I’m a huge video game lover. If I’m not watching a show or movie, I’m usually playing one of my favorite games in my spare time or watching theory videos about some of my favorite franchises. That’s probably why video game adaptations have always felt a bit personal to me since there’s something exciting about seeing worlds you’ve spent hours in finally brought to life on screen.
And right now, Hollywood and streaming platforms are leaning heavily into that space, with everything from sprawling RPGs to narrative-driven indie hits getting the live-action treatment. Some of these projects have been stuck in development for years, while others are just starting to take shape, but all of them have one thing in common: massive expectations.
