Amanda the Adventurer film at Blumhouse and MatPat in early development

Amanda the Adventurer is the first project named in that collaboration.

The film is still in early development: writers and directors are being discussed, but no names or release date have been confirmed.

What happened

During New York Comic Con 2026, Blumhouse and Matthew "MatPat" Patrick confirmed that they are working together on multiple film projects. According to reporting, the slate is based on viral indie horror games and other horror-related online properties. IGN reported that Blumhouse Productions is partnering with YouTube creator Matthew "MatPat" Patrick on a series of films, with Amanda the Adventurer listed as the first title on the board. Variety and Dread Central also described the project as a Blumhouse film adaptation.

MatPat said on stage that he is working with Blumhouse to bring some of his favorite indie games and horror channels to the big screen. The reporting also quoted him saying that he and Blumhouse are in talks with writers and directors for Amanda the Adventurer. That makes it clear the project is actively being developed, but not who will write or direct the film. There is still no release date.

The available coverage describes the project as a live-action adaptation, though that detail mainly comes from the first wave of news reports and has not yet been expanded with creative names or production details. The core of the announcement is that Amanda the Adventurer is the first title in a broader collaboration between Blumhouse and MatPat, and that the partnership is expected to produce multiple adaptations.

Timeline

2026-10-09: During New York Comic Con 2026, Blumhouse and Matthew "MatPat" Patrick confirm they are working together on multiple adaptations of indie horror games and horror-related online projects.
2026-10-09: Amanda the Adventurer is named as the first project in that collaboration, according to reporting from IGN, Variety, and Dread Central.
2026-10-09: MatPat says on stage that he is working with Blumhouse to bring favorite indie games and horror channels to the big screen.
2026-10-09: MatPat says Blumhouse and he are in talks with writers and directors for Amanda the Adventurer, but does not name anyone.
2026-10-09: No release date, writer, or director is confirmed for the film.

Background

Amanda the Adventurer is an indie horror game from DreadXP that drew a lot of attention online. The title fits into a broader wave of horror projects that have built audiences through internet and streaming buzz, and that kind of property appears to be at the center of the Blumhouse and MatPat collaboration. According to reporting, this is not just one standalone adaptation, but a broader slate of adaptations that could include multiple titles.

The collaboration is currently limited to what was shared during New York Comic Con 2026. IGN reported that Blumhouse and MatPat are developing a series of films based on viral indie horror games, while Variety described the Amanda the Adventurer project as a film in development at Blumhouse. Dread Central called it a live-action feature. Those reports all point to the same main takeaway: Amanda the Adventurer is the first announced title, but the rest of the lineup has not yet been revealed.

For production, that means the film is still in a very early stage. Writers and directors are being discussed, but there are no confirmed creative names, no production schedule, and no release date. It is also not known which other games or horror channels are included in the partnership. The open questions around the rest of the slate make it clear that this announcement is only the first step, not a full reveal of the project package.

IGN: Blumhouse Partners With MatPat to Make Amanda the Adventurer Movie, Confirms More Indie Horror Game Adaptations Are Coming
Variety: Amanda the Adventurer Video Game Movie in the Works From Blumhouse
Dread Central: Blumhouse Adapting 'Amanda the Adventurer' Into Live-Action Feature