What is the best video game movie or TV show adaptation of all time?

From Emmy-winning dramas and animated masterpieces to blockbuster films and beloved cult oddities, video game adaptations have never been more diverse. Which one nailed the source material most?

1

The Last of Us (2023)

HBO's critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic series based on Naughty Dog's beloved PS4 game.

2

Arcane (2021)

Netflix's award-winning animated series exploring Jinx and Vi's origins in the League of Legends universe.

3

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Illumination's animated blockbuster starring Chris Pratt as Mario that grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.

4

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022)

Studio Trigger's anime set in Night City that dramatically revived interest in Cyberpunk 2077.

5

Fallout (2024)

Amazon Prime Video's post-apocalyptic series set in the Fallout universe starring Ella Purnell.

6

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)

Paramount's family film featuring Sega's iconic blue mascot in a live-action/CGI adventure.

7

Detective Pikachu (2019)

A live-action Pokémon film starring Ryan Reynolds as a wisecracking coffee-loving Pikachu.

8

Castlevania (2017–2021)

Netflix's critically praised animated series based on Konami's gothic vampire-hunting franchise.

9

One Piece (2023)

Netflix's live-action adaptation of Oda's beloved manga, praised for capturing the spirit of the original.

10

Uncharted (2022)

A Hollywood action-adventure film starring Tom Holland as young Nathan Drake on a treasure hunt.

11

Mortal Kombat (2021)

A brutal fighting game adaptation featuring signature fatalities and a new protagonist Cole Young.

12

Resident Evil (2002)

Paul W.S. Anderson's horror film starring Milla Jovovich that launched a long-running movie franchise.

13

Tomb Raider (2018)

The gritty Alicia Vikander reboot that closely followed the modern origin-story games.

14

Halo (2022)

Paramount+'s live-action adaptation of Microsoft's iconic sci-fi shooter franchise starring Pablo Schreiber.

15

Street Fighter (1994)

The camp 1994 adaptation starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as Guile that became a beloved cult classic.