Ticket To Ride: Netflix Confirms Movie & TV Projects Of Popular Board Game In Development
Get ready to punch your tickets, because one of the most beloved modern board games is heading to the big screen. Netflix has officially announced that it is developing a movie based on the wildly popular railway-themed game, Ticket to Ride. This move signals the streaming giant’s growing commitment to adapting popular games for a global audience and has sent a wave of excitement through the board game community.
For years, families and friends have gathered around tables to strategically claim railway routes and connect cities across various maps. Now, that experience is being reimagined for a cinematic adventure.
All Aboard for a New Adventure In Ticket to Ride
Since its launch in 2004, Ticket to Ride has become a staple of game nights everywhere. With over 20 million copies sold and translations in more than 30 languages, its simple yet strategic gameplay has captivated a massive audience. The game challenges players to collect colored train cards to claim routes, with the goal of completing destination tickets and building the longest continuous path.
Netflix has secured the exclusive global rights to the franchise, which includes the potential for both scripted and unscripted projects across film and television. The first project out of the station will be a feature film, with the game’s original creator, Alan R. Moon, serving as an executive producer. “Just when I thought life couldn’t get more exciting, Ticket to Ride is teaming up with Netflix,” Moon said in a statement. “I can’t wait to help bring these exciting projects to the millions of fans of the game.”
The screenplay is being written by the duo of Ben Mekler and Chris Amick, with several production companies, including the Tannenbaum Company and Megamix, helping to bring the concept to life.
The Growing Game-to-Screen Portfolio
This announcement is part of a larger strategy for Netflix, which has been steadily building a diverse portfolio of adaptations based on popular games. Following the success of animated series like Arcane and Castlevania, the streamer has been branching out into various genres and formats.
The Ticket to Ride movie joins an expanding slate that includes an upcoming Assassin’s Creed series, a reality competition show based on Monopoly, and projects centered around Gears of War and Exploding Kittens. This also marks the second major board game acquisition for Netflix, which recently announced plans to develop a franchise based on another tabletop classic, Catan.
While details about the movie’s plot are still under wraps, the possibilities are intriguing. Will it be a family-friendly adventure, a historical drama set during the golden age of railroads, or a thrilling cross-country race? Whatever direction the creative team takes, the combination of a beloved brand and Netflix’s global reach is a powerful one. Fans of the game can look forward to seeing their favorite railway adventure come to life in a whole new way.
