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Blumhouse and MatPat Confirm Amanda the Adventurer Movie at NYCC
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“It’s horror with heart. Amanda is this horrifying but tragic character. It asks the question, ‘Can you trust the media being put in front of your kids?’”
via ign.com
Our take
The announcement marks a significant expansion of Blumhouse's strategy to adapt viral indie horror games into live-action features, following the success of titles like Backrooms. By partnering with Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick, the studio leverages his established YouTube audience to drive initial interest for a multi-project slate that begins with Amanda the Adventurer.
Background
Amanda the Adventurer is a first-person, puzzle-solving indie horror game series published by DreadXP and Arcadim in 2022. The game follows Riley Park, who explores her reclusive Aunt Kate’s house after her death and discovers VHS tapes of a low-budget, early 2000s children’s cartoon featuring a girl named Amanda and her shy best friend, Wooly the Sheep.
The narrative involves the characters communicating directly through the television set, creating an unsettling mystery. Two sequels followed the original release, with Amanda the Adventurer 3 releasing in 2025.
Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick is a former host of the 'Theory' channels on YouTube. He has previously hosted the reality competition show 'The Runner' and landed voice-acting roles in the 'Transformers' web series and Blumhouse's 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' film franchise. He is represented by Dan Levitt at The.Team.
This announcement follows other YouTuber-led film projects, including Sean 'Jacksepticeye' McLoughlin's animated Bloodborne movie and Mark 'Markiplier' Fischbach's self-funded horror movie Iron Lung.
The timeline
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Blumhouse and MatPat announce Amanda the Adventurer movie
At the Blumfest panel at New York Comic Con, Jason Blum and Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick reportedly revealed that Blumhouse has struck a multi-project deal with Patrick, beginning with a live-action film adaptation of Amanda the Adventurer. Patrick reportedly stated he is partnering with Blumhouse to bring his favorite indie games to the big screen, and the duo reportedly confirmed they are currently in talks with potential writers and directors for the project.[1]
Our read of the evidence
Mostly unverified. The announcement of the Amanda the Adventurer movie comes from a single report by Variety, with no primary‑source confirmation provided. Because the claim rests solely on that one outlet and further details such as writers and directors are still pending, the evidence remains mostly unverified.
Our rating counts evidence, not opinions about anyone: events confirmed by a primary source (the person's own post, their official site, a court or government record) weigh most, then how many independent outlets report the story.
What happens next
More details regarding the Amanda the Adventurer movie, including potential writers and directors, will be revealed soon according to Variety.
Frequently asked
Is the Amanda the Adventurer movie confirmed?
Yes, Blumhouse and Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick confirmed the live-action feature adaptation at New York Comic Con on October 9, 2026. According to Variety, the project is part of a multi-project deal between the studio and Patrick.
Who is producing the Amanda the Adventurer movie?
Matthew 'MatPat' Patrick will produce the film, along with Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald. Jason Blum of Blumhouse also spearheaded the announcement of the partnership.
Has a director or writer been hired for the movie?
No, a writer and director have not yet been hired. According to IGN, MatPat and Blumhouse are currently in talks with potential writers and directors for the film.
What is the Amanda the Adventurer game about?
The game follows Riley Park, who discovers VHS tapes of a children's cartoon in her aunt's house. The cartoon features a girl named Amanda and a sheep named Wooly who communicate directly with Riley through the television set.
More related drama (4)
Sources (4)
- variety.com, Amanda the Adventurer Video Game Movie in the Works From Blumhouse, Oct 9, 2026.
- ign.com, Blumhouse Partners With MatPat to Make Amanda the Adventurer Movie, Confirms More Indie Horror Game Adaptations Are Coming, Oct 9, 2026.
- dreadcentral.com, Facebook, Oct 9, 2026.
- Youtube (original post).
Cite this timeline
This timeline compiles 1 dated events from 4 sources. If it helped your reporting, cite it:
GenZHype. “Blumhouse and MatPat Confirm Amanda the Adventurer Movie at NYCC.”
GenZHype, 9 October 2026,
https://genzhype.com/drama/blumhouse-and-matpat-confirm-amanda-the-adventurer-movie-at-nycc/.