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Movies and series that will be made from the game From Minecraft to Sonic 3

Herbert Huffner

In The Days When Film And Television Adaptations Of Games Have Become Very Popular, We Intend To Introduce The Works That Will Be Produced And Broadcast In The Future. 

Over the past years, we have seen the expansion of film and television adaptations based on video games, and now we can reg,ularly hear the news of making an adaptation based on a match.

Many adaptations from video games fail, and for this reason, many fans are always worried about such transformations. However, over the years, we have seen successful adaptations such as Sonic movies, Castlevania anime, Arcane animation, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime.

Now, since we are witnessing the production and broadcast of various adaptations of video games these days, we decided to introduce future works such as movies, series, anime, and animation that are supposed to be produced and presented to fans based on games—noting that the order of these works is based on the time of screening or broadcast.

Movies in development based on the game

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The movie Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

فیلم Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

The movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an adaptation of the Dungeons and Dragons games, where we see the story of a group that tries to find a long-lost relic, but they enter the wrong path, and now they are in great danger. . Not much information is available about the Dungeons & Dragons movie, but the first trailer for the movie promises fans an exciting adventure film with exciting jokes.

Super Mario Brothers animation

The Super Mario Bros. Animation Movie

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, was a supervisor in the animation The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is present.

After the Super Mario Bros. commercial failure in 1993, Nintendo is collaborating with Universal and Illumination Entertainment to make a new adaptation of the Mario series. The Super Mario Bros. Animation The movie is supposed to follow the story of Mario and his brother Luigi, who must travel through a labyrinthine underground world to save Princess Peach and stop Bowser.

A lot of information about the story and events of The Super Mario Bros. animation: the movie is not available, but based on its trailers, it can be seen that this animation is inspired by different versions of Mario games like Mario Kart and Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, is present as a supervisor in this project. Of course, this animation’s list of voice actors has caused a lot of confusion, but the shows of The Super Mario Bros. Movie have been noticed.

Gran Turismo movie

Gran Turismo movie

The film Gran Turismo is based on a true story in the making, which follows the story of a teenage gamer who enjoyed the Gran Turismo game experience on PlayStation and dreamed of becoming a professional driver. This person has now truly become a professional racing driver. The making of the Gran Turismo movie undoubtedly surprised many fans, and many are worried about repeating the story of the Need For Speed ​​movie. But now Neill Blomkamp is sitting on the director’s chair, and the movie’s story is at least about car racing.

Borderlands movie

Borderlands movie

The film Borderlands is one of the most anticipated adaptations of the world of video games, in which we see the presence of famous actors such as Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black. The movie Borderlands, which still does not have much information about its story and events, is scheduled to be released at an unspecified time in 2023, and even the filming and production stages of this movie have ended. In any case, it remains to be seen if the Borderlands movie can turn out to be a good adaptation of the Borderlands game world or if the result will disappoint fans.

Sonic the Hedgehog movie 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 movie

The Sonic films are some of the best-selling and most successful video game adaptations

The Sonic films are among the highest-grossing and most successful video game adaptations, breaking several records. After the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, it was not surprising that the third part of this series was confirmed. At the moment, not much information is available about the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and we only know that Sonic will return with Knuckles and Tails in this episode. We should probably wait for the presence of more characters from the Sonic game world in this movie.

Return to Silent Hill movie

Movie Return to Silent Hill

After confirming the development of several new games from the Silent Hill series, the story of a new Silent Hill movie has also been endorsed by Konami. This horror movie is going to be called Return to Silent Hill. The film is currently in production, and Christoph Gans, director of 2006’s Silent Hill, is directing Return to Silent Hill. This horror film is supposed to be a sequel to Silent Hill and has nothing to do with Silent Hill 2. Also, Return to Silent Hill movie will be produced based on the Silent Hill 2 game.

Ghost of Tsushima movie

Ghost of Tsushima movie

The game Ghost of Tsushima was released in the summer of 2020 and achieved great success. The Ghost of Tsushima game follows the story of Jin Sakai, the last survivor of his clan, and he must now fight against the invading Mongol forces to free Tsushima. Sony is looking to make Ghost of Tsushima, and for this purpose, it has approached Chad Stahlsky, the director of the John Wick film series, to direct this film. Not much information is available on Ghost of Tsushima except that it will likely be an all-Japanese production and the film is still in the early stages of production.

Division movie

The Division movie

The Division has been rumored for years, and even after Netflix acquired the rights to The Division, the development process seemed to accelerate. However, this film has not yet been produced. However, we still see the presence of Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal in it, and it seems that the presence of Rawson Marshall Thurber as the new director, who has already changed a lot of people, has given new life to the film Division.

The events of The Division movie are supposed to take place in the future and apocalyptic New York, where a deadly virus has destroyed human civilization. The film will tell the story of a group whose members try to save what is left of society and culture.

Bioshock movie

Bioshock movie

Years ago, a movie based on the game Bioshock was supposed to be made, but in the end, the production of this movie was canceled due to the complexities of its story. Now Netflix is ​​working with the creators of the game to make Bioshock, with Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence as director and Logan writer Michael Green as a screenwriter. Ken Levine, the creator of the Bioshock game series, will also appear as a consultant on the Bioshock movie. Considering Lawrence’s busy schedule, this film is still in the early stages of development; we should not wait for the production and distribution of Bioshock on Netflix anytime soon.

Minecraft movie

Minecraft movie

After the success of the Minecraft game series, a film based on it was announced by Warner Bros. Many people have come and gone from this project, and at one point, even Steve Carell was supposed to be in the Minecraft movie. However, it remains to be seen whether the Minecraft movie will finally be made or will remain in limbo. In any case, the Minecraft movie has not yet gone in front of the camera, and a new team has recently taken the helm of the Minecraft movie. It is even said that Jason Momoa, the actor who plays Aquaman, will star in this movie.

Gears of War movie

Gears of War movie

The news of making a film based on the Gears of War game series has been heard for years, and in 2007, New Line Cinema received the rights to make a film from this series. After that, Universal hired F. Scott Frazier in 2018 to start making Gears of War, which was never made. Now Netflix has officially received the rights to make a live-action film based on the Gears of War series. However, the movie Gears of War is still in the early stages of production, and there is a long way to go.

Metal Gear Solid movie

Metal Gear Solid movie

With the selection of Jordan Vogt-Roberts as the director, the production of the Metal Gear Solid film has officially begun. In this movie, a very advanced tank is supposed to be stolen by a terrorist group, and Solid Snake, an elite soldier, is sent to recover this tank. Since the announcement of the Metal Gear Solid movie, Vogt Roberts has spoken with Hideo Kojima, the creator of the series, and shared his ideas. Also, Oscar Isaac will play the Solid Snake role in the Metal Gear Solid movie. This movie hasn’t been made yet, but it is said it is still alive.

Riot in the city movie

Streets of Rage movie

Derrick Kolstad, the writer of the John Wick film series, is writing the screenplays for Streets of Rage and Sifu.

In April this year, the news was published that a film based on the game Streets of Rage is being made. Also, Derrick Kolstad, the writer of the John Wick film series and the scriptwriter of the film Nobody, has taken on the task of writing the script for this film. This comes after the city riot series was revived with the release of Streets of Rage 4, and it remains to be seen whether Kolstad can deliver an engaging action movie to fans or the film’s path will face many problems.

Just Cause movie

Just Cause movie

It has been a long time since the news of the making of the Just Cause movie has been heard, but during these years, this project has faced several directors and writers, and even at one time, Jason Momoa was supposed to play the role of Rico Rodriguez in the Just Cause movie. The Just Cause movie focuses on Rico Rodriguez, the game’s main character. Yelm Just Cause follows the story of Rico, who receives a mission to stop a mercenary group called The Black Hand. Additionally, Just Cause is set to feature a female lead.

Diez Gun movie

Days Gone movie

The Days Gone game had a difficult and weak start, and although there is no news of making a sequel to this game, Sony is looking for a movie adaptation of the Days Gone game. Days Gone takes place after a widespread and devastating disease in North America. The game’s story is about the character of Deacon St. John, a veteran of the Afghanistan war and a former member of the local motorcycle club, who searches for his lost love, who was thought to be dead while trying to survive against mutant and predatory humans.

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It Takes Two movie

A film and series based on the game It Take Two is under construction, in which we see the presence of the creators of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The story of the game It Takes Two is about a couple named May and Cody, who is now close to separation after a series of differences. Due to a magical force, this couple is now transformed into two miniature dolls and thrown into a fantasy world. To be saved, they have to solve the problems that exist in their relationship, and this leads to the formation of an attractive and exciting adventure. Also, Dwayne Johnson’s studio is involved in the film’s production. It Takes Two, which has strengthened the rumors of Rock’s presence in this film.

Gravity Rush movie

Gravity Rush movie

Sony Pictures continues to adapt the PlayStation games to Gravity Rush. The game puts players in the role of a girl named Kat, who receives the supernatural power to overcome gravity and is tasked with protecting the people of the village of Hekseville against the monsters of an unknown race called the Nevi. There is still not much information about the Gravity Rush movie, such as the release time or whether this movie is going to be a live-action or animated work, and it has to be seen. Ultimately, this movie can fill the place of Gravity Rush 3. It will face an adverse reaction from the fans.

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Sifu movie

Sifu is the latest video game to have a movie adaptation. Sifu tells a classic revenge story. Derrick Kolstad, the writer of the John Wick film series and the screenwriter of the film Nobody, has taken over the task of writing the script for this film. Not much information about the Sifu movie is available, and the Sifu movie is still in the early stages of production.

But its most prominent attraction is its unique kung fu fights, Especially since you can use environmental elements during the battles and use them to destroy the enemies. Another notable game feature is the aging system, where the primary character ages every time he dies. Your attacks will become more robust as you age, but your health bar will decrease in return.

Under construction series based on the game

Arkin animation

Arcane animation

Arcane is returning for a second season after becoming a massive hit for Netflix.

Arcane is an adult animated series that has been renewed for a second season following its success and acclaim from critics, viewers, and fans of League of Legends. Arcane animation is an adaptation of the League of Legends game world, which focuses on Vi and Jinx, and the first season of Arcane animation was a massive success for Wright Games and Netflix. However, fans have to wait at least until 2023 to watch the second season of Arkin animation to follow the continuation of the story of Vi and Jinx.

Hilo series

Halo series

The Halo series is an adaptation of the Halo game series, but its story does not take place in the game world, and Master Chief leads a group called Team Silver. The Halo series events occur in the year 26 when humanity enters a great war with an alien threat called the Covenant. This series will show emotional, epic, action, adventure, and vision of future stories. Although the Halo series became a massive success for Paramount Plus, its changes to the game were met with protests from fans, and the Halo series is set to return for a second season anyway.

Animation Dragon Age: Forgiveness

Dragon Age: Absolution animation

Dragon Age: Absolution animation follows the adventures of a formerly enslaved person named Miriam, who joins a group of thieves, Thieves trying to steal a powerful and dangerous object called Curriculum Infinitus. Although the connection of this animation with the game Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is still unknown, it seems that Bioware has plans to make fans excited for the new part of the Dragon Age game with the animation Dragon Age: Absolution.

Sonic Prime animation

Sonic Prime animation

Sonic Prime is the latest adaptation of the Sonic video game series, which Netflix describes as an adventure where the fate of a new and strange multiverse is in Sonic’s hands. In the animation Sonic Prime, we see Sonic’s accidental journey in the multiverse and entering a different world. Sonic must cooperate with the help of a different version of his friends to fight against Dr. Eggman. Salvation will also come.

The last survivor of us series

Serial The Last of Us

Many fans are protesting the casting of The Last of Us series.

This series is an adaptation of the game The Last of Us, which has received mixed reactions so far. The events of The Last of Us series occur twenty years after human civilization’s destruction. A tenacious survivor named Jewel is hired to get Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of a haunted quarantine zone. What seems like a simple task in the valley soon becomes an emotional and violent journey as they traverse the entire United States and rely on each other to survive.

Many believe that the acting team of The Last of Us series does not resemble the game’s characters, and of course, the creators of the series have also made changes to it. Also, based on the published shows, The Last of Us series has more different content than its game, and among these additional content, we can mention the presence of Ellie’s mother in The Last of Us series.

Twisted Metal series

Twisted Metal series

The Twisted Metal series is an adaptation of the PlayStation Twisted Metal game series produced for Peacock Network. During the series, John Doe receives an offer for a better life in which he must successfully deliver a mysterious package in a post-apocalyptic world. With the help of a car thief, he has to face the wild robbers who destroy the vehicles. In the Twisted Metal series, we will see John Doe face off against a crazy clown who drives a very familiar ice cream truck.

Fallout series

Fallout series

After the Fallout movie project was canceled, Bethesda worked on the Fallout series in collaboration with Amazon. Not much information about this series is available, and only based on the published image do we know that the Fallout series story will revolve around the members of Vault 33. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, creators of the Westworld series, and Todd Howard, the director of the Fallout game series, are also involved in the project as producers. The Fallout series is expected to air on Amazon in late 2023 or early 2024.

Castlevania Nocturne anime

Anime Castlevania: Nocturne

Anime Castlevania: Nocturne is the continuation of the story of the original Castlevania anime

After the success of the Castlevania anime and its unexpected ending in the fourth season, Netflix and Powerhouse are collaborating to create a new Castlevania anime series under the name Castlevania: Nocturne. The Castlevania: Nocturne anime will focus on Reacher Belmont, the son of Saifa and Trevor Belmont. Maria Renard is one of the characters in the world of Castlevania who will be the main character of the anime Castlevania: Nocturne. The events of this anime will take place in France during the French Revolution, which coincides with 1792. The airing time of this anime is not yet known.

Tome Reader anime

Tomb Raider anime

The Tomb Raider anime is set to continue the stories and adventures of Lara Croft after the events of the reboot trilogy of the Tomb Raider game developed by Crystal Dynamics. After the successful collaboration with Powerhouse on the anime Castlevania and the anime Blood of Zeus, Netflix is ​​also working on the Tome Reader anime. Although it is not yet clear when the Tomb Raider anime will air on Netflix, it seems that fans can look forward to the Tomb Raider anime in 2023.

Anime Nia: Automata

Anime NieR: Automata

The anime NieR: Automata is based on Platinum Games’ game NieR: Automata and follows the adventures of 2B, a fighting humanoid robot. After its release in 2017, this game was praised by many players and critics, who praised its gameplay and incredible story. Not much information is available on the NieR: Automata anime, but it is expected to depict the game’s story as an animated series for viewers.

Horizon 2047 series

Horizon 2047 series

Some time ago, it was revealed that Sony Pictures is making a series based on the game Horizon Zero Dawn under the PlayStation brand, and this live-action series will be produced for streaming on Netflix. This series will focus on Eloy, the main character of the Horizon Zero Dawn game, whose events take place on Earth in the 31st century, where we witness an apocalyptic era where robotic beings have taken over the Earth. Horizon 2047 is still in the early stages of development, and Steve Blackman’s current focus is on the fourth season of The Umbrella Academy.

Alan Wick series

Alan Wake series

The game Alan Wake follows the story of Alan Wake, who must face and fight against the dark force in Bright Falls to save his wife. This game, which gradually became a famous work among gamers, had a cinematic narrative, and even Remedy said that this game is like a TV series. The news of making the Alan Wake series has been heard for years, and some time ago, AMC took over creating and broadcasting the Alan Wake series, but this project is still in the early stages of development.

copper effect series

Mass Effect series

After the success of the Mass Effect trilogy, Legendary Pictures acquired the film adaptation rights to Mass Effect, but the project never went ahead of the camera. Now the news of making a series based on the Mass Effect game has been published, and it is said that this series will be broadcast on Amazon. Amazon is also developing the Fallout series, and apparently, the network is interested in making more video game adaptations. The production of the Mass Effect series has not been decided yet, but Bioware has already said that television is the right platform for the series.

Assassin’s Creed series

Assassin’s Creed series

Netflix is making a live-action series based on the game Assassin’s Creed, and some time ago, Jeb Stewart, the writer of Die Hard and Vikings: Valhalla series, took on the task of writing the script of the Assassin’s Creed series. The series is one of several collaborations between Netflix and Ubisoft. Still, it is currently unclear whether the Assassin’s Creed series will be an adaptation of one of the games in the series or will tell a standalone story, even though Ubisoft has made an unsuccessful attempt in the cinema with Assassin’s Creed.

Knuckles series

Knuckles series

Before the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Paramount announced the creation of a series based on the character of Knuckles, which will be broadcast on the Paramount Plus network. It is expected that this series will focus on the past and the origin of Knuckles’ character. Idris Elba, who voiced Knuckles in Sonic 2, will return to voice Knuckles in the Knuckles series.

Doyle Me Karai animation

Devil May Cry animation

Adi Shankar, the producer of the Castlevania series, is now making an animated series based on the Devil May Cry game. Last year, he confirmed that all of the scripts for the first season of Duel Me Cry had been completed, and he also revealed that they already have plans for multiple seasons and story arcs. However, no picture of the Devil May Cry animation has been released yet, and we don’t even know when this animation will air on Netflix.

God of War series

God of War series

Amazon and the television division of Sony Pictures are in talks to make a TV adaptation based on the God of War game series. This live-action series will be based on this series of action-adventure games with the theme of ancient gods. Amazon, which these days is trying hard to make adaptations from video games, hopes that its attempt to make a God of War series will be successful, Especially since this game is now viral among gamers.

Ground animation

Grounded animation

Developed by Obsidian, Grounded is an online multiplayer game that focuses on small children who have been shrunk to the size of insects. These kids must work together to survive all the scary things in the backyard, including spiders, ants, and other creatures. The events of the animated film Grounded will take place in the same world as the game, where four friends find technology that makes them very small. Now they must fight to survive in their backyard and uncover a corporate conspiracy threatening their hometown and home.

Far Cry anime

Far Cry anime

In their new collaboration, Netflix and Ubisoft are making two anime adaptations based on Far Cry. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix is ​​the first anime under construction, and Adi Shankar, the producer of the Castlevania series, is involved in the project as a producer. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix anime based on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is in the works, but there is no information about Far Cry 2 anime.

Gears of War animation

Gears of War animation

Netflix is ​​making a movie and an adult animation based on the Gears of War game.

The first Gears of War game was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360 and followed the story of a group of soldiers known as Delta Squad fighting an invasion of Locusts. Marcos Phoenix and Dominic Santiago, nicknamed Dom, were the players in control, and Augustus Cole and Damon Bird were other members of this team. Netflix is making a live-action film based on the Gears of War game series. Still, alongside this film, an adult animated series based on this game is also in the works, and no information about this animation is available now.

Disco Elysium series

Disco Elysium series

In 2020, after the success of Disco Elysium, ZA/UM studio announced a collaboration with dj2 Entertainment to create a series based on this game. Although a long time has passed since the confirmation of the production of the Disco Elysium series, no further news about this series has been published, and the ZA/UM studio has recently faced numerous legal problems. In any case, the Disco Elysium series, which follows the story of a detective, can be an attractive option for different networks.

The life Is Strange series.

The life is Strange series.

After the release of Life is Strange, which was praised by critics and gamers, in August 2015, the production of a live-action series based on this popular game was confirmed and announced, but since then, more news about the Life is Strange series has been released. After that, the legendary television department and dj2 Entertainment studio took over the task of making this series. Shawn Mendes, a prominent Canadian singer, agreed with these studios to collaborate on the Life is Strange series. It is currently unclear whether the Life is Strange series will be an adaptation of one of the game versions or will tell a different story. However, the producer network of this series has not yet been determined.

Which video game adaptation are you looking forward to? Which video game adaptation have you enjoyed watching so far? Please share your opinion with us.

Common Questions

1- What essential movies will be made based on the game?

Super Mario Brothers animation (2023), Gran Turismo movie, Sonic 3 movie (2024), and Return to Silent Hill movie are among the most important film that will be made based on games in the future.

2- What critical series will be made based on the game?

Horizon 2047, Alan Wick, and Assassin’s Creed series are among the essential future series that will be made from the game.

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