01of 09
The Last of Us
Courtesy of HBO
In a show that’s been dubbed “the best adaptation of a video game ever made,” HBO seems to have found a winner.
StarringGame of ThronesalumniPedro PascalandBella Ramseyin leading roles as Joel and Ellie, the story follows Joel’s journey, with his daughter, Sarah (Nico Parker), as they work to smuggle Ellie out of an oppressive quarantine zone.
The series takes place decades after civilization has been destroyed and isbased on a 2013 video game.
The firstThe Last of Us Gamewas released for PS3 in 2013.The Last of Us Part II, a sequel to the first game, debuted on PS5 in 2020. In September,The Last of Us Part Iwas re-released on PS5 as a complete rebuild of the first game.
02of 09
Sonic the Hedgehog
Paramount Pictures
Based on the popular Sega gaming franchise,Sonic the Hedgehogbroke video game movie records when it hit theaters in 2020. When the film’s sequel came out in 2022, it took its predecessor’s place as thehighest-grossing video game to film adaptation in North America.
TheSonic the Hedgehogvideo game first came out in 1991.
03of 09
Detective Pikachu
Warner Bros.
Ryan Reynoldsvoices the iconic Pikachu in 2019’sPokémon Detective Pikachu, which sees the adorable yellow creature befriend and help a young man, Tim Goodman, to solve the disappearance of his father in the streets of Ryme City.
Pokémon was first introduced in the U.S. in 1998.
04of 09
The Angry Birds Movie
Rovio/Columbia/Sony Animation/Village Roadshow/Kobal/Shutterstock
Jason Sudeikisstars as Red, who along with Chuck (Josh Gad) and Bomb (Danny McBride), has to figure out what the pigs are up to.
The movie also features Bill Hader as the pigs' spokesman Leonard, Maya Rudolph, Peter Dinklage, Kate McKinnon, Keegan-Michael Key, Danielle Brooks andBlake Shelton.
In 2019, a sequel to the film was also released, 10 years after the game hit it big in the U.S.
05of 09
Max Payne
Firm Films/Kobal/Shutterstock
In the film adaptation of the game, released in 2008,Mark Wahlbergtakes on the titular role of a cop who is looking to avenge the death of his family, per HBO Max.
06of 09
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Everett
Based on the iconic 1990s video game icon Lara Croft,Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,starringAngelina Jolie, wasreleased in 2001and Jolie reprised the role again in 2003’sLara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life.
While there were talks of a sequel to 2018’s film, nothing has been set in stone. In 2021, Vikander shared that she’d love to step back into the role and that script was"in the making."
07of 09
Resident Evil
Rolf Konow/New Legacy/Kobal/Shutterstock
There have been various animated films made based on the game and in July 2021,Netflixreleased its ownResident Evilseries,Infinite Darkness.Later that yearResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon Citywas released starringKaya Scodelario,Avan Jogia, Hannah John-Kamen andRobbie Amell.
In 2022, yet another iteration hit Netflix in the form of an eight-episode series called simply:Resident Evil.
08of 09
Mortal Kombat
E R Aaron/New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock
Like many of these video game adaptations,Mortal Kombatdidn’t stop with just one film.
09of 09
Super Mario Bros.
In 1993,Super Mario Bros., a live-action film based on the popular Nintendo video-game franchise of the same era, was released starringBob Hoskinsas Mario,John Leguizamoas Luigi (pictured),Samantha Mathisas Daisy andDennis Hopperas King Koopa.
In September 2021, Illumination and Nintendo Co. announced an all-star cast for brand-new movie. The upcomingThe Super Mario Bros. Movie,set to be released just about 30 years after the 1993 film, will starChris Prattas Mario,Anya Taylor-Joyas Princess Peach andCharlie Dayas Luigi.
The Super Mario Bros. Moviewill open in theaters on April 7, 2023.
source: people.com
