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Tongal to Revive Tecmo Bowl as Feature Film

2/3/2026

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Tongal is developing a feature film based on the classic 1980s football video game Tecmo Bowl.
The studio plans to collaborate with its community of over 160,000 creatives to blend live action with animated gameplay sequences.
The film aims to capture the nostalgic charm of the original game while modernizing it for new audiences.
Tongal's CEO James DeJulio emphasizes the importance of this project for fans of the game.

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Story summary

Tongal is developing a feature film based on the classic 1980s football video game Tecmo Bowl.
The studio plans to collaborate with its community of over 160,000 creatives to blend live action with animated gameplay sequences.
The film aims to capture the nostalgic charm of the original game while modernizing it for new audiences.
Tongal's CEO James DeJulio emphasizes the importance of this project for fans of the game.