The Legend of Zelda Movie: Nintendo is taking one of its biggest franchises to live action with The Legend of Zelda movie. The film is directed by Wes Ball and stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda. It is scheduled for April 30, 2027, making it one of gaming's biggest upcoming adaptations.
Resident Evil Movie: A new Resident Evil movie is heading to cinemas in 2026, giving the survival horror series another chance on the big screen. Directed by Zach Cregger, the film is expected to take the franchise in a fresh direction. It is currently scheduled for September 18, 2026, adding another major horror release to the gaming adaptation lineup.
Street Fighter Movie: Street Fighter is also returning to the big screen, with a new movie planned for October 16, 2026. The project aims to bring the famous fighting game characters back to Hollywood after several years away. With Ryu and other familiar faces at its core, the film could introduce the franchise to a new generation.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4: The Sonic the Hedgehog movie series is moving ahead with a fourth installment. The film is scheduled for March 19, 2027, continuing the adventures of Sonic and his friends. The previous movies helped establish Sonic as one of gaming's strongest movie franchises, so expectations are high for another action-packed and family-friendly adventure.
God Of War Series: Amazon's God of War series remains one of the most closely watched game adaptations in development. The live-action show will adapt the 2018 game and focus on Kratos and Atreus. Production has faced changes, including a recast for Kratos, with filming expected to resume later in 2026 and the series now reportedly targeting 2028.
Mass Effect TV Series: Amazon is also developing a live-action Mass Effect series, bringing BioWare's huge science-fiction universe to television. Details about the story and cast remain limited, and there is no confirmed release date yet. The project has plenty of potential, though adapting the game's large universe and player-driven choices will be a major challenge for the creators.
Ghost Of Tsushima Anime: Ghost of Tsushima is heading to animation with an anime series planned for Crunchyroll in 2027. The project will expand the samurai world beyond the original game and could offer a different visual style for Jin Sakai's story. It joins a growing list of major PlayStation franchises receiving television adaptations.
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