Aside from superhero films and movie reboots, pop culture fans might also notice the current trend of turning more video games into films and shows. With upcoming titles such as Uncharted starring Tom Holland, the Super Mario film with Chris Pratt, and The Last of Us TV series, we can’t help but be excited to see how our favorite video games will expand into our screens. But if you’re a bit late on checking out such titles based on video games, this list could be your starting point!
Movies
Pokemon: Detective Pikachu
Watch it on Netflix
Based on the popular Nintendo game franchise, this Hollywood film follows Tim who searches for his missing father with the help of a talking Pikachu voiced by Ryan Reynolds. As they try to uncover the truth, they get dragged into a conspiracy surrounding the powerful Mewtwo.
Sonic The Hedgehog Movie
Watch it on Netflix
Sonic The Hedgehog is another video game icon that got a big-screen treatment. The film centers on Sonic who got stuck in the human world and must defeat the mad scientist Dr. Robotnik who plans to use his power of speed for world domination.
Mortal Kombat
Watch it on HBO GO
Mortal Kombat just got a new film adaptation last year. It tells the story of MMA fighter Cole Young who finds himself being hunted by the vicious Sub-Zero. He then finds sanctuary in the temple of Lord Raiden where he must train with other great champions to take on the enemies of the Outworld.
Tomb Raider
The famous Tomb Raider franchise also received a recent film revamp in 2018. In this film, the fierce Lara Croft must embark on a journey to a mythical island and find the fabled tomb that his father was trying to uncover before he vanished.
Resident Evil
Watch it on Netflix
The Resident Evil video games have spawned a popular film franchise starring Milla Jovovich. The movies kicked off with a commando team trying to suppress the Umbrella Corporation’s zombie virus in an underground genetics laboratory.
Series
The Witcher
Watch it on Netflix
The series follows the intertwining stories of the monster hunter Geralt, Princess Ciri, and the sorceress Yennefer, whose fates are bound by destiny. As evil forces pursue Princess Ciri for her mystical powers, Geralt must step up and protect her.
Arcane
Watch it on Netflix
Based on the characters of the hit online game League of Legends, this animated series follows the sisters Vi and Jinx who find themselves on the opposing sides of a brewing war over conflicting ideologies and arcane technology.
Castlevania
Watch it on Netflix
Inspired by the popular video game franchise of the same name, this dark fantasy series follows the vampire hunter Trevor Belmont who must save a city from otherworldly beasts unleashed by Dracula himself.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a long-running anime series based on the iconic video game franchise. The show follows the adventures of Ash Ketchum who, alongside his Pikachu, embarks on a quest to become a Pokemon Master.
Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness
Watch it on Netflix
This animated adaptation of the Resident Evil video games puts the spotlight on Claire and Leon as they team up to stop a possible zombie outbreak while they uncover a military conspiracy.
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