Video Game To Movie Adaptation That Could Break Box Office Records

by Jesse

The boundaries between different forms of entertainment are becoming increasingly blurred as movies are inspiring video games, and yes, video games are also becoming movies. 

Combine virtual reality with artificial intelligence acting, and you have a situation where you simply can't help applauding the innovation in the industry. 

As more and more video games are being adapted to the big screen, we should take a look at what could be the next big thing with the potential to break box office records in the near future.

Think about different awesome video games that exist today — those that keep us glued to our screens for hours with powerful storylines. When we play, it feels like we're in a different world, and that fist pump or scream of joy after completing a difficult mission shows just how much commitment we put into it. 

Each of us has that one video game that we can't get enough of. Now imagine if it could be adapted into a movie where the biggest Hollywood stars come together to breathe life into animated characters. 

One Reddit post gave users an opportunity to air their views on the video game to movie adaptation that could break box office records with the right director, actors, writers, and a blank check budget. 

Here are some honorable mentions:

1. GTA

1. GTANarcissistFamilyTree

2. Hotline Miami

2. Hotline MiamiGaragairas

3. Control

3. Controlspjhon

4. Silent Hill

4. Silent HillCantioy87

5. The Legend of Zelda

5. The Legend of Zeldaopenletter8

6. Untitled Goose Game

6. Untitled Goose GameSerihol

7. Bioshock

7. BioshockMrTurboMan

8. Goldeneye

8. GoldeneyeRebelDuke

9. Mass Effect

9. Mass Effect donaldtrumpshearts

10. Half Life

10. Half Lifeconkiejoe

Although some video game to movie adaptations lack the needed quality, there are a few gems among the bunch.

Among the greatest are several classic films from at least one generation's childhood, as well as a slew of recent releases that demonstrate the industry's willingness to learn from its failures.

When it comes to entertainment, video games and movies have quite distinct effects on us. Games involve active participation from the player, but movies merely ask you to sit back and enjoy the show.

Not many video games can be converted into a nearly two-hour film without sacrificing quality — whether in terms of narrative, visual effects, or both. There are, however, certain video games that are exceptions to this case. 

11. Dead Space

11. Dead Spacehackyslashy

12. Fallout

12. Falloutthesalfordlad

13. Bloodborne

13. BloodbornePMmecrossstitch

14. StarCraft

14. StarCraftantipop2097

15. Dark Souls

15. Dark SoulsIKnoDaiWae

16. Dishonored

16. Dishonored thesilverlow

17. Frogger

17. FroggerSmegmaLollipop

18. Metal Gear Solid

18. Metal Gear SolidTentativelyCommitted

19. Metroid

19. Metroid Nocturne4hire

20. Titanfall 2

20. Titanfall 2OptionalDepression

21. Red Dead Redemption 2

21. Red Dead Redemption 2veganeater69

There is no shortage of video games that could make for record-breaking movies. With the right team and a big budget, we might just be gearing up for some of the greatest films ever made.

Some users even mentioned specific directors and actors that would be pivotal to the project. Imagine Frogger, directed by James Cameron, starring Dwayne Johnson — awesome, right?

Do you have some video games in mind? And which Hollywood star or director do you think would fit in perfectly with the adaptations?

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