Video games have been a huge part of pop culture for going on 50 years now, and today the industry is worth billions, dwarfing the economic footprint of movies. So it’s somewhat surprising that the tide has only recently started to turn for game adaptations, with The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie leading a strong 2023. But that upswing has been in the works for a few years now, and it’s arguably the Rock who’s owed thanks for moving us in the right direction.
