Xbox creates a dedicated unit to adapt its franchises into films and TV series. Unveiled on October 8, 2026, on Xbox Wire, Xbox Pictures joins a new division, XP, with Kayleen Walters appointed president.
The goal is to extend game worlds and characters beyond consoles and PCs. For audiences, this structure now designates a unit responsible for cinema, television, and other linear audiovisual storytelling. Xbox presents XP as a hub of capabilities already spread across several teams, destined to work with its studios and creative partners.
Kayleen Walters is leaving Mojang to take the helm of this division. She previously spent thirteen years at Lucasfilm, where she worked on developing franchises across films, merchandise, and partnerships. Her time at Mojang includes serving as executive producer on the Minecraft film adaptation.
XP also encompasses three additional divisions focused on merchandise, partnerships, and experiences like events or attractions. The announcement outlines this structure without revealing any specific new adaptation or a timetable for French releases.
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