The video game movie genre is notorious for its share of flops, with films like the 1993's Super Mario Bros. and 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation standing out as prime examples of how not to adapt beloved games. These movies are infamous for their inability to capture the essence and appeal of their source material. However, there's been a glimmer of hope in recent years, with successes like the Sonic the Hedgehog series and The Super Mario Bros. Movie demonstrating a more promising approach. Yet, despite these improvements, not every attempt hits the mark—looking at you, Borderlands.
Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games to the big screen is commendable, yet the bar for disappointment is set quite low by some truly abysmal efforts. Let's delve into the most notorious failures in video game movie adaptations.
The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time
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