We're currently witnessing a renaissance in video game adaptations, with blockbuster hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and critically acclaimed TV shows such as The Last of Us and Fallout captivating audiences worldwide. The future looks even more promising with upcoming projects like God of War and Ghost of Tsushima on the horizon. What's exciting is that these new adaptations far surpass the quality of video game adaptations we've seen in the past.
While it's uncertain how many of these projects will successfully navigate through development, we're keeping a close eye on them all. For this list, we define a "video game movie" or "TV show" as a direct adaptation of an existing game. This excludes movies like Wreck-It Ralph, which, while about video games, isn't based on a specific title. The adaptations don't need to be strictly faithful to the source material; they just need to be rooted in an actual game.
Dive into the slideshow below for a sneak peek, or keep reading to discover the biggest upcoming projects with confirmed details. If you spot any inaccuracies, missing entries, or updates needed, please share them in the comments!
What Are the Next Video Game Movies and TV Shows Coming Out? 2025 and Beyond Release Dates
For fans eagerly awaiting the next big thing, here's a comprehensive rundown 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
Which video game movie are you most excited to see? Let us know your pick from the list below:
- Mortal Kombat 2
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2
- Street Fighter
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4
- The Legend of Zelda
- A Minecraft Movie 2
- Other (Share your choice in the comments.)
And for TV show enthusiasts, which series has you on the edge of your seat?
- The Last of Us: Season 2
- Fallout: Season 2
- The Witcher: Season 4 and 5
- God of War
- Other (Let us know in the comments.)
Several projects have been announced but their current status remains uncertain, and they may no longer be in development:
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
- 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
