Upcoming Video Game Movies And TV Shows: The Adaptations Coming In 2024 And Beyond

Knuckles preparing for a fight
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For the longest time, the term “video game movie” was never synonymous with adjectives like good, enjoyable, or even faithful, but that has all changed in recent years with some great video game movies like Sonic the Hedgehog film series and shows like HBO’s The Last of Us. And with the slate of upcoming video game movies and TV shows, it looks like the dark days of the poorly-received Max Payne, Resident Evil, and Prince of Persia adaptations are nothing more than a distant memory.

Over the course of the next few years video game fans will be treated to some truly promising movies and TV shows adapting modern classics like Borderlands, Fallout, and (my personal favorite) Metal Gear Solid. With so much in the works, now is the perfect time to lay it all out and go through what’s set to be released in the very near future.
 

Fallout - April 12, 2024

Aaron Moten with a Power Suit in Fallout.

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Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, the team behind the HBO sci-fi series Westworld are teaming up once again for the Amazon Studios adaptation of Fallout, the long-running dystopian survival video game series that has a history going back to the 1990s.

In February 2022, Deadline announced that Walton Goggins had been added to the show’s cast. Ella Purnell joined the following month. In October 2023, Amazon announced that the highly anticipated adaptation would debut on April 12th

Knuckles - April 26, 2024

Knuckles bending a weight-bar in Knuckles

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The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise will soon see some expansion, as Paramount+ is working on a Knuckles TV show, a new limited series centering on Idris Elba’s red Echidna warrior. The series, which will take place between Sonic 2 and the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3, will also see the return of Adam Pally’s Wade Whipple and franchise director Jeff Fowler, who is set to direct the pilot. All six episodes will be available on April 26th.

Borderlands - August 9, 2024

The characters of Borderlands

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The Borderlands movie, which is based on the popular dystopian yet colorful first-person shooter game franchise, seems to be one of the more promising upcoming video game movies considering everyone involved. Written by Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin and directed by the great Eli Roth, the Borderlands cast includes Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black all playing iconic characters from the franchise. The action comedy will follow the central cast as they form an unexpected alliance to track down a missing girl and save her from the dangers of the mysterious planet when it hits the big screen on August 9th.

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - December 20, 2024

Sonic the Hedgehog charged with blue electricity

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Director Jeff Fowler proved that he could catch lightning in a bottle for a second time with the critically acclaimed and financially successful release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in April 2022, and now he’ll get a chance to do it all over again when the third installment in the franchise lands in theaters on December 20th. And according to Variety, Jim Carrey will be returning to portray everyone’s favorite video game villain, Dr. Robotnik. 

Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft - 2024

A screenshot from the Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft teaser

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In the more than quarter-century since the first Tomb Raider game launched on PlayStation and Sega Saturn, the popular video game franchise has seen more than a dozen games (including a reboot) and multiple movies. Soon, fans of the game will get to experience Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, an upcoming Netflix original series. According to Deadline, the animated series, which will pick up after the events of the reboot trilogy, is slated for a 2024 release. 

The Last Of Us Season 2 - TBD

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us Season 1

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Due to the resounding success of the show’s first chapter, it’s only a matter of time before The Last of Us Season 2 makes its way to HBO. Though no release date has been announced, Variety has revealed plans to start shooting in 2024 with a premiere slated for some point in 2025. The sophomore effort, which is believed to tackle at least a portion of The Last of Us Part II video game, will see the return of Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey’s Joel and Ellie, respectively, as well as the debut of characters played by Kaitlyn Dever and Catherine O’Hara.

Twisted Metal Season 2 - TBD

Sweet Tooth in the Twisted Metal Season 2 promo

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Peacock’s Twisted Metal helped make 2023 one of the best years for video game movies and shows, and the hilarious action series is coming back. When Michael Jonathan Smith brings his dark comedy series back for Twisted Metal Season 2 at some point in the near future, we’ll finally get to see Anthony Mackie’s John Doe and Stephanie Beatriz’s Quiet take part in the legendary Twisted Metal tournament.

The Witcher Season 4 - TBD

yennefer trains ciri in the witcher season 3

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Fans of Netflix's The Witcher series were shocked in late 2022 when it was announced that Henry Cavill would no longer play Geralt after the show’s third season, with Liam Hemsworth taking over as the lead. While there has been no word on when The Witcher Season 4 will premiere, Netflix announced in January 2024 that legendary actor Laurence Fishburne had joined the cast as Regis.

The Legend Of Zelda - TBD

Link in Tears of the Kingdom

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A little more than six months after The Super Mario Bros. movie dominated at the box office and became a hit with critics and fans alike, Nintendo announced that one of its other iconic franchises would be getting the big-screen treatment. The live-action Legend of Zelda movie is something fans have wanted for a long time, and at some point in the future, they’ll get just that. And no, it’s not like IGN’s 2008 April Fool’s Day trailer.

Death Stranding - TBD

Sam Porter Bridges in Death Stranding

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The Death Stranding adaptation from A24 is one of those projects that makes perfect sense. The game’s creator, Hideo Kojima, has a long history of making cinematic experiences masquerading as video games with his Metal Gear Solid franchise, and the 2019 PlayStation was no different. Details are pretty much nonexistent at this time, but expect to hear more in the coming months.

Until Dawn - TBD

Josh and Sam in Until Dawn video game

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Until Dawn, a 2015 PlayStation 4 exclusive that felt more like an interactive slasher film than a video game, is getting the big-screen treatment. In January 2024, The Hollywood Reporter announced that the Annabelle: Creation creative team – David F. Sandberg and Gary Dauberman – were in the process of adapting the game, which followed a group of friends trying to survive a deadly night at a remote cabin. No word on a cast yet, but the original game did feature performances from Rami Malek and Hayden Panettiere.

Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 - TBD

Freddy Fazbear on stage singing in Five Nights at Freddy's movie

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With the way Five Nights at Freddy’s ended and the massive financial success it experienced at the box office despite being released on Peacock day-and-date, it’s all but guaranteed that a sequel is on the way. We asked Matthew Lillard about the idea of returning for a sequel ahead of the film’s home release, and the Scream star had some ideas about a second movie, but there’s been nothing from Universal or Blumhouse. But with a plethora of games, lore, and millions of diehard fans, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is a matter of when instead of if.

Mortal Kombat 2 - TBD

Scorpion in Mortal Kombat

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Despite being one of the 2021 Warner Brothers movies that debuted on HBO Max the same time it opened in theaters, Mortal Kombat was a sizable box office success, meaning it was all but certain that a sequel would be on the way sooner rather than later. In July 2022, Deadline revealed that New Line had given the sequel the greenlight while also announcing that Simon McQuiod, who helmed the first movie, would be back in the director’s chair once again. No release date has been announced, but filming wrapped in January 2024, per Collider

Bioshock - TBD

Robotic drill machine in Bioshock

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The sci-fi horror series Bioshock has always been a game franchise that would be well-suited to be adapted into a movie. A great setting with the underwater city of Rapture, a twist-heavy story, and those Big Daddies are just a few of the reasons that make a strong case for an adaptation.

Well, in August 2022, Netflix announced that Francis Lawrence would be directing the upcoming movie, which will be based on a script written by Michael Green, best known for scripting movies like Logan, Blade Runner 2049, and Jungle Cruise. When speaking with Collider in October 2023, Green revealed that he had been working with Lawrence and his team to refine a draft of the screenplay but there haven’t been any updates since.

God Of War - TBD

Kratos and Atreus in God of War.

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Just a few weeks after November 2022’s God of War Ragnarok was released on PlayStation consoles, Amazon Studios ordered a live-action series based on the popular action-adventure game, as reported by Variety. The upcoming Amazon original series will turn its focus to the 2018 soft-reboot of the property, which saw Kratos living in the Norse realm of Midgard after trying to escape his violent and heartbreaking past in ancient Greece.

Not long after the news broke, Amazon Studios’ Head of Television Vernon Sanders told Collider that the show would be “incredibly true to the source material,” while also being something that can be enjoyed by those who have yet to play the games.  

Gears Of War - TBD

Marcus Fenix in Gears of War

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Gears of War, one of the most popular video game franchises on the Xbox family of consoles, will soon get not one, but two adaptations on Netflix – a live-action movie and an animated TV series. In November 2022, Netflix announced that the story of Delta Squad, which is led by the disgraced sergeant Marcus Fenix, would be at the center of the upcoming adaptations, but didn’t provide too many specific details about either property.

Maybe, just maybe Dave Bautista will get his wish and be added to the Gears of War cast at some point.  

Assassin's Creed - TBD

Michael Fassbender in Assassin's Creed

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Over the course of the past decade-plus, the Assassin’s Creed video game series from Ubisoft has become one of the most popular and expansive franchises on the market, with installments set everywhere from Renaissance-era Italy, ancient Egypt and Greece, and Norway during the time of the Vikings. Though the 2016 movie based on the games failed to capture the scope, scale, and fun of the source material, Ubisoft and Netflix have partnered up to give Assassin’s Creed another shot as a TV series.

At one point in time, Die Hard writer Jeb Stuart was attached as showrunner, but Collider revealed in January 2023 that Stuart had departed from the project. 

Horizon - TBD

Aloy in Horizon Forbidden West

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Another PlayStation exclusive franchise, Horizon, will be turned into a Netflix series at some point in the future, as IGN revealed in May 2022. Official details have been slim to none since the announcement last spring, but expect to hear more in the coming months about this exciting project. In January 2024, Sony revealed (via IGN) during its CES press conference that writing was currently underway.
 

Ghost Of Tsushima - TBD

Jin Sakai in Ghost of Tsushima

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In March 2021, Deadline revealed that John Wick director Chad Stahelski was in talks to bring the PlayStation-exclusive Ghost of Tsushima to the big screen, which was remarkable considering the franchise launched the previous summer.

There are many reasons to be excited about a Ghost of Tsushima movie, but Stahelski gave fans of the game even more reason to celebrate in October 2023 when he revealed a ton of new information about the adaptation.
 

The Minecraft Movie - TBD

Heroes in Minecraft Story Mode

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There has been talk of a Minecraft movie since at least 2014, at which point It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney was attached to direct and spearhead the adaptation of one of the most successful games of all time. In 2018, however, there was some bad news regarding the project when it was announced that McElhenney and Wonder Wonder scribe Jason Fuchs had left the project and that Warner Bros. was entertaining other ideas for the big-screen version of the open-world video game.Though plot details are non-existent at this stage, Deadline has reported that Jason Momoa and Jack Black will lead the cast.

Detective Pikachu 2 - TBD

Detective Pikachu

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Detective Pikachu is honestly one of the best video game adaptations ever released with the main reason being that instead of trying (and failing) to adapt a storyline from a specific game, it is set within the world of Pokémon. This element, combined with the touching father-son story at the center of the movie, makes Detective Pikachu 2 a no-brainer. However, nearly a half-decade later, the movie still has yet to materialize. The last update we received came in March 2023 when Deadline announced that Baskets creator Jonathan Krisel had signed on to direct the long-planned sequel.  

Metal Gear Solid - TBD

Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty

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The Metal Gear Solid movie is another video game adaptation that has long been in the works and highly anticipated by fans of the series started by Hideo Kojima more than 30 years ago. And while there have been rumors, starts and stops, and other issues over the years, the project picked up steam in late 2020 when it was announced that Oscar Isaac was cast as Solid Snake, but there haven’t been any updates since.

Be on the lookout for more information about these upcoming adaptations (and more to come) by checking out our 2024 movie schedule and breakdown of the 2024 TV calendar.

Philip Sledge
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Philip grew up in Louisiana (not New Orleans) before moving to St. Louis after graduating from Louisiana State University-Shreveport. When he's not writing about movies or television, Philip can be found being chased by his three kids, telling his dogs to stop barking at the mailman, or chatting about professional wrestling to his wife. Writing gigs with school newspapers, multiple daily newspapers, and other varied job experiences led him to this point where he actually gets to write about movies, shows, wrestling, and documentaries (which is a huge win in his eyes). If the stars properly align, he will talk about For Love Of The Game being the best baseball movie of all time.