Death Stranding Movie Iceland Location Scouting A24 Update [2026 Update]

As originally reported by IGN Articles, the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed video game Death Stranding has officially taken a major step forward into pre-production. Director Michael Sarnoski, known for his work on Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, alongside director of photography Pat Scola, has begun on-site location scouting across the rugged terrain of Iceland. Recent social media updates from the creative duo showcased sweeping vistas of Icelandic waterfalls, volcanic rock formations, and dense green moss, landscape features that closely mirror the haunting post-apocalyptic environment depicted in Kojima’s interactive masterpiece.

Rather than relying heavily on digital soundstages or CGI environments—a trend common in blockbusters that studio hardware buyers often evaluate against builds featured in our coverage—Sarnoski’s team is committed to practical, location-based photography. Produced in partnership with indie powerhouse A24 and Kojima Productions, the film aims to deliver an intimate, auteur-driven take on the franchise's unique universe.