Bloodborne video game film adaptation announced with YouTuber Jacksepticeye

Hit video game Bloodborne is being developed into an animated film co-produced by YouTube star Jacksepticeye.

The 2015 PlayStation exclusive is one of the most celebrated games of all time, but has never received a sequel despite fan demand.

While plot details and a release date remain under wraps, the film will be developed by Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions, who say the adaption will be true to the spirit of the game.

The news was confirmed at this year's CinemaCon, which brings together studios and cinema executives for a sneak peek at upcoming productions.

The annual event kicked off in Las Vegas on Monday.

Attendees were also treated to Tom Holland in hologram form presenting a fresh clip of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as well as a first look at The Social Reckoning, the highly-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed 2010 film The Social Network.

Bloodborne, from legendary Japanese developer FromSoftware, built on the studio's successful Dark Souls series, famed for its punishing, strategic combat encounters.

The emphasis on skillful play and Bloodborne's gothic, Victorian setting made it an instant favourite with critics, and it's widely regarded as one of the best video games of all time.

Since its release, Bloodborne has taken on an almost mythical status among players, who have been clamouring for a sequel or remake.

But FromSoftware has instead focused on producing other titles such as Elden Ring, which is also being adapted into a film.

Jacksepticeye, real name Seán McLoughlin, found fame as a YouTuber but has recently been making moves into acting.

He had a cameo in Iron Lung, the smash-hit horror film self-financed, filmed and directed by fellow social media star Markiplier.

And he also voiced Punch Up, a pint-sized supervillain, in last year's critically acclaimed video game Dispatch.

CinemaCon gives those in the room an exclusive look at what they can expect from ongoing productions.

They were shown a fresh trailer for Spider-Man sequel Brand New Day - which is likely to have broken a few hearts of fans in the room.

US outlet Variety reports that in the new clip that debuted at CinemaCon, Holland's Peter Parker finds out that MJ has moved on.

Last time viewers saw Holland's character, he voluntarily erased himself from the lives and memories of his loved ones.

This included love interest MJ, played by Holland's real life partner Zendaya, who is set to reprise her role.

Aaron Sorkin also introduced a clip of his upcoming film The Social Reckoning, which he's written and directed.

It will feature Succession star Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg.

Anora's Mikey Madison, The Bear's Jeremy Allen White and On My Block's Sierra Capri will also star in the sequel, which follows a Facebook engineer and Wall Street Journal's involvement in whistleblowing.

Dwayne Johnson also took to the stage with Kevin Hart and Jack Black to share an exclusive look at the new Jumanji movie, which is called Jumanji: Open World.

The Moana actor also reportedly paid tribute Robin Williams, who starred in the original 1995 film.

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