AceShowbiz - Netflix and A24 are collaborating on a fresh video game adaptation, but with a notable twist: it's a reality competition series. The indie powerhouse A24 has secured the rights to bring Overcooked, the wildly popular cooperative cooking video game, to life as an unscripted show. This move marks A24's first venture into reality television, expanding their footprint beyond scripted adaptations.

The upcoming series is currently in early development, with Gemma Langford, Oli De-Vine, and Phil Duncan serving as executive producers on behalf of Ghost Town Games, the studio behind the original game. The show aims to capture the same lighthearted, family-friendly spirit that audiences have enjoyed in similar Netflix competitions like Nailed It! and Floor Is Lava.

Overcooked and its 2018 sequel are known for their frantic, cooperative gameplay where 1-4 players take on the roles of colorful chefs rushing to prepare and serve meals under tight time constraints. Players must communicate and coordinate to chop ingredients, cook, clean plates, and manage kitchen stations before customers lose patience. Despite its simple mechanics, the game quickly spirals into chaotic, laugh-inducing fun as players navigate increasingly bizarre kitchen hazards, such as counters separating chefs, pits of lava, and even zero gravity environments.

While the reality show will likely tone down the more extreme obstacles seen in the game, it promises to challenge contestants with similarly intense cooking tasks that emphasize teamwork and quick thinking. The original games have been critically acclaimed indie hits, praised for their focus on communication and coordination amid kitchen chaos. The first installment won two awards at the BAFTA Game Awards, including Best British Game and Best Family Game. Initially released on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One, it later expanded to the Nintendo Switch platform.

A24’s move into adapting Overcooked is part of a growing trend for the studio to embrace video game content. Although Netflix has more experience with game-based adaptations—having produced hits like Castlevania, Arcane, and recently Devil May Cry—A24 is steadily carving out its own niche. The indie studio first made waves by announcing a film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, with Michael Sarnoski attached to direct.

Earlier in 2025, A24 surprised fans by revealing plans for a movie based on the critically acclaimed game Elden Ring. This project is to be helmed by Alex Garland, a frequent A24 collaborator and devoted fan of FromSoftware’s work. Producer Allan Ungar has recently confirmed that development on the Elden Ring adaptation is progressing positively, especially following the successful launch of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. These projects underscore A24’s commitment to delivering unique, high-quality content inspired by video games.

The collaboration with Netflix on the Overcooked reality series further signals that A24 intends to remain a significant player in the video game adaptation space. The reality competition format offers a new way to engage audiences by translating the game’s signature chaos and fun into real-world challenges that emphasize cooperation and speed.

As development continues, fans of both the game and the indie studio can anticipate a show that embodies the spirit of Overcooked while bringing fresh energy to the video game adaptation genre. A24 and Netflix’s partnership on this project reflects a growing appetite for inventive content that bridges gaming and television.

Stay tuned to Collider for further updates as more details emerge about the Overcooked reality series and other exciting game adaptations from A24. This collaboration could mark a new chapter in how video games are brought to screens beyond the traditional scripted format, offering audiences a chance to experience the frenetic fun of their favorite games in a whole new way.