Dmitri Johnson

Dmitri M. Johnson is a film and television producer widely credited with helping usher in the  modern era of videogame adaptations in Hollywood. As co-founder of Story Kitchen, he focuses  on developing globally resonant franchises by translating iconic and emerging interactive  properties into premium film & television.  

Prior to launching Story Kitchen, Johnson founded dj2 Entertainment, where he produced Sonic  the Hedgehog (2020), launching Paramount Pictures’ billion-dollar franchise that redefined the  commercial potential of videogame adaptations. The series continued with sequels in 2022 and  2024, with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 slated for release in 2027.  

Johnson has since become one of the most active producers working at the intersection of games  and Hollywood, shepherding adaptations from some of the most recognizable brands in interactive  entertainment. His slate includes projects based on Tomb Raider (including Netflix’s animated  series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft and an upcoming live-action series at Prime Video),  Life Is Strange, It Takes Two, SIFU, Vampire Survivors, Streets of Rage, Drifter, Shinobi, Split  Fiction, and other high-profile titles, along with nostalgic entertainment brands such as Teddy  Ruxpin and Toys “R” Us.  

Under Johnson’s leadership, Story Kitchen maintains a first-look television deal with Amazon  MGM Studios and a feature film animation first-look partnership with DreamWorks Animation,  positioning Story Kitchen as one of the leading studios focused on game-to-screen storytelling.  

Known for his emphasis on narrative authenticity and respect for fan communities, Johnson has  built a reputation as a trusted bridge between the videogame industry and Hollywood, helping  shape a new generation of cross-media franchises.