The video game movie genre has had its fair share of disappointments, often failing to capture the essence of the beloved source material. Iconic flops like the 1993's Super Mario Bros. and 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation stand out as notorious examples of how not to adapt a video game into a film. However, there's a glimmer of hope as Hollywood has shown signs of improvement with recent successes like the Sonic the Hedgehog series and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, demonstrating a more respectful approach to the source material. Yet, the industry still has its work cut out for it, as evidenced by less successful attempts such as Borderlands.
Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games into movies is commendable, especially considering the low bar set by some of the genre's worst offerings. Let's take a look at some of the most infamous video game movie adaptations that have left audiences cringing.
The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time
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