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Are video game movies the new comic book movies of the 2020s? Everyone is trying to cash in on games, and Netflix has been working on them for a while now, with more on the way. Here's the latest on Netflix's upcoming video game movie slate.
Before we dig into what's coming next, let's look at what's come before: Netflix has released titles based on some of the most well-known video game IPs.
For your reference, here is a selection of what has been announced so far:
- Arcane
- Captain Razorhawk: Blood Dragon Remix
- Castlevania
- Cyberpunk Edgerunner
- Dragon's Dogma
- Fate 4 Pocolips
- Monster Hunter: Legend of the Guild
- Ni no Kuni
- Onimusha
- Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars
- resident evil
- Sonic Prime
- Tekken Bloodlines
- Trivia Quest
Projects are planned from a variety of publishers, including Capcom, CD Projekt Red, EA, Konami, Microsoft, Sega, Sony, Square Enix, Take-Two and Ubisoft.
Of course, Netflix now has video games too (yes, they've been offering them since November 2021!), with dozens more in development for the next few years that will join their already 80-plus strong lineup.
A video game adaptation is scheduled for 2024
Arcane (Season 2)
Coming to Netflix: November 2024 (planned)
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It's already ranked as one of Netflix's best series of all time. Arcane It will finally return on Netflix in 2024, continuing the story of sisters Vi and Jinx.
Exploding Kitten
Coming to Netflix: July 12th
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It's based on a card game rather than a video game (though it counts because it was released as a Netflix game). Exploding KittenThe new series, depicting the eternal battle between Heaven and Hell, reaches epic scale with both God and the Devil being sent to Earth in the bodies of stubby house cats.
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft
Coming to Netflix: Summer 2024
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Accompanying the mobile game released on Netflix: Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftis scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2024.
Powerhouse Animation Studios is the animation studio behind the new series from writer and producer Tasha Huo, which will feature Hayley Atwell as the voice of the iconic Lara Croft.
As you may recall, we've also heard that a second season of this anime series has been confirmed.
The devil may cry
Coming to Netflix: TBA 2024
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The new series, which is set to have at least two seasons, is based on the classic Capcom action game. Shankar will be directing from Studio Mir. DOTA: Dragon's Blood and Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts) brought Dante to life.
Hideaki Itsuno, game director of the current video game series, will oversee the new Netflix series.
Video game adaptation in development at Netflix
assassin's creed
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assassin's creed is perhaps Ubisoft's finest work, and the series has produced over a dozen games to date. It has already been adapted into a film starring Michael Fassbender.
Netflix has two upcoming film adaptations, one of which appears to be further along in development than the other.
The biggest of the new projects is a live-action movie. assassin's creed The series has seemed to have stalled for the past year, with showrunner Jeb Stuart saying he is no longer involved with the project.
Another project is The devil may crywhich has been mentioned above. There are also rumours that Adi Shankar is attached to the project but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.
Beyond Good and Evil
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Netflix has announced a live-action adaptation of the popular Ubisoft game. Beyond Good and Evil In July 2020 Detective Pikachu The film is directed by Rob Letterman.
Unfortunately, there has been no new news on this project since July 2020. The film could suffer from the same problem as new games that are still in development despite years of no information.
Bioshock
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Netflix has partnered with 2K, Take-Two and Vertigo Entertainment to adapt the popular Bioshock series into a film.
Since the original announcement, details have been few and far between, with no plot details being revealed. Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, I Am LegendNetflix Slumberland The film will be directed by and written by Michael Green.
Castlevania Nocturne (Season 2)
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A 2024 release date has yet to be confirmed, but a new spinoff series is on the way. Castlevania,title Nocturneis set to return very soon, likely sometime next year based on past releases.
far cry
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In June 2021, during Geeked Week, Netflix teamed up with Ubisoft to create a brand new far cry Unfortunately, almost nothing has been heard from this project since then.
Gears of War
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In November 2022, news broke that Netflix would be developing two projects to coincide with the video game series' 16th anniversary. Gears of War, In collaboration with developer The Coalition.
According to the original announcement:
“Netflix will first adapt the video game saga into a live-action film, then produce an animated series for adults, potentially adding more stories to the story.”
John Spaihts (passenger, Sand Dunes) is attached to write a movie proposal.
Horizon Zero Dawn
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The new Sony Pictures Television film is based on the popular PlayStation series and will tell the story of Aloy in a world filled with robotic dinosaurs.
Steve Blackman and Michelle Lovretta will lead the writing team on the new series.
Mine Craft
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Created by the same team that brought you Sonic Prime, Minecraft is one of the biggest video games of all time and has previously been available as an interactive special on Netflix, but is also getting a new animated series from WildBrain and a feature film from Warner Bros. Pictures.
Pokemon Live-action series
Netflix has already released the main anime series as a Netflix Original in most territories and has partnered with the popular Pokémon brand. Additionally, Netflix is also home to the stop-motion animated series The Concierge.
Announced in July 2021 as being in early development at Netflix (meaning it may never come to fruition), it was a new live-action show with Joe Henderson as lead writer. Lucifer, The show began on FOX, with subsequent seasons becoming a Netflix original.
Splinter Cell
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At least two seasons Splinter Cell is a Netflix production from John Wick screenwriter Derek Kolstad in association with FOST Studio and Ubisoft.
division
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Deadpool 2's David Leitch was originally set to direct the film, but division The film was originally set to star Hollywood A-listers Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain.
Unfortunately, following his interview with DiscussingFilm, it appears that Leitch is no longer involved with the project and it has been shelved.
What new video game movie adaptations are you excited to watch on Netflix in 2024 and beyond? Let us know in the comments below.
