According to Deadline, Netflix has tapped Aaron and Adam Nee to adapt the cult board game “Catan”. The brothers will write and direct the live-action feature. They previously contributed to the screenplay for “Masters of the Universe”, and prior to that, co-wrote and directed the adventure comedy “The Lost City” starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.
This is the first concrete update on the “Catan” adaptation following Netflix's deal with publisher Asmodee. Back in October 2025, the streaming giant announced plans to turn the popular board game into a sprawling media franchise spanning films, TV series, and video games.
“Catan” first hit tables in 1995. Over three decades, the creation of German game designer Klaus Teuber has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. In the game, players settle the fictional island of Catan, building roads, founding settlements, and trading resources.