Rocket League Movie “PLAY!” 2024: Release Date, Synopsis, Characters And More

Get ready for a turbocharged ride through the world of esports, folks! The highly addictive vehicular soccer video game, Rocket League, is soon to hit the big screen in Japan. Named “PLAY!”, this movie is set to launch across the country in Spring 2024. Under the direction of Tomoyuki Furumaya and with production under Oji Hiroi, the movie brings together a talented cast, featuring Daiken Okudaira and Oji Suzuka in leading roles.

To give you a snapshot, “PLAY!” is about a young male student who puts together a rather unconventional esports team. Their journey from obscurity to national fame forms the heart of the story. Interestingly, the narrative draws inspiration from a real-life student who formed an esports team and eventually competed on the national stage.

Apart from our leads, the cast includes Kanata Hongo, Yudai Chiba, and Shogo Ishida each portraying a member of this dynamic esports crew. The renowned Japanese animation studio, Signal MD, is handling the production. In a nod to the game’s art style, the movie will incorporate cel-shaded animation, making for a truly unique viewing experience.

Rocket League Movie “PLAY!”

The esports community is buzzing with anticipation for this release. With Rocket League’s global acclaim as an esports game, the movie could potentially interest and draw in a fresh wave of fans.

Apart from that, “PLAY!” also signifies the growing traction esports is gaining in Japan, helping push the industry further into the mainstream. Additional details about the film include collaboration with Psyonix, Rocket League’s developer, and publisher. Distribution will be handled by Toho, a well-known Japanese film distributor. With an estimated budget of around $10 million and expected to be rated PG-13, this movie is all set to be a blockbuster.

As a big fan of both esports and Rocket League, we can’t wait until Spring 2024 to watch “PLAY!”. If you’re a fellow fan or merely intrigued by esports, this movie could be a great watch for you too. It promises to serve up a hearty dose of inspiration and fun, much like the game it’s based on.