Universal Pictures is collaborating with Square Enix to create a movie adaptation of the action-packed video game series Just Cause. Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, known for Blue Beetle, this live-action movie will feature explosive set pieces and intense combat, mirroring the game's signature elements. Key production roles are filled by Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, and Dmitri M. Johnson, among others. No details about the story or release date have been disclosed yet, but fans can expect high-octane action consistent with the Just Cause franchise.

nWho is directing the Just Cause movie?

Ángel Manuel Soto, the director of Blue Beetle, is directing the Just Cause movie.

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Just Cause has been a popular video game series since its debut in 2006. Created by Avalanche Studios, the series follows Rico Rodriguez, a mercenary known for his use of parachutes and a grappling hook to wreak havoc and complete missions on large, open-world islands. The series is praised for its expansive environments and explosive gameplay, qualities that fans are eager to see translated into the upcoming movie adaptation.