Best Video Game Movie & TV Adaptations
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Best Video Game Movie & TV Adaptations

Video game adaptations used to be cursed — but these broke the pattern and genuinely delivered.

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Arcane (Netflix)

Arcane (Netflix)

Riot Games' stunning League of Legends adaptation with jaw-dropping animation.

Steady·Score +20
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Edgerunners (Cyberpunk: Netflix)

Edgerunners (Cyberpunk: Netflix)

Studio Trigger's Netflix anime made people fall in love with Night City all over again.

Steady·Score +10
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Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

The horror game's movie brought in massive numbers from its dedicated fanbase.

Steady·Score +10
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Nintendo's colourful blockbuster became one of the highest-grossing films of 2023.

Steady·Score +10
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Werewolves Within (2021)

Werewolves Within (2021)

A clever, funny horror-comedy based on Ubisoft's VR murder mystery game.

Steady·Score +9
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Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019)

Ryan Reynolds voiced a delightfully grumpy Pikachu in a visually inventive mystery.

Steady·Score +5
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Mortal Kombat (2021)

Mortal Kombat (2021)

A gloriously violent reboot that delivered exactly what fans wanted.

Steady·Score +5
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Castlevania (Netflix Animated)

Castlevania (Netflix Animated)

Warren Ellis's gothic animated series is a masterpiece of dark fantasy storytelling.

Steady·Score +5
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Silent Hill (2006)

Silent Hill (2006)

Visually stunning adaptation that captured the game's eerie atmosphere impeccably.

Steady·Score +4
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The Last of Us (HBO Series)

The Last of Us (HBO Series)

The most critically acclaimed video game adaptation ever made — raw and devastating.

Steady·Score +4
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Halo (Paramount+ Series)

Halo (Paramount+ Series)

Master Chief finally got a live-action series that brought his universe to life.

Steady·Score +2
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Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

A surprisingly fun and charming family film that won fans over completely.

Steady·Score +1
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