We're currently experiencing a golden era for video game adaptations, with recent successes like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog films, and acclaimed TV series such as The Last of Us and Fallout. The trend continues with promising projects like God of War, Ghost of Tsushima, and more on the horizon. These adaptations are not only capturing the essence of their source material but are also outshining many of their predecessors in quality and reception.
While it's exciting to anticipate these projects, it's important to note that not all will make it to release. We're keeping a close eye on their development, and only a few have confirmed release dates. For the purpose of this list, we define a "video game movie" or "TV show" as a direct adaptation of an existing game, excluding films like Wreck-It Ralph which merely revolve around video game themes. These adaptations don't have to be strictly faithful but must be based on actual games.
Dive into the slideshow below for a preview, or continue reading for detailed information on the most significant upcoming projects. If you spot any inaccuracies, missing entries, or updates needed, please share in the comments!
What Are the Next Video Game Movies and TV Shows Coming Out? 2025 and Beyond Release Dates
Here's a comprehensive list of upcoming video game movie and TV show 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 (Dec. 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 looking forward to? Let us know your pick:
- 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 (Tell us in the comments.)
The following titles have been announced but their current status is uncertain and they might not proceed:
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
Which video game TV show are you most excited for? Share your choice:
- The Last of Us: Season 2
- Fallout: Season 2
- The Witcher: Season 4 and 5
- God of War
- Other (Tell us in the comments.)