Kojima Productions has unveiled the first teaser and poster forDeath Stranding Isolations, the upcoming 2D animated seriesstreamingexclusively on Disney+ in 2027.
The new series will tell a completely original story, separate from the video games.Under directorTakayuki Sano,the hand-drawn animations have beenbroughtto life by renowned studioE&H Production(NINJA KAMUI, BULLET/BULLET, Magic Knight Rayearth).
Death Stranding Isolationsis set in North America and takes place immediately after Sam, the game’s protagonist, reconnects the continentby means ofthe Chiral Network.However, as America is reborn from the ashes, the renewed connections that bind it together bringaboutnewandunforeseen consequences.
“In this tumultuous new landscape, there are some who walk a different path to the one chosen by Sam and his Bridges comrades: a wise old man who connects people through a method that defies all reckoning; a female soldier ensnared in a cycle of war and destruction; a boy who seethes with rage at the absurdity of his life…and of course, the girl who chose to sever all ties with the outside world…Fate has other plans for her, however, and chance encounters see her launched headfirst into a world she does not recognize.”
“One of the unique abilities of entertainment is its power to enhance the spirituality of those who consume it, and I think this is something that Mr. Kojima’s works have always achieved. As a result, I approached this production with an exceptionally strong sense of duty and responsibility. I knew that no matter what, I needed to accomplish the same thing,” said Takayuki Sano.
Theseries’ original character designsare byIlya Kuvshinov,with screenplay byTow Ubukata.Hideo Kojimaexecutive produces.
As of June 2026, theDeath Strandingseries has reached a cumulative player base of over 27 million worldwide.Death Stranding: Director’s Cutis currently available forPlayStation5and on PC, available through Steamorthe Epic Games Store, whileDeath Stranding 2: On The Beach is currently available forPlayStation5and on PC, available throughSteamorthe Epic Games Store
Alive-actionDeath Strandingfilmis in development from A24 with Michael Sarnoski (A Quiet Place: Day One) set to write and direct, while ananimatedDeath Strandingmovieis also in the works with Aaron Guzikowski (Prisoners) penning the script.
Watch the newDeath Stranding Isolationsteaser below.
