Video game franchises that inspired movies

Video game franchises which inspired movies - Did you know that 'Super Mario Bros.' is set to get a new movie which will be released in 2020? Also in the production pipeline is a 'Mortal Kombat' sequel and a reboot of 'Resident Evil.' Video game franchises continue to be a big source of inspiration for Hollywood movies, shown also by the release of yet another 'Tomb Raider' movie earlier this year. So which other games have made it to the big screen? And were they movie hits or flops? Check out the list here!

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'Super Mario Bros.' - 'Super Mario Bros.' is one of the most successful games in history. In 1993, a live-action movie adaptation of the game came to the big screen. It starred Bob Hoskins as Mario and John Leguizamo as Luigi, and turned out to be a total flop.

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'Super Mario Bros.' - The characters are such a big cultural hit (did you now that March 10 is Mario day?!) that they're being given another chance to star in a movie.

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'Super Mario Bros.' - According to the BBC, 'Super Mario Bros.' should be released in 2020, says the president of Nintendo, Tatsumi Kimishima.

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'Super Mario Bros.' - It is confirmed that Illumination Entertainment, who made 'Despicable Me,' will be in charge of the production, which Nintendo will also be involved in.

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'Tomb Raider' - 'Tomb Raider' (2018) is the third and latest movie based on the ballsy archaeologist Lara Croft. The remake starred Alicia Vikander as Lara and was released on March 15.

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'Tomb Raider' - In 2001, Angelina Jolie played the main part in 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.' Despite the bad reception, the movie even got a sequel 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life.'

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'Resident Evil' - Milla Jovovich played the lead role in the zombie franchise, which started in 2002 and released its latest installment 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,' in 2016. However, contrary to the predictions of Paul W. S. Anderson, the series will resume shortly!

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'Resident Evil' - According to Deadline, James Wan will produce the reboot, with the script written by Greg Russo. The pair previously worked together on 'Mortal Kombat.' Jovovich and Paul W. S. Anderson will be dropped.

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'Mortal Kombat' - One of the biggest fighting games of the '90s inspired a short-lived movie franchise. The first movie, 'Mortal Kombat' (1995), which was directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, was even successful.

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'Mortal Kombat' - The story about a mortal tournament is set in another universe, and stars Christopher Lambert as the leader Lord Raiden. The other popular characters Liu Kang, Johnny Cage, Kano, Sonya Blade, and Princess Kitana were played by lesser-known actors.

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'Mortal Kombat' - After the success of the first movie, a disastrous sequel 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation' (1997), was released. For fans of the game, the good news is that Hollywood is already talking about making another reboot of the franchise.

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'Mortal Kombat' - With the collaboration of director Simon McQuoid and producer James Wan, new details have emerged on the new production in an interview with Oren Uziel, the first screenwriter to work on the series, on the site Collider.

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'Assassin's Creed' - One of the most successful games in recent times was made into a super-production, signed by director Justin Kurzel, which divided opinion among fans.

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'Assassin's Creed' - Michael Fassbender played Cal Lynch, a character who relives the adventures of his 15th century Spanish ancestor, the assassin Aguilar de Nerha. A skillful fighter, he returns to fight against the Knights Templar.

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'Street Fighter' - This game was also very popular in the '90s, and the expectations for a movie worthy of the gaming franchise were high. Unfortunately, the big screen version was a disappointment. 'Street Fighter' (1994) starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as the soldier Guile, who became the main character in the movie.

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'Street Fighter' - But the beloved Raul Julia, who plays the crazy dictator Bison, saves the movie directed by Steven E. de Souza. This was one of the actor's last roles before his death.

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'Silent Hill' - 'Silent Hill' is generally considered one of the best screen adaptations of a game ever made. The movie captures the same convincing and terrifying story line as the original video game.

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'Silent Hill' - Radha Mitchell and Sean Bean star in the movie, which was directed by Christophe Gans. The girl was played by Jodelle Ferland. The sequel, 'Silent Hill: Revelation' was released in 2012, with Carrie-Anne Moss ('Matrix') and Kit Harrington (John Snow from 'Game of Thrones').

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'Dungeon Siege' - The 2007 movie adaptation of this game was called 'In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale.' The epic fantasy adventure tells the story of a king who must protect his castle and people from a terrible man.

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'Dungeon Siege' - An attacking army of monster warriors, known as Krugs, is sent by the villain to get the king. Jason Statham is a simple man who transforms after his son is killed and his wife kidnapped.

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'Warcraft' - The RPG online cult game was adapted in 2016 with a large budget by director Duncan Jones. The fantasy Medieval epic focuses on a war between men and orcs. Even though the movie was a flop in the US, the director is planning a further two sequels.

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'Warcraft' - According to Jones, the first installment was about Durotan and his son, who try to escape a dying planet. The idea is that over the three movies, Thrall will fight to create a new land for the Orcs, says Collider.

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'Prince of Persia' - In 2010, a movie adaptation of one of the most popular games for its incredible graphics, realistic movement, and playability: 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.' However, even with lead actor Jake Gyllenhaal, and director Mike Newell (from the 'Harry Potter' franchise), the film didn't do well.

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'Prince of Persia' - Jake Gyllenhaal plays a young prince in the movie, who helps his brother conquer a city. There, he finds a strange and beautiful sword, which gives its wearer the ability to travel in time.

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'Max Payne' - This was another game which inspired a big Hollywood adaptation. Directed by John Moore, the movie starred Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis.

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'Max Payne' - In the plot, a police officer and a woman come together in vengeance to investigate the murders of their loved ones. The pair stumble through the underworld of crime on their mission.

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'Doom' - The famous game got its screen adaptation in 2005. The story centers around a specially trained team which goes to Mars after a space station crew suddenly get their communication with Earth cut off.

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'Doom' - 'Doom' starred Dwayne Johnson 'The Rock,' who was then at the beginning of his career.

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'Need for Speed' - The 2014 movie adaptation of the game came hot on the heels of the successful 'Fast and Furious' franchise. The racing game which inspired the production starred Aaron Paul ('Breaking Bad'). It was not as successful at the box office, but there are plans for a sequel.

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'Tekken' - One of gaming fans' favorite fighting animations was adapted for the screen in 2010. It was released in movie theaters in Japan and other Asian countries, but in the West was just released direct-to-video.

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'Double Dragon' - In the 1994 plot, two fighter brothers, played by Mark Dacascos and Scott Wolf, have half of a powerful talisman in their possession, an object which is highly desired by the villain, played by Robert Patrick.

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'Wing Commander' - The 1999 movie is an adaptation of the simulator space ship game. It starred Freddie Prinze Jr. (pictured) and Matthew Lillard.

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'Hitman' - This 2007 movie is about a highly skilled, bald, and well-dressed assassin. In the cast are Timothy Olyphant and bond girl Olga Kurylenko. A sequel was released in 2015.

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