We're in the midst of a golden era for video game adaptations, with recent successes like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, another Sonic the Hedgehog film, and acclaimed TV series like The Last of Us and Fallout. The future looks even brighter with anticipated adaptations such as God of War and Ghost of Tsushima on the horizon. These upcoming projects are setting a new standard, far surpassing the quality of many past video game adaptations.
While it's exciting to see so many projects in the pipeline, it's important to remember that not all will make it to the finish line. We're keeping a close eye on their progress and will share updates as they become available.
For the purposes of our list, we define a "video game movie" or "TV show" as an adaptation directly based on an existing game. This excludes movies like Wreck-It Ralph, which merely feature video game themes. These adaptations don't need to be strictly faithful to the source material, but they must draw directly from a real game.
Explore our slideshow for a quick look, or dive into the details below to discover the most promising upcoming projects. If you spot any inaccuracies or have suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments!
What Are the Next Video Game Movies and TV Shows Coming Out? 2025 and Beyond Release Dates
For those eager to mark their calendars, here's a comprehensive list of upcoming video game adaptations:
Video Game Movies in 2025 and Beyond
- 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
- Pokemon: Detective Pikachu 2 - TBA
- Stray - TBA
- BioShock - TBA
- Space Channel 5 - TBA
- Comix Zone - TBA
- A Minecraft Movie 2 - TBA
Video Game TV Shows in 2025 and Beyond
- The Last of Us: Season 2 - April 13, 2025
- Twisted Metal: Season 2 - 2025
- Fallout: Season 2 - TBA
- The Witcher: Season 4 and 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
While excitement builds for these confirmed projects, several other adaptations have been announced but their current status remains uncertain:
Announced Video Game Movies (Status Unknown)
- 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
- Toe-Jam and 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 (Presumed Cancelled)
Announced Video Game TV Shows (Status Unknown)
- Devil May Cry Anime Season 2 - TBA
- 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
As fans eagerly await these adaptations, the landscape of video game movies and TV shows continues to evolve, promising more immersive and engaging experiences drawn from beloved gaming worlds.
