From The Witcher to The Last of Us to Mario: did you know that all of these movies and series are based on a video game? And these titles are by no means the only ones. There are many. We have listed some of the best for you.
the magician
While The Witcher was originally just a book series, the video games followed and there is a series now. This fantasy drama is about lonely monster hunter Geralt of Rivia who struggles to find his place in the world. Then it turns out that his fate is linked to the fate of the little girl, Princess Ciri. He does everything he can to protect her. For this he can count on the help of Yennefer, a powerful sorceress.
Streamable via Netflix.
The last of us
The Last of Us is based on the 2013 video game of the same name. Joel and teenage Ellie are trying to survive in a world infected with a deadly disease that turns people into bloodthirsty zombies.
Viewable via Streamz.
sonic the hedgehog
Who didn’t play Sonic hours ago when they were a kid?! Meanwhile, two films have been made about the character. In it, the world’s fastest hedgehog must do everything he can to outsmart his archenemy, Dr. Robotnik to win.
It can be watched on Netflix.
vampire
Since 2002, the popular Resident Evil video game has featured seven films, an animated series, and even a live-action series. The original story revolves around amnesiac heroine Alice and a group of Umbrella Corporation commandos as they attempt to contain a T-virus outbreak in a secret underground facility.
You can watch the first three movies here to order. The latest movies and series can be watched on Netflix.
Cans
This movie is based on the world famous game of the same name. When the land of the orcs is destroyed, they look for a new world to live in. They end up in the peaceful kingdom of Azeroth, where they want to build their new home, but the arrival of the orcs unleashes war.
It can be viewed via Prime Video.
Pokémon: Indigo League
Who doesn’t love Pokemon?! Did you know that you can re-watch all of the original episodes of “Pokémon: Indigo League”? Together with Ash Ketchum and his partner Pikachu, you will explore the world of Pokémon full of interesting creatures.
It can be watched on Netflix.
Street Fighter
Bison, Shadaloo’s evil dictator, captures a busload of aid workers and holds them for ransom. Colonel Guile must invade Shadaloo and rescue the hostages. Along the way, Guile Chun-Li, a reporter and martial arts expert whose father was killed by a bison years ago, recruits two young performers and a sumo wrestler.
You order the movie here.
Doctrine killer
Cal Lynch travels back in time to 15th century Spain with a revolutionary technology that unlocks genetic memories in his DNA. There he lives the experiences of Aguilar de Nerha, a distant relative and member of the Assassins, a secret society fighting to protect free will against the power-hungry Templars. Cal begins to gain the knowledge and physical skills needed to fight the oppressive organization in the present.
It can be watched on Netflix.
Tomb rider
Lara Croft is the feisty, independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished without trace when Lara was a teenager. Despite everyone telling her to accept the facts and move on with her life, Lara decides to solve the mystery of his mysterious death. She leaves everything and everyone behind and goes to her father’s last known destination, a grave on a fabled island somewhere off the coast of Japan.
It can be viewed via Prime Video.
Cuphead Show!
In this animated series, two cup-headed brothers find trouble everywhere. The series consists of three seasons!
It can be watched on Netflix.
Arcane: League of Legends
Discord reigns between the twin cities of Piltover and Zone. The twins, Vi and Jinx, face each other in a battle between magical technologies and conflicting beliefs.
It can be watched on Netflix.
Super Mario Bros game. film
Are you a fan of Italian plumber Mario? Do you like to play “Mario Party”? Then “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” thing is for you! When brothers Mario and Luigi accidentally travel through a green tube into a magical realm, Luigi ends up in the dark part where Bowser rules and Mario in the Mushroom Kingdom, where Princess Peach rules. Mario and Peach team up to save his brother and the rest of the kingdom.
For rent or sale via Prime Video.
Need for speed
Mechanic Tobey Marshall races on an underground circuit while struggling to keep his business afloat. When the rich Dino accuses Toby of manslaughter, he ends up in prison. Two years later, Toby is out for revenge. His only chance to beat Dino is to beat him in a high stakes race.
It can be watched on Netflix.
unknown
Young thief Nathan Drake is recruited by treasure hunter Victor Sullivan to recover a fortune he lost 500 years ago. The mission becomes competitive when the ruthless Moncada joins the fray.
For rent or sale via Prime Video.
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