon League, Vice President of Non-Fiction and Transmedia at Netflix

Great games already possess the essential elements needed for adaptation: characters that people love, worlds that fans have grown deeply attached to, and passionate fanbases.
Through *Crazy Taxi*, *Sonic the Hedgehog*, and *Stranger Than Heaven*, we are working on three titles from Sega’s catalog—each released in a different era—and we will preserve the appeal that fans have come to love while also reaching new audiences.

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Original Film: Neil H. Moritz, Toby Asher

We are absolutely thrilled to further develop our long-standing partnership with Sega and to bring *Crazy Taxi* to life as a live-action film in collaboration with Netflix.
This film is dedicated to all the fans who spent hours driving that yellow taxi on the Dreamcast, blasting music at full volume while plowing through whatever stood in their way to pick up the next passenger.

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Please check the official SEGA website for more details.