Kojima Productions used its 10th-anniversary showcase Beyond the Strand to reveal a short teaser for Death Stranding Mosquito, an animated film set in the Death Stranding world. The teaser doesn’t give a full plot, but it gives a striking first impression: a brand-new lead character, a bold visual style, and hints of violence and strange powers. The studio posted details during the live event, and news outlets shared the footage and early reactions.
What the teaser actually shows
- A new protagonist — nicknamed the “Mosquito” — appears central in the clip. He has a thin, needle-like appendage on his face that seems to let him “suck” something from enemies. The teaser does not explain exactly what is taken, but the moment is framed as a frightening, important ability.
- Fight in the rain: The short scene we see is tense and action-filled — the Mosquito fights a porter (a character type fans know from the games) in stormy, wet conditions. The sequence signals the movie will lean into direct conflict and physical combat more than the games normally do.
- A unique art style: Rather than glossy, modern anime polish, the teaser uses bold, inky lines and heavy shading — a mixed look that feels like hand-drawn comics meeting digital animation. Many outlets praised how this style gives the film a grim, textured mood that still fits the Death Stranding tone.
What we can reasonably infer
- The film will expand the game’s lore rather than re-tell the games’ story: introducing brand-new characters and powers suggests an original story set inside the same universe. Kojima is producing and the project lists a director and screenwriter with anime and film credits, so this is clearly a serious, canonical expansion.
- The “Mosquito” ability will likely be a core plot device. Because the teaser centers on a sequence built around that power, expect the story to explore what the Mosquito takes and why — and how that affects the world and other characters.
Who’s making it
Kojima Productions confirmed the project during the anniversary stream. Early press reports name Hiroshi Miyamoto (anime director) as director and Aaron Guzikowski (screenwriter) as the scriptwriter, with Kojima himself producing. The film is described as an animated feature being developed with ABC Animation Studio (reporting varies by outlet as coverage spreads).
What we don’t know yet
- No full trailer or release date has been shared. The teaser is a short preview only.
- The teaser doesn’t explain what the Mosquito “sucks” from enemies — life, energy, memories, or something else — so key story details are still secret.
If you like Kojima’s strange, emotional world-building and want fresh stories set in it, this teaser suggests the film will deliver something new: a darker visual language and a plot that expands series lore without retreading the game. The creative team’s mix of anime and screenwriting talent also signals a cinematic approach that may appeal beyond gamers.