Keeping in mind that some of these films are listed because they released in Japan in 2018, it’s clear from the list that Kojima has a pretty varied taste in movies. For example, the family film Paddington 2 is listed alongside horror movies like Hereditary and the Academy Award-winning drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Kojima seems to watch everything from blockbusters to obscure indie films, and films that fall under both categories appear on his list.
This isn’t the first time Kojima has shared his best movies of the year. In fact, this has become an annual tradition for the game developer, who has used both Twitter and YouTube in the past to reveal his favorite movies of the year each December.
In the meantime, some fans may wonder if any of Kojima’s favorite films of 2018 will have an impact on the development of Death Stranding. As previously stated, films have been hugely influential to Kojima’s work, with the Metal Gear Solid series jam-packed with movie references. Metal Gear Solid’s then-innovative use of cinematic cut-scenes were arguably inspired by cinema as well, so it seems like a safe bet that Death Stranding will have at least some film nods.
Besides thematic or gameplay elements inspired by movies, Death Stranding is already tied to Hollywood. The game has an all-star cast of celebrities at its disposal, including The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus, acclaimed actor Mads Mikkelsen, and celebrated director Guillermo del Toro. Other stars, including Emily O’Brien, Lea Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner have also joined Death Stranding’s growing cast of talent.
With no release date in sight, fans may have a long wait ahead of them if they’re hoping to see which of Hideo Kojima’s favorite movies may have influenced Death Stranding.
