5 Other Video Games We Want To See On The Big Screen!

A Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess, is finally coming to theaters this week! Starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, the film follows four misfits who get sucked through a portal and spit out in the Overworld. To escape this cubic wonderland, they’ll have to master the terrain and embark on a magical quest with a new friend named Steve (Black).

With this movie on the horizon and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 not far in the rear view mirror, it’s safe to say that video games are making a splash on the big screen. So what other IP do we want to see on the big screen?

1. Undertale

This 2015 role-playing game was made by indie developer Toby Fox. Since 2015, more than 5 million copies have sold and it has developed a sort of cult following. The story follows a small child that has fallen into the Underground where she meets monsters along the way back to Earth – some friends and some enemies and some that are in-between. We would love to see this game brought to life in the style of 1980s Jim Henson films like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. The little girl being the only human actor amongst a dark fantasy world of felt and fabric would give a new meaning to the classic fish-out-of-water setting. There are several creatures, like the ram-horned Toralei or the talking daisy Flowey, that would make incredible pieces of puppetry.

2. Fortnite Battle Royale

It’s almost impossible to discuss modern video gaming without bringing up this online multiplayer battle royale. Within 2 weeks of its release, more than 10 million players had picked it up. That number has only multiplied since and the game has become somewhat of a phenomenon. A movie would be a lot of fun, especially considering the faces that have already lent themselves to the game. Within the game, players have been able to buy skins of celebrities like LeBron James, Lady Gaga, and a Christmas-themed Mariah Carey, as well as fictional characters like John Wick, Tony Stark, and Hatsune Miku. Just imagine a movie where Peter Griffin from "Family Guy" uses a cartoon mallet to k-word Ariana Grande. That sounds like box office success to us!

3. Red Dead Redemption

We know that the western genre (sadly) has been pushed to the side for decades, but we think this is the story to bring it back. Red Dead Redemption takes place at the turn of the Industrial Revolution when an outlaw in the Old West has to come out of hiding to save his family. It’s an action-adventure with a rich backdrop in a dangerous part of history, and we can just picture someone like Oscar Isaac fighting his way through it.

4. Hades

This rogue-like action RPG follows Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he tries to escape the Underworld and join his cousins on Mount Olympus. The player makes allies and enemies of more obscure Greek mythological figures such as Thanatos, Nyx, and Lilith. Following the success of other modern retellings of Greek myths such as Disney+'s "Percy Jackson", Netflix's "KAOS", and WebToon's "Lore Olympus", an animated feature film feels like a no-brainer. This story of love and resilience would be a great addition to any studio's repertoire.

5. Elden Ring

This fantasy role-playing game lends itself to an epic drama, like the Dune or Lord of the Rings franchises. The game is set in an open fantasy world with six major locations filled with creatures of various races like humans, dragons, demi-gods, elves, and dwarves. The epic quest the player character, Tarnished, goes on has many different available endings. This is great for replayability, but not so great for script writing. But there’s a way to combine some or all of the available endings and open a new world of possibilities. We're sure George R. R. Martin, who lent his fantasy prowess to the game’s worldbuilding, would be happy to consult.