Even more than book-to-movie adaptations, video game adaptations have long been contentious. Not only are there extremely enthusiastic fan bases who want to see a similar experience that draws directly from the source material, but bringing their expansive, fantastical worlds to the silver and small screen can be a challenge. Plus, viewers unfamiliar with the games must stay engaged by a captivating story.
With all that said, some of our best recent movies and must-watch TV series have pulled from video games—both faithful renderings and loose adaptations. Over the past several decades, the subgenre has evolved impressively into some of the most thrilling from action, horror, sci-fi, and animated entertainment. Whether you're a gamer or not, many video game adaptations are worth watching, so, below, are the best movie and TV video game adaptations of all time.
