Netflix is developing a live-action television series based on Atlus' Persona game franchise in collaboration with production companies Story Kitchen and 21 Laps [1, 2, 3]. Christopher Monfette is attached as the writer, executive producer, and showrunner for the adaptation [1, 2, 3].
Story Kitchen, known for producing the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise and other video game adaptations like Tomb Raider, brings experience in translating games to screen [1, 2, 3]. 21 Laps, founded by Shawn Levy and recognized for projects such as Stranger Things and major films, joins the production [1, 2, 3]. Sega senior executive Toru Nakahara also serves as an executive producer on the Persona series [2, 3].
Persona is a long-running RPG franchise by Atlus, first released in 1996. The latest mainline title, Persona 5 from 2016, has sold over 10.46 million copies as of August 2025 [1, 3]. Earlier adaptations of Persona include anime series based on Persona 5, Persona 4, and a Persona 3 miniseries [3].
In early June 2026, Persona 6 was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, though no release date or gameplay details have been revealed yet [1, 3]. Additionally, Persona 4: Revival, a remaster of Persona 4, is scheduled for release on February 18, 2027, for PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X [1].
Netflix has prior success adapting video games to animated series with titles like Arcane and Castlevania, but has met with mixed results for live-action game adaptations [1, 2]. The Persona live-action series is primarily produced by American crews, but casting and setting details remain undisclosed, prompting some skepticism about adaptation choices [3]. Netflix has not officially commented on the Persona live-action series report so far [2].
The next major release related to the franchise is the Persona 4: Revival remaster on February 18, 2027 [1].
