Final Fantasy VII Director Yoshinori Kitase Says Final Fantasy Could Get a TV Series Following FF7 Remake’s Expanded Storytelling

Final Fantasy could eventually expand into television, according to longtime series producer Yoshinori Kitase. The original Final Fantasy VII director has expressed interest in seeing future games or TV series inspired by the franchise’s stories, pointing to the expanded world of the Final Fantasy VII Remake as an opportunity for further adaptations.

Speaking to IGN during Lucca Comics & Games 2026, Kitase discussed Square Enix’s interest in bringing its gaming properties to other entertainment formats. He suggested that the additional world-building in the remake trilogy could provide material for storytelling beyond the games.

“Given the fact that we created this game, the remake of Final Fantasy VII, which explored the world of Final Fantasy VII way more than the original version, I think that it would be nice to have in the future games or TV series inspired by the story of Final Fantasy,”

Kitase said.

He added that he did not see why such an adaptation should not be possible in the future. However, he did not confirm any television project currently in development.

Final Fantasy Has Already Explored Movies and Anime

Square Enix has previously experimented with adapting the franchise into other formats. Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within introduced a standalone CGI movie in 2001, while Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children continued Cloud Strife’s story following the original game. The publisher also expanded Final Fantasy XV through a prequel anime and the feature film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV.

Kitase’s comments suggest that the company could explore similar opportunities again, although no specific adaptation has been announced.

The upcoming Final Fantasy VII Revelation will conclude the remake trilogy in 2027. Its expanded interpretation of the original game’s world has given Square Enix additional opportunities to develop its characters and locations.

A television adaptation could introduce these stories to viewers who have never played the games, although Kitase has not confirmed whether Square Enix intends to pursue that direction.