Gone are the days of cringe-worthy video game movies that left fans disappointed. We are now living in a golden age of adaptations, where the epic stories, rich characters, and immersive worlds we’ve loved for decades are being translated to screen with unprecedented care, budget, and talent. Following the massive success of blockbusters like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and critically acclaimed series like The Last of Us and Fallout, studios are racing to bring your favorite gaming franchises to life. The pipeline is more stacked than a Street Fighter combo, and we’re here to break down every major project coming to a screen near you.
The Blockbuster Sequels: Returning to Familiar Worlds
The success of recent adaptations has paved the way for a wave of sequels and follow-ups that are already locked in on the release calendar.
Kicking off the next phase is Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, set to bring back the terrifying animatronics on December 5, 2025. Horror fans also have Return to Silent Hill to look forward to in January 2026, promising to delve back into the fog-shrouded, psychological terror of the classic games.
For family-friendly fun, the plumber brothers are blasting off again in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 3, 2026. The battle arenas are also reopening, with Mortal Kombat 2 set for May 15, 2026, and a new live-action Street Fighter movie arriving on October 16, 2026. The blue blur isn’t slowing down either, with Sonic the Hedgehog 4 scheduled for March 19, 2027. Even the feathered friends are returning in The Angry Birds Movie 3 in early 2027.
The Crown Jewels: Highly-Anticipated New Franchises
While the sequels are exciting, the real buzz surrounds the brand-new, big-budget adaptations of some of gaming’s most beloved titles.
Arguably the most anticipated is the live-action The Legend of Zelda. Slated for a May 7, 2027 release, this project has the potential to be a cinematic event on the scale of The Lord of the Rings, bringing the timeless tale of Link, Zelda, and Ganon to a global audience.
In the world of television, two giants are preparing for their small-screen debut. The God of War series, following the emotional journey of Kratos and Atreus, and the Mass Effect series, which hopes to capture the epic, choice-driven scope of the beloved RPG, are both in active development. These projects aim to deliver the deep character drama and sprawling narratives that modern audiences crave.
The Complete List: Every Adaptation in the Works
To help you keep track of everything announced, here is the full lineup of upcoming video game adaptations, from those with set release dates to the most exciting projects in early development.
Video Game Movies
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)
- Return to Silent Hill (January 26, 2026)
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (April 3, 2026)
- Mortal Kombat 2 (May 15, 2026)
- Resident Evil (September 18, 2026)
- Street Fighter (October 16, 2026)
- The Angry Birds Movie 3 (January 29, 2027)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (March 19, 2027)
- The Legend of Zelda (May 7, 2027)
- A Minecraft Movie 2 (July 23, 2027)
- BioShock (TBA)
- Call of Duty (TBA)
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (TBA)
- Comix Zone (TBA)
- Days Gone (TBA)
- Death Stranding (TBA)
- Death Stranding: Mosquito (TBA)
- Dredge (TBA)
- Elden Ring (TBA)
- El Paso, Elsewhere (TBA)
- Gears of War (TBA)
- Ghost of Tsushima (TBA)
- Grow a Garden from Roblox (TBA)
- Helldivers 2 (TBA)
- Horizon Zero Dawn (TBA)
- Martha Is Dead (TBA)
- Phasmophobia (TBA)
- Pokemon: Detective Pikachu 2 (TBA)
- Riders Republic (TBA)
- Sleeping Dogs (TBA)
- Space Channel 5 (TBA)
- Split Fiction (TBA)
- Stray (TBA)
- The Sims (TBA)
- Watch Dogs (TBA)
Video Game TV Shows
- Fallout: Season 2 (December 17, 2025)
- Devil May Cry Anime Season 2 (2026)
- The Last of Us: Season 3 (2027)
- Ghost of Tsushima Anime (2027)
- Assassin’s Creed (TBA)
- Beyond: Two Souls (TBA)
- Gears of War (TBA)
- God of War (TBA)
- Live-Action Tomb Raider (TBA)
- Mass Effect (TBA)
- Overcooked Reality TV Show (TBA)
- Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (TBA)
- The Witcher: Season 5 (TBA)
The Future is Pixelated
The list is a powerful testament to the influence of video games. While not all these projects will inevitably cross the finish line, the sheer volume is a clear signal: video game adaptations are no longer a risky bet; they are the next great frontier for storytelling in film and television. With studios, writers, and directors who are genuine fans at the helm, the future looks brighter than a Power Star.
