12 more video game adaptations on the way after The Last of Us

Video game adaptations have officially entered the mainstream

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It's safe to say the video game adaptation curse has been broken. HBO's The Last of Us has been receiving rave reviews and strong viewership, proving video games can be successfully adapted into other mediums without disappointing fans. Its success could inspire a wave of new video game movies and TV shows, just as there was an uptick in fantasy series after Game of Thrones, and many are already on the way. So which could be similarly successful? Here are some of the most notable video game adaptations on the horizon:

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.