HBO has ventured into the video-game-to-television-series game with The Last Of Us, set to premiere on Jan. 15, 2023. This is one of many video game series that is getting a show adaptation, but one of few to receive hype around the release, despite several different networks having a game to show adaptations in the developmental stages.
This lack of press could be because many shows are so early in development that they don't have a script or a cast that fans can get excited about yet. However, many of these games have had fans begging for their TV adaptations, so the hype is sure to grow when (and if) they progress through the devlopment stages.
Gears of War - Netflix
Gears of War already has a book series laden with characters that fans want to see in future games and will likely want them in the television series in the early stages of production. Netflix announced the game would be getting a movie and television series in November, but there has been no further news on what fans should expect from the series.
The only hint fans received about what to expect from the show was that the game developers, The Coalition, are involved with the production, so fans should get all the elements they love about the games in the series, which heightens the chances of the show being a success. The show will be a live-action adaptation and further the lore already established in the games. While there is no confirmed cast, Dave Bautista has expressed interest on Twitter in being part of the show.
Sonic Prime - Netflix
After two successful in-theater releases, Sonic the Hedgehog is getting another series, but this time in the form of an animated show that will stream on Netflix. While the series is for all ages, it is meant to be enjoyed by younger franchise fans and has a more family-friendly feeling than several of Netflix's other game-to-television show series.
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Pokémon Live-Action Series - Netflix
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With Netflix already having several Pokémon series on the platform, it seems like a natural progression for the streaming giant to bring the live-action version to life. Fans are now waiting for an official announcement about the show's plot and how it compares to other Pokémon series of the past and present.
Knuckles Series - Paramount+
Sonic 2 trailer was released, letting fans know that the Sonic universe is in full effect and will keep expanding the world of the well-loved characters.
Idris Elba has been confirmed as reprising his role of Knuckles, keeping the film and show consistent with its choice of voice actors thus far, but no other casting choices have been released. Like both Sonic movies, Sega is still involved in the project, so fans can assume that the show will include elements from the games.
Assassin's Creed - Netflix
Assassin's Creed has some of the most replayable games of all video game franchises, and it is a wonder that the announcement from Netflix of a television series hasn't gotten more attention. The initial information about Ubisoft and Netflix's partnership came in 2020, which may be why fans have not been more excited about the show since so much time has ed with no updates on what to expect from the live-action series and animated show. Gamespot provided a slight update noting that Marc-Alexis Cote, a Ubisoft executive, confirmed the live-action series to be an adaptation of the games but nothing further.
Splinter Cell - Netflix
Tom Clancy games have gained popularity over the decades, with fans asking for television series for many games written by the video game giant. Still, only Splinter Cell has been announced as getting an animated series so far. The only thing known about the television show is the writer, who was announced on Twitter in the official show announcement.
Derek Kolstad, who rose to fame after developing the John Wick series, is on board, all but guaranteeing a high level of action and adventure in the show. No official release dates have been given, but more teasers are sure to come as the show enters deeper into development.
Tomb Raider - Netflix
After a less-than-stellar performance at the box office, the reboot of the live-action Tomb Raider film franchise seemed to be dead in the water, despite the film ending with a cliffhanger that was meant to tie into a sequel. However, the franchise is being revived once again as an anime that will follow the adventures of Lara Croft after the video games, as announced by writer and executive producer Tasha Huo on Twitter.
The creators announced the show as part of the 25th anniversary of the original game celebration as a way of unifying the different timelines that have been presented in the games. This would clear up the confusion that fans have realized is a harsh reality of replaying the Tomb Raider series, but it could also spark interest in the movie franchise and lead to the long-awaited sequel. The show is set to stream on Netflix but is still in development.
Horizon Zero Dawn - Netflix
Like many other video games to television adaptations, there is little known about the Horizon Zero Dawn show, but there are a few critical details that have been released to fans including that Sony/PlayStation will be creating the show and Netflix will be streaming the show once it is complete, as reported by IGN.
The show will run parallel to the games which opens the door for many characters and storylines to be included in the show. The article also reported that the show will take place before the fall of humanity, which will give depth to the storylines that area already present in the games.
Fallout - Prime Video
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God Of War - Prime Video
God of War Ragnarök's recent release, there is no telling how many elements the series could include from the games.