The Best Movies Based On Video Games
The best video games of all-time may not necessarily become great movies, but that hasn't stopped Hollywood from trying. This is a list of movies based on, or adapted from, video games. If there are any that have been missed, please feel free to add them. This will not include moviesĀ aboutĀ video games, such as Wreck-It RalphĀ - there's a separate list of such films over hereĀ - but exclusively feature films based on existing video game properties.
Most of these video game movies are rooted in sci-fi, fantasy, action, and/or horror, but video game adaptations can come in all genre shapes and genre sizes.
Of course, video game adaptations have a not-so-great reputation, and there's no doubt there have been some bad movies over the years. But some have managed to defy the odds; some may be on TeamĀ Silent Hill, others are more Mortal KombatĀ people. Some think the Resident EvilĀ movies are low-key horror classics, while others may prefer the comedic stylings of Detective Pikachu. Whether you're a serious gamer or a gaming novice, it'll be up to you to decide which of these movies is worth a watch. Remember to vote up your favorites.
- James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter
- Released: 2020
- Directed by: Jeff Fowler
Sonic the Hedgehog is a 2020 American live-action animated science fantasy action adventure film directed by Jeff Fowler, based on the Sega video game character. In the town of Green Hill, juvenileĀ ...more - Ryan Reynolds, Justice Jesse Smith, Kathryn Newton
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Rob Letterman
Ace detective Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son, Tim, to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry's former Pokémon partner, wise-cracking, ...more - James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Tika Sumpter
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Jeff Fowler
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mysticalĀ ...more - Megumi Hayashibara, Mayumi Iizuka, Shin-ichiro Miki
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Michael Haigney, Kunihiko Yuyama
Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, commonly referred to as Pokémon: The First Movie, originally released as Pocket Monsters the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back!, is a 1998 Japanese anime film ...more - Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
Released: July 13, 1995Lord Rayden (Christopher Lambert) handpicks three martial artists -- federal agent Sonya Blade (Bridgette Wilson), Shaolin monk Lui Kang (Robin Shou) and action movie sensation Johnny Cage (LindenĀ ...more - Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson
- Released: 2021
- Directed by: Simon McQuoid
Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, ColeĀ ...more - Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Christophe Gans
Released: April 21, 2006Unable to accept the fact that her daughter is dying, Rose (Radha Mitchell) decides to take the girl to a faith healer. On the way, the pair drive through a portal in reality, leading to an eerieĀ ...more - Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
Released: March 15, 2002Based on the popular video game, Milla Jovovich and Michelle Rodriguez star as the leaders of a commando team who must break into "the hive," a vast underground genetics laboratory operated by theĀ ...more - Maaya Sakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Tetsuya Nomura, Takeshi Nozue
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children is a 2005 Japanese computer-animated science fantasy film directed by Tetsuya Nomura, written by Kazushige Nojima, and produced by Yoshinori Kitase and ShinjiĀ ...more - Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, Walton Goggins
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Roar Uthaug
Lara Croft is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years earlier. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journeyĀ ...more - Angelina Jolie, Jon Voight, Iain Glen
- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Simon West
Released: June 11, 2001This live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of EidosĀ ...more - Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Duncan Jones
Looking to escape from his dying world, the orc shaman Gul'dan utilizes dark magic to open a portal to the human realm of Azeroth. Supported by the fierce fighter Blackhand, Gul'dan organizes the orcĀ ...more - Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali
- Released: 2022
- Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan recruits street-smart Nathan Drake to help him recover a 500-year-old lost fortune amassed by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. What starts out as a heist soonĀ ...more - Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Alexander Witt
Released: September 10, 2004A deadly virus from a secret Umbrella Corporation laboratory underneath Raccoon City is exposed to the world. Umbrella seals off the city to contain the virus, creating a ghost town where everyoneĀ ...more - Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, Olga Kurylenko
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Xavier Gens
Released: November 21, 2007A professional assassin known only as Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) gets caught up in a dangerous political takeover. He flees across Eastern Europe, hoping to find out who set him up and why. However,Ā ...more - Kathleen McInerney, Rachael Lillis, Maddie Blaustein
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Michael Haigney
Ash's adventure begins when a powerful storm beaches him and his friends on Shamouti Island just as the islanders are preparing to cast the hero role in their annual festival. They offer it to Ash.Ā ...more - Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Malin Akerman
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Brad Peyton
Primatologist Davis Okoye shares an unshakable bond with George, an extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla that's been in his care since birth. When a rogue genetic experiment goes wrong, itĀ ...more - Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Mike Newell
Released: May 9, 2010In the holy city of Alamut resides the Sands of Time, which gives mortals the power to turn back time. After leading an attack on the city, Dastan (Jake Gyllenhaal), the adopted son of Persia's king,Ā ...more - Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: Justin Kurzel
Cal Lynch travels back in time to 15th-century Spain through a revolutionary technology that unlocks the genetic memories contained in his DNA. There, he lives out the experiences of Aguilar deĀ ...more - Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride
- Directed by: Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly
The Angry Birds Movie (or simply Angry Birds)[5] is a 2016 Finnish-American 3D computer-animated action-adventure comedy film based on the video game series of the same name. It was directed by ClayĀ ...more - Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
Released: September 9, 2010In a world overrun with the walking dead, Alice (Milla Jovovich) continues her battle against Umbrella Corp., rounding up survivors along the way. Joined by an old friend, Alice and her group set outĀ ...more - Dwayne Johnson, Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Andrzej Bartkowiak
Released: October 20, 2005A team of space marines known as the Rapid Response Tactical Squad, led by Sarge (The Rock), is sent to a science facility on Mars after somebody reports a security breach. There, they learn that theĀ ...more - Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Kevin Durand
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson
As Umbrella Corp.'s deadly T-virus continues to turn the world's population into legions of flesh-eating zombies, Alice (Milla Jovovich), the human race's last hope, awakes deep within Umbrella'sĀ ...more - Milla Jovovich, Oded Fehr, Ali Larter
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Released: September 21, 2007Captured by the Umbrella Corp., Alice (Milla Jovovich) receives genetic alterations that leave her with superhuman abilities. Hiding out in the Nevada desert, she joins forces with former cohorts ...more - KÓjirÓ Shimizu, Kenji Haga, Miki Fujitani
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Gisaburo Sugii
In this animated film, M. Bison (JÓji Nakata), leader of the international crime syndicate Shadowlaw, is recruiting the world's greatest fighters. Bison targets Japanese fighting master Ryu (KÓjirÓ ...more