Sleeping Dogs Movie Finally Gets A Positive Update From MCU Star

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If you enjoyed action-packed movies like V/H/S/2, Nobody 2, or The Night Comes For Us, you’ll be thrilled to hear that the Sleeping Dogs film adaptation is being revived.

Simu Liu, known for his role in Shang-Chi, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Timo Tjahjanto will direct the Sleeping Dogs movie. He did so by retweeting Tjahjanto’s post, which quoted Bram Stoker’s Dracula, saying, “We’ll cross oceans of time to make this.” Fans of the Sleeping Dogs game have reason to be thrilled, as Tjahjanto’s previous film, The Night Comes For Us, a gritty Indonesian crime movie, shares a similar style and atmosphere. While it’s a different story, the visual and thematic connections suggest how Tjahjanto might approach the Sleeping Dogs adaptation. He’s even stated that The Night Comes For Us includes many references to Sleeping Dogs, even down to the costumes.

This Movie Has Been A Long Time Coming

ladies and gents, the director of sleeping dogs.

— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) December 28, 2025

Okay, so things are getting interesting with the potential Sleeping Dogs movie. It all started on X (formerly Twitter) with Simu Liu expressing how rare it is for a project to actually get made, and how encouraging the fan response has been. He even hinted at a sequel game if the movie takes off – that’s the ultimate goal! Director Timo Tjahjanto then jumped in, and it sounded like he was subtly calling out the studio executives, suggesting they just don’t get what makes Sleeping Dogs special. He alluded to some pretty rough drafts he’d seen. And Liu? He simply confirmed he’s read those same drafts, with a playful acknowledgement. Basically, it seems like everyone involved is frustrated with the roadblocks, and the executives are taking the heat. It’s a messy but transparent situation, and honestly, it makes me even more eager to see this movie happen.

Originally launched in 2012, Sleeping Dogs has become a fan favorite, known for its exciting mix of martial arts combat, shooting, and parkour movement. The game follows Wei Shen, a Hong Kong police officer who goes undercover to take down the Sun On Yee Triad. A film adaptation was announced earlier this year, with Donnie Yen set to produce and star as Wei Shen. The script’s first draft is now finished, and all eyes are on director Timo Tjahjanto to bring the project to life.

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2025-12-29 01:12