Famous Japanese game designer Hideo Kojima has disclosed the films and series that kept him entertained in 2024. As the mastermind behind the Metal Gear franchise, he is celebrated as one of the early video game auteurs, especially recognized for his contributions to the stealth genre. Fans worldwide appreciate Kojima’s talent for developing clever and groundbreaking games that not only test players but also offer breathtaking visual storytelling. With a portfolio that includes Death Stranding and Snatcher, Kojima has reached extraordinary heights, becoming a producer, director, and writer throughout his 36-year journey in the industry.
In 2005, Hideo Kojima founded Kojima Productions, but he left the company in 2015. He made a comeback in 2019 as an independent studio, producing Death Stranding alongside Norman Reedus. His love for films began in his youth when he discovered a Super 8 camera. Kojima frequently updates his social media with his latest film and TV show picks, and he has now put together a list of his top favorites for 2024.
Hideo Kojima’s Favorite Movies And TV Shows Of 2024
Hideo Kojima recently shared on Threads that his favorite movies for 2024 include Past Lives, The Teachers’ Lounge, Dune: Part Two, All of Us Strangers, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, La Chimera, Hit Man, Gondola, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, The Substance, The Holdovers, and Juror #2. He also highlighted some of his top Japanese films, which are A Girl Named Ann, All the Long Nights, and My Sunshine.
2024 brought a fantastic lineup of TV shows, including The Day of the Jackal, Presumed Innocent, and Disclaimer, making it a tough decision for anyone. However, Kojima highlighted Shōgun and True Detective: Night Country, the latter of which earned Jodie Foster a recent Golden Globe, as his favorites. Anime also had its moment, with Kojima selecting Look Back, Flow, and Robot Dreams. Not one to shy away from sharing his views on films, he recently expressed his thoughts on Joker: Folie à Deux. While it didn’t resonate well with many fans, he surprisingly found it enjoyable and appreciated the performances by Joaquin and Gaga.
In between his movie and TV show marathons, Kojima has been working tirelessly on Death Stranding 2. The sequel to the 2019 title was confirmed by Norman Reedus back in 2022, but we’re still waiting for a release date. The bright side is that fans should look forward to a reveal in 2025, as the game designer has indicated.