Crazy Taxi is getting its first feature adaptation. Netflix and Sega are developing a live-action comedy inspired by the famous arcade racing game, with the production team behind the Sonic film franchise.
Released in arcades in 1999 before becoming a breakout hit on Dreamcast, Crazy Taxi puts you behind the wheel of a taxi roaring through crowded streets. Each ride tasks you with delivering passengers to their destination before the timer runs out, as you rack up shortcuts, stunts, and risk-taking in a vibe closely tied to punk rock.
The film’s screenplay will be written by Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the duo behind the new version of Is There a Cop to Save the World?. No director or cast members have been announced yet.
The production brings together Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara. The three producers are already steering the Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise, with the next chapter, Sonic 4, in development for a 2027 release, after filming wrapped and the cast was strengthened, along with fresh details about the project.
The transition to the big screen will need to translate the game's sense of freedom and its frenetic pace into a carefully crafted story. Netflix and Sega describe the project as a live-action comedy, but the plot and characters remain under wraps.
This adaptation kicks off a partnership spanning several Sega licenses. A film adaptation of Stranger Than Heaven and a new animated series Sonic are also in development. Meanwhile, the video game license is set to return with Crazy Taxi: World Tour, announced for 2027.
The film Crazy Taxi currently has no announced filming start date or Netflix release date.
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