Full Breakdown
Radio Silence to Direct First Feature Adaptation of Choose Your Own Adventure Series
5/22/2026, 1:22:08 AM
Core Project Details
20th Century Studios announced development of a feature film adaptation of the Choose Your Own Adventure gamebook series. The directing and producing team is the filmmaking duo known as Radio Silence, comprised of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. The screenplay is being written by Tom Bissell, a WGA Award-winning writer whose credits include the Apple TV+ series *The Mosquito Coast*, the second season of *Andor*, and the bestselling book *The Disaster Artist*. No plot details have been disclosed.
Series Background & Cultural Impact
Choose Your Own Adventure began at Bantam Books in 1979 with *The Cave of Time* by Edward Packard. Between 1979 and 1998 the series sold over 250 million copies worldwide, was translated into 38 languages, and became the fourth-best-selling children’s book line. More than 184 titles were issued from 1997-1999 by 30 authors, spanning settings from oceans to outer space. The franchise pioneered interactive storytelling, a format later popularized by Netflix’s *Black Mirror: Bandersnatch*.
Key Figures & Groups
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence) directed *Ready or Not*, its sequel, the recent *Scream* reboot, and are slated to helm the upcoming Universal *Mummy* film starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Tom Bissell, author of eleven books including the New York Times bestseller *The Disaster Artist*, also wrote for video games *Gears of War* 4-5 and *Uncharted* 4. The project is financed by 20th Century Studios; Chooseco has published the series since 2003.
Official Statements & Responses
The sources do not contain any formal press releases or statements from 20th Century Studios, Radio Silence, or Tom Bissell regarding the project. No official commentary has been reported at the time of writing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
One source cites “more than 250 million copies worldwide in its original run,” while another says “more than 250 million copies between 1979 and 1998.” Both agree on the scale but differ on the period; no clarification is offered.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I have many memories of getting all the characters killed and not making it through to the end.” — Dread Central author.
- “Watch on Deadline Choose Your Own Adventure has had an enduring cultural impact, as a series at the vanguard of interactive storytelling, with Netflix’s Black Mirror: Bandersnatch being one of the most notable recent projects implementing this basic framework to break into the mainstream.” — Deadline analysis.
- “The Disaster Artist” — referenced as a New York Times bestseller in the Bissell profile.
What’s Next
Radio Silence’s next scheduled release is the fourth *Mummy* film for Universal, reuniting Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. The Choose Your Own Adventure movie could launch a franchise, given the series’ extensive catalog and proven appeal. Further details on casting, release windows, or production milestones have not yet been disclosed.
