Video games have come a long way since their inception, with many titles now considered to be on par with Hollywood blockbusters in terms of production values and storytelling. It’s no surprise then that many of these popular games are now being adapted for TV/the big screen. Here, we take a look at 15 upcoming TV and Movie adaptations of video games that have been announced and are in various stages of development.
Halo: Season 2
Release Date: TBA
The long-awaited adaptation of the iconic Xbox first-person shooter series is back for a second season on Showtime. The show is being produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television and will continue to explore the world of the Halo games. It is not clear when the new series will be released yet.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Release Date: December 20, 2024
The popular video game series is getting a third movie adaptation, following the success of the first two films. The movie will see Sonic and his friends return to the big screen as they face new challenges and enemies.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Release Date: April 7, 2023
The classic video game is getting a live-action adaptation with a new take on the beloved characters. The movie will explore the world of the Mario games, with new characters and a fresh storyline. It is set to release in the upcoming months on April 7th.
God of War
Release Date: TBA
The critically acclaimed action-adventure game series is getting a TV adaptation on Amazon Prime. The series will be produced by the game’s creator, David Jaffe, and will explore the world of ancient Greece and the characters that inhabit it.
Ghost of Tsushima
Release Date: TBA
The popular action-adventure game is getting a live-action adaptation on Roku. The series will explore the game’s story and characters, delving deeper into the world of feudal Japan and the samurai warriors who inhabit it.
Minecraft
The Movie, Release Date: TBA
The popular sandbox game is getting a live-action movie adaptation. The movie will explore the game’s world and characters. It was originally supposed to be released in March of 2022 by Warner Bros. Pictures, however, the new release date is unknown.
Fallout
Release Date: TBA
A TV series adaptation of the popular post-apocalyptic RPG game is in development at Amazon Prime. The series will explore the game’s story and characters, delving deeper into the world of a post-nuclear apocalypse and the survivors who inhabit it.
Mortal Kombat 2
Release Date: TBA
The popular fighting game is getting a second movie adaptation, following the success of the first film. The movie will see the return of the game’s iconic characters as they face off in a new tournament.
Twisted Metal
Release Date: TBA
The Series: The iconic car-combat game is getting a TV adaptation on Peacock. The series will be produced by Michael Jonathan Smith, known for his work on the Lethal Weapon series, and will explore the game’s characters and the world they inhabit. The series is expected to release sometime in 2023.
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu 2 & Pokemon Live-Action Series
Release Date: TBA
The beloved Pokemon franchise is getting a second live-action movie adaptation and a new live-action series. Detective Pikachu 2 will continue the story of the first movie and the series will explore the world of the Pokemon games, introducing new characters and storylines.
Borderlands
Release Date: TBA
A TV series adaptation of the popular first-person shooter game is in development at Lionsgate. This movie has been a long time coming given that it was originally announced back in 2016. The series will explore the game’s story and characters, delving deeper into the world of Pandora and the vault hunters who inhabit it. It could be released in 2023, but there is no official date yet.
BioShock
Release Date: TBA
The acclaimed first-person shooter series is being adapted into a movie by Netflix. The series had one prior attempt by Universal a few years ago, but ultimately it fell apart. Hopefully Netflix and Take-Two will be able to follow through with this adaptation. The Movie will be directed by Francis Lawrence, and will explore the world of Rapture and the characters that inhabit it.
Assassin’s Creed
Release Date: TBA
A TV series adaptation of the popular action-adventure game franchise is in development at Netflix, with Ubisoft’s Jason Altman and Danielle Kreinik serving as executive producers. The series will explore the centuries-old struggle between the Assassins and the Templars, the game’s main factions.
Horizon Zero Dawn
Release Date: TBA
The popular action-RPG game is getting a live-action series adaptation on Netflix. The series will be produced by Steve Blackman, known for his work on the popular series “Fargo” and “Altered Carbon”. The show will explore the game’s world and characters, delving deeper into the story of Aloy and the robotic creatures that inhabit it. The series is set to take a different approach than the game, with Blackman stating that the show will have a “bigger, more expansive” story.
These are just a few of the upcoming TV and Movie adaptations of video games that have been announced. With the increasing popularity of video games and the high production values of many titles, it’s likely that we’ll see even more adaptations in the future.
