5 Upcoming Video Game Movies We Can't Wait to See

Video games and movies share a symbiotic relationship, and this is especially true for the Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds is arguably one of the most popular mobile games of its time. Finnish game company Rovio took the simple concept of a flock of angry birds using a slingshot to attack a group of mischievous pigs and turned it into a global phenomenon. While the initial game is what gave the franchise its viral success, the films and TV shows that followed it are what breathed new life into the franchise, giving each character its own unique storyline, depth, and personality. The Angry Birds Movie and The Angry Birds Movie 2 combined have grossed over $500 million at the box office. This smash-box success, followed by the popularity of the TV series, have led to the announcement of a threequel, The Angry Birds Movie 3, which is slated to release in 2027.

Following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, Nintendo announced a live-action adaptation of one of its longest-running and most beloved game franchises, The Legend of Zelda, in November 2023. The news came as a welcome surprise to longtime fans who have waited years to see the series’ rich lore, picturesque landscapes, and iconic characters brought to life on the silver screen. Nintendo has partnered with Sony Pictures to produce the film, with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and The Maze Runner director Wes Ball confirmed to helm the project. While details of the plot and which specific game’s storyline will be adapted remain under wraps, The Legend of Zelda is currently slated for release on 26 March 2027.

Surprisingly, this isn’t the first time The Sims IP has been optioned for a film. Back in 2007, director Brian Lynch pitched an idea to 20th Century Fox for a movie about a gamer who begins experiencing everything their in-game character goes through in real life. Although the film was officially announced, it spent years in development hell and was eventually cancelled following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. After the billion-dollar success of Barbie back in 2023, actor and producer Margot Robbie set her sights on bringing a live-action adaptation of The Sims to the screen, reviving the hopes of millions of millennials who’ve spent hours building virtual lives in the game’s universe. Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, is working alongside Vertigo Entertainment (co-producer of A Minecraft Movie), EA Games, and Amazon MGM Studios to bring this iconic adaptation to life. The film will be directed by Kate Herron, best known for helming the first season of Loki. Although the film has been announced, no release date has been confirmed yet.

After weeks of speculation, A24 and director Alex Garland have officially confirmed that a live-action adaptation of Elden Ring is in the works. With its vast environments and dungeons, the dark fantasy RPG provides a rich foundation for the film to draw from. Garland and A24 have a long-standing creative partnership, which includes their collaboration on Ex Machina, Men, Civil War, and most recently, the Iraq war film Warfare. George R.R. Martin, who developed the original story and lore of the game alongside director Hidetaka Miyazaki, is also involved as a producer on the upcoming project. Martin is best known for writing the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire novel series, which served as the inspiration for HBO’s landmark television series Game of Thrones.