Upcoming Video Game Movies And TV Shows: The Adaptations Coming In 2025 And Beyond
From 8-bit to the big screen
- A Minecraft Movie
- Until Dawn
- The Last Of Us Season 2
- Mortal Kombat 2
- Five Nights At Freddy's 2
- Street Fighter
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2
- Sonic The Hedgehog 4
- Ghost Of Tsushima: Legends
- Return To Silent Hill
- Helldivers 2
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Secret Level Season 2
- Watch Dogs
- Angry Birds 3
- Fallout Season 2
- Stray
- Tomb Raider Live-Action Series
- The Sims Movie
- Alan Wake
- Twisted Metal Season 2
- The Witcher Season 4
- The Legend of Zelda
- Death Stranding
- Bioshock
- God Of War
- Gears Of War
- Assassin's Creed
- Ghost Of Tsushima
- Detective Pikachu 2
- Metal Gear Solid
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. And with some promising upcoming video game adaptations on the 2025 movie schedule and 2025 TV shows on the horizon, it looks like that momentum is going to keep up for the foreseeable future. In the past few years, we’ve seen some great video game movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and shows like HBO’s The Last of Us, and it seems like those franchises are just getting started.
Throughout the next few years video game fans will see classic games be brought to some of the best streaming services and their local movie houses, as films and TV shows based on Sonic the Hedgehog, Minecraft, and Silent Hill come to fruition. Here are all the upcoming video game movies and TV shows we can’t wait to check out.
A Minecraft Movie - April 4, 2025
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. We’re only a few months away from A Minecraft Movie’s release date, which is set for April 4, 2025, meaning it won’t be long before we see what the Jason Momoa and Jack Black-led cast have in store for us.
Until Dawn - April 25, 2025
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. The Until Dawn movie received some major news in June 2024, when it was revealed that Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Ji-young Yoo, and Odessa A’zion had been cast. IGN reported in January 2024 that the movie, which is set to open on April 25, 2025, will have a new story and all new characters not seen in the game.
The Last Of Us Season 2 - April 2025
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, and Jeffrey Wright.
The Last of Us Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in April 2025, but an exact date has not yet been revealed.
Mortal Kombat 2 - October 24, 2025
Despite being one of the 2021 Warner Brothers movies that debuted on HBO Max at 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. In May 2024, Deadline reported that the Mortal Kombat release date had been set for October 24, 2025.
Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 - December 5, 2025
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 where the franchise could go. In May 2024, Variety reported that we will see the highly-anticipated Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 release date arrives on December 5, 2025.
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Street Fighter - March 20, 2026
Over the years, Street Fighter is one of the fighting game franchises that has been adapted to the screen multiple times. Well, it looks like Capcom’s iconic quarter-eater is getting another movie in the not-so-distant future. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Street Fighter will hit theaters on March 20, 2026, though not a lot is known about the movie. Talk to Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou were initially attached to helm the project, but they have since departed the adaptation. Expect to hear more soon.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 - April 3, 2026
Well, it looks like we’ll all be returning to the Mushroom Kingdom, as the follow-up to Nintendo and Illumination’s box office smash hit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been announced. There aren’t a lot of plot details about the upcoming animated movie at this time, but we do know the highly-anticipated The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 has a release date of April 3, 2026, which will be here before you know it.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4 - Spring 2027
With the success of the first two movies in the franchise, and the third film doing quite well at the box office, it should come as no surprise that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 is coming. On the eve of the Sonic 3 release in December 2024, Variety reported that Paramount Pictures was preparing a fourth film about the iconic Blue Blur that will be coming out at some point in Spring 2027. Not a lot has been said about the movie as of now, but expect that to change very, very soon.
Ghost Of Tsushima: Legends - 2027
In addition to Chad Stahelski’s live-action adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima, there’s also an anime series based on the decorated 2020 PlayStation exclusive about a young samurai trying to ward off Mongol invaders while also challenging the status quo. Coming to Crunchyroll in 2027 (no date or window has been announced yet), Ghost of Tsushima: Legends will offer an anime treatment of the game and its Legends multiplayer expansion, which incorporates Japanese mythology into the gameplay. Expect to hear much more about this sooner rather than later.
Return To Silent Hill - TBD
The Silent Hill 2 video game was given the big remake treatment in 2024, and now the game is getting a new film adaptation titled Return to Silent Hill. According to Variety, the movie will be directed by Christophe Gans, who is returning to direct the new movie after helming the first Silent Hill adaptation back in 2006. No release date has been given for the film, but it will see Jeremy Irvine and Hannah Emily Anderson in major roles.
Helldivers 2 - TBD
Announced during Sony’s CES 2025 press conference (via IGN), Helldivers 2, one of the biggest games of the past couple of years, is getting a film adaptation. Heavily inspired by Starship Troopers, the online co-op shooter has allowed millions of gamers to get together with groups of friends (or complete strangers) and go shoot wave after wave of massive, man-eating bugs. No details have been released about the movie and how the story will incorporate Helldivers 2’s intense gameplay, but we’re excited to learn more.
Horizon Zero Dawn Movie - TBD
There has been talk of a Horizon Zero Dawn movie for a few years now, and it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Well, we got some new information in January 2025 at Sony’s CES press conference (via IGN), where it was confirmed that the massively popular PlayStation exclusive would be getting the big-screen treatment. The plan is for the film to be released by Columbia Pictures, which handled the Uncharted adaptation back in 2022, at some point in the future, but no release information has been released. And it sounds like the movie will be a faithful retelling of franchise protagonist Aloy’s origin story.
Secret Level Season 2 - TBD
Amazon’s Prime Video introduced the video game anthology series Secret Level back in late 2024, and now it looks like we’re getting another season. The series, which was described as a “celebration of games and gamers,” the series featured original stories set in iconic game franchises like Mega Man, Armored Core, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, to name a few. The series, which had a cast featuring the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Keanu Reeves, was renewed in December 2024, per Deadline.
Watch Dogs - TBD
At some point soon, Mathieu Turi will present his vision for Watch Dogs, a live-action movie based on the Ubisoft action adventure game series of the same name. Starring Tom Blyth, Sophie Wilde, and Markella Kavenagh, the movie will feature an original story set in the universe. Ubisoft announced that production was to get started in Summer 2024, so we should know more soon.
Angry Birds 3 - TBD
Fans of addictive free-to-play mobile games (and movies based on them) are probably stoked to hear that Angry Birds 3 is happening after all these years. In June 2024, Deadline reported that a third movie based on the highly addictive game would be coming out sooner or later with Jason Sudeikis and Josh Gad once again voicing Red and Chuck, respectively. Details are slim to none at this point, but John Rice, who previously directed The Angry Birds Movie, will once again be leading the charge.
Fallout Season 2
To the surprise of no one, Amazon wasted no time in renewing Fallout for a second season shortly after the hit video game series premiered in April 2024. A post from the official Fallout Prime X account announced the pickup with a “see you back in the Wasteland” caption but didn’t provide any further details. In July 2024, Gamespot reported that Fallout Season 2 was ahead of schedule, which is good news for all.
Stray - TBD
In terms of games set in futuristic and dystopian settings, there is nothing cuter than Stray, the 2022 adventure game in which players take on the role of a stray cat trying to make its way back to the surface after falling into a subterranean city. In September 2023, EW reported that Ice Age director Chris Wedge would be helming a movie based on the game for Annapurna, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Nimona.
Tomb Raider Live-Action Series - TBD
Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider show isn’t the only Lara Croft-centered project coming to the small screen in the future, as Amazon is putting out a live-action series based on the beloved franchise. Phoebe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny fame is spearheading the project, and we couldn’t be more excited. Details are mum at this time, but expect that to change.
The Sims Movie - TBD
The Sims Movie - TBD
The Sims, a game that some would consider impossible to turn into a movie for various reasons, is getting the big-screen treatment. In March 2024, Variety reported that Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company was spearheading an adaptation of the popular sandbox series with Loki director Kate Herron helming the project. Though details about The Sims movie are sparse at the time of this writing, it sounds like the movie will be something fans of the games will love.
Alan Wake TV Show - TBD
Video game developer Remedy has released its fair share of cinematic gaming experiences over the years with the likes of Max Payne, Control, and the Alan Wake franchise. And if all works out, it looks like we’ll be seeing an AMC TV show based on Alan Wake at some point in the future. In 2022, IGN reported that the cable network had picked up the rights to develop the game into a series. However, there haven’t been many details since then.
Twisted Metal Season 2 - TBD
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 soon, 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
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
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
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. It has been more than two years since Deadline first announced the video game adaptation, but details are still pretty much nonexistent. Reports that Nope director Jordan Peele would be overseeing the project were dismissed by producer Alex Lebovici during an April 2024 MovieWeb interview.
Bioshock - TBD
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. That said, we’re still trying to figure out what’s going on with the Bioshock movie.
God Of War - TBD
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
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
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.
Ghost Of Tsushima - TBD
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. Comicbook.com reported on casting rumors (Shogun’s Hiroyuki Sanada, who previously worked with Stahelski on John Wick: Chapter 4) in June 2024, but nothing has been confirmed.
Detective Pikachu 2 - TBD
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
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.
Expect even more movies and shows to be announced as time marches on. But for you, take a look at our breakdown of 32 TV and movie adaptations of great video games.
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.