Hello—or should I say Sul Sul—one of our favorite relics from the Y2K era is coming to life on the big screen, and honestly? We couldn't be more hyped. Yes, The Sims are getting the live-action treatment in a new movie, and according to the bosses at Electronic Arts, producers plan on dropping a ton of lore from the iconic video game franchise.
Whether we see the Goth Family, swimming pools without ladders, or the infamous burning baby meme that was born on The Sims, there's so much that can happen in its official film. Oh, and let's not forget the soundtrack—we're hoping musicians will come through with Simlish versions of their songs á la Katy Perry, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Lily Allen. Anyway, dropping this for the ~vibes~:
As much as that ^^^ feels like a fever dream, it might just happen for The Sims movie. Ahead, find everything we know about the upcoming release.
What is The Sims movie about?
While we hold out for an official synopsis of the movie, EA’s vice president and general manager of The Sims franchise Kate Gorman gave Variety some intel on what we could expect.
“What I will tell you is it’s very much rooted in The Sims universe,” Kate said. “And what we want is to have a truly authentic Sims experience brought to a theatrical release. So what you’ll see from us is that we have been wanting to get this right.”
She later added, “So we want this to be an experience that reflects all that amazing history and play of so many people in this world, but also is something that you can share across generations and to be part of pop culture and culturally relevant.”
As for The Sims ~lore~, we can expect to see a ton of Easter eggs. “You will see a lot of ‘The Sims’ universe come to life and you will see a lot of the classic experiences that our players have in the games come to life in the movie,” Kate told the publication. “There will be Freezer Bunnies. I’m sure a pool without a ladder is somewhere in there, but we haven’t finalized any of those details. But that’s the idea, is to say that it lives within this space. It’s a nod to all of the amazing play and creation and fun that people have had over the last 25 years within The Sims.”
When does The Sims movie come out?
While there's no official release date right now, we can likely expect the movie to drop sometime in 2025 if we base it on Barbie's timeline, which was filmed and produced in 2022 and released in theaters in July 2023.
Who's in The Sims movie cast?
Cast details haven't been revealed yet, but that doesn't mean we haven't already dream-casted the Goth Family in case they make an appearance:
However! Margot Robbie's production company, LuckyChap, is set to produce the movie with Amazon and MGM while Loki's Kate Herron is directing and co-writing with Briony Redman.
“Teaming up with renowned Hollywood powerhouses, this exciting new chapter for ‘The Sims’ will bring its magic to millions more fans,” EA Entertainment president Laura Miele told Variety. “It’s a testament to the enduring power of this beloved franchise, which has captivated more than 500 million players for a quarter of a century. Our commitment to innovate across ‘The Sims’ universe of experiences and products will inspire all generations of Simmers.”
Is there a trailer?
Not yet, but we'll drop it here as soon as EA, Amazon, and MGM officially release more details!
