Donald Glover to Write, Direct, and Star in Netflix Live-Action PUBG Series

Grammy-winning artist and actor Donald Glover is set to write, direct, and star in a live-action adaptation of Krafton’s hit battle royale game, PUBG, for Netflix. The announcement marks a major crossover between gaming and prestige television, bringing one of the world’s most popular multiplayer shooters to the streaming giant with a creative force known for hits like Atlanta and Mr. & Mrs. Smith. While plot details remain under wraps, Glover’s involvement signals a character-driven take on the survival shooter, which has amassed hundreds of millions of players globally since its 2017 release. For Netflix, the project deepens its investment in video game adaptations following successes like Arcane and Castlevania, while for Krafton, it extends PUBG’s cultural footprint beyond esports and streaming. The collaboration also underscores Glover’s expanding multi-hyphenate role in Hollywood, as he continues to move between music, film, and now blockbuster game IP. With production timelines unannounced, fans and industry watchers alike will be watching how Glover translates PUBG’s tense, last-player-standing gameplay into serialized storytelling.