Many would argue we're witnessing a golden age for video game adaptations, with recent hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog films, and acclaimed series based on The Last of Us and Fallout. Exciting projects based on God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, and other franchises are also in development. What sets this wave apart? These adaptations demonstrate significantly higher quality than previous attempts.
While many projects remain uncertain - with few having confirmed release dates - we're actively monitoring all major developments in this space.
For clarity, our definition of "video game adaptations" includes only actual translations of existing games into film/TV formats. Properties like Wreck-It Ralph (which merely references gaming culture) don't qualify. Strict faithfulness to source material isn't required - only recognizable derivation from established game IPs.
Browse our slideshow below for insights, or continue reading for detailed information on confirmed projects. Have corrections or updates? Share them in the comments!
Upcoming Video Game Adaptations: 2025 and Beyond Release Calendar
For enthusiasts tracking these projects, here's the complete slate:
Confirmed Video Game Films (2025-2027)
Until Dawn (April 25, 2025)
Mortal Kombat 2 (October 24, 2025)
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 (December 5, 2025)
Street Fighter (March 20, 2026)
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 (April 3, 2026)
The Angry Birds Movie 3 (January 29, 2027)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (March 19, 2027)
The Legend of Zelda (TBA)
Ghost of Tsushima (TBA)
Horizon Zero Dawn (TBA)
Helldivers 2 (TBA)
The Sims (TBA)
Gears of War (TBA)
Return to Silent Hill (TBA)
Death Stranding (TBA)
Days Gone (TBA)
Dredge (TBA)
Uncharted 2 (TBA)
Detective Pikachu 2 (TBA)
Stray (TBA)
BioShock (TBA)
Space Channel 5 (TBA)
Comix Zone (TBA)
Minecraft Movie sequel (TBA)
Confirmed Video Game TV Series
The Last of Us Season 2 (April 13, 2025)
Twisted Metal Season 2 (2025)
Fallout Season 2 (TBA)
The Witcher Seasons 4-5 (TBA)
God of War (TBA)
Mass Effect (TBA)
Gears of War (TBA)
Ghost of Tsushima Anime (2027)
Assassin's Creed (TBA)
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (TBA)
Development Uncertainties
The following projects have been reported previously but currently lack definitive confirmation:
Mega Man
Just Cause
Duke Nukem
Gravity Rush
Dead by Daylight
It Takes Two
Sifu
Slime Rancher
Ark: Survival Evolved
Pac-Man
Streets of Rage
Sniper Elite
ToeJam & Earl
Jak and Daxter
Call of Duty
Half-Life
Saints Row
Portal
Yakuza
Beyond Good & Evil
Firewatch
Metal Gear Solid
The Division
Just Dance
Dragon's Lair
Splinter Cell (Likely cancelled)
TV Projects with Unknown Status
Devil May Cry Anime Season 2
Horizon Zero Dawn
A Plague Tale
NieR: Automata Season 2
Disco Elysium
Hunt: Showdown
Alan Wake
System Shock
Grounded
Life Is Strange
My Friend Pedro
Skull & Bones
Child of Light
Brothers in Arms
