HBO’s The Last of Us isn’t the end, as we have several other upcoming video game TV and movie adaptations to look forward to.
In recent years, we’ve been gifted with various video game TV and film adaptations. From the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog film to the tearful The Last of Us series, there are no limits to what can be achieved when bringing stories from video games into a different medium. But, with huge and devoted fan bases, some fans might be worried about whether these adaptations will do the original game justice.
Luckily, we have a lot to be excited about, with many upcoming adaptations of these beloved video games in the works. The possibilities are endless regarding how these films and TV series can turn out. And, by the time they come out, they could become some of our new favorites.
Upcoming Movie Adaptations
Video game films are memorable for typically being a hit-or-miss. But, when done with love and care (and paying attention to the original content), these types of adaptations can become timeless works of art. In some cases, they might even become better than before.
These are the films that we have to look forward to in the upcoming months (or even years). And, despite how hard it might be to wait for them to finally release, our patience will be worth it in the end.
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FILM |
STATUS |
RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
Nearing a theatrical release |
April 7, 2023 |
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Gran Turismo |
Has a planned theatrical release |
August 11, 2023 |
|
Borderlands |
Finished filming in 2022, but currently working on re-shoots |
TBA, expected in 2023 |
|
Return to Silent Hill |
Confirmed, filming is expected to happen in February 2023 |
TBA, likely in late 2023 |
|
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 |
Has a planned theatrical release |
December 20, 2024 |
|
Mortal Combat (Sequel) |
Confirmed in July 2022, the screenplay is nearly done |
TBA, likely 2024 |
|
Ark: Survival Evolved |
Announced in June 2022 |
TBA |
|
Ghost of Tsushima |
Confirmed, announced in January 2023 that production may be slow |
TBA |
|
Minecraft: The Movie |
Originally supposed to release in March 2022, but production has indefinitely been delayed |
TBA |
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Poppy Playtime |
Confirmed by developers, announced in April 2022 |
TBA |
|
Metal Gear Solid |
Confirmed by Oscar Isaac (actor) and director Jordan Vogt-Roberts |
TBA |
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Death Stranding |
Confirmed in 2022 by Kojima |
TBA |
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The Division |
Announced in 2016, last update in 2022 |
TBA |
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BioShock |
Netflix officially announced the film in 2022, and has a film crew attached to the project |
TBA |
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Yakuza |
Confirmed by the Yakuza studio head (Toshihiro Nagoshi) |
TBA |
|
Mega Man |
Confirmed to be produced by Netflix, said to still be in early development |
TBA |
|
Beyond Good & Evil: The Movie |
Confirmed by Netflix in 2020, production has yet to start |
TBA |
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Just Cause |
Confirmed, script is reportedly done |
TBA |
|
Duke Nukem |
Confirmed by Legendary Entertainment |
TBA |
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Firewatch |
Announced by Campo Santo, little details about production are known |
TBA |
|
It Takes Two |
Confirmed, will be premiering on Prime Video |
TBA |
|
Saints Row |
Announced to be in pre-production in 2019 |
TBA |
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Sifu |
Announced in December 2022 |
TBA |
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Day’s Gone |
Confirmed to be produced by Sony |
TBA |
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Pac-Man |
Announced in August 2022 |
TBA |
|
Five Nights at Freddy’s |
Announced in 2015, filming is confirmed to happen in February 2023 |
TBA |
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Dragon’s Lair |
In development with Netflix, the last update in November 2022 |
TBA |
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Portal |
Last confirmed to be in active development in May 2021 |
TBA |
|
Space Channel 5 |
Announced in August 2022, Sega is producing the project |
TBA |
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Comix Zone |
Announced in August 2022, it will be produced by Sega |
TBA |
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Streets of Rage |
Announced to be on the way in November 2022 |
TBA |
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Just Dance |
Film rights were obtained in 2019, the script is currently finished |
TBA |
Upcoming TV Show Adaptations
As of late, it seems that TV show adaptations of video games tend to receive more positive reception than film adaptations will —especially with Netflix and Amazon backing up the majority of these projects. Overall, creators have been given the proper production value to make it the best that it can be.
These are the upcoming TV show adaptations that audiences can anticipate. Ranging from a thrilling live-action to a beautifully animated series, the creators of these upcoming shows are attempting to make an authentic experience for devoted fans.
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SERIES |
STATUS |
RELEASE DATE |
|---|---|---|
|
The Witcher (Season 3) |
Confirmed, releasing soon |
TBA, likely summer 2023 |
|
Halo (Season 2) |
Announced February 2022, renewed by Paramount+ |
TBA |
|
Knuckles: A Sonic Series |
Reported to originally release in 2023, however, there’s no official release date yet |
TBA, likely 2023 |
|
Tomb Raider |
Announced January 2021, last update in September 2022 |
TBA |
|
Pokemon: Live Action Series |
Announced in July 2021, still in early-production |
TBA |
|
Arcane (Season 2) |
Confirmed, been in production since 2021 |
TBA |
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Assassin’s Creed |
Currently in early development, possibly making it to Netflix in 2024 at the earliest |
TBA |
|
Castlevania: Nocturne |
Announced June 2022, currently in production |
TBA |
|
Fallout |
Announced in July 2020, filming began in 2022 |
TBA, likely 2023 or 2024 |
|
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix |
Announced in June 2021, premiering on Netflix |
TBA |
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Horizon |
Announced May 2022, reported to be in very early development |
TBA |
|
God of War |
Announced May 2022, set to premiere on Prime Video |
TBA |
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Gears of War |
Last update in November 2022, set to premiere on Netflix |
TBA |
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Alan Wake |
Announced May 2022, in works with premiering on AMC |
TBA |
|
Twisted Metal |
Confirmed in February 2021, filming began in May 2022 |
TBA |
|
System Shock |
Announced 2021, last update in 2022 with a confirmed director |
TBA |
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Grounded |
Confirmed to be in pre-production in July 2022 |
TBA |
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Splinter Cell |
Confirmed in July 2020, the last update with news of being in very early-development |
TBA |
What’s Coming Out In February 2023?
While several amazing video game TV and movie adaptations are currently in development, no project has a confirmed release date for February 2023. However, that doesn’t mean the video game enthusiast has nothing to watch this month. HBO’s The Last of Us TV adaptation is currently ongoing — the much-awaited TV series premiered last month and has been releasing a new episode every week. If you are a fan of TLOU video games, you should definitely watch the TV show to relive the amazing journey of Joel and Ellie.
