2026: The Year Game Movies Flood Theaters (And Your Streaming Queue)
2026 isn’t just for gamers anymore — it’s a popcorn warzone of game adaptations. The year will see Return to Silent Hill (1/23/26), Mortal Kombat 2 (5/8/26), Resident Evil (9/18/26), and Super Mario Galaxy (4/3/26) hit theaters, while streaming platforms prepare for a deluge of content.
2027-2028 projects include Legend of Zelda (5/7/27) and Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (3/19/27). Over 78 undated titles—like Elden RingMetal Gear, and Streets of Rage—remain in development.
TV series such as Devil May Cry Season 2 (5/12/26) and The Last of Us Season 3 (TBA) will span platforms including Prime Video, Netflix, and HBO.
Streaming services and theaters will battle for dominance as projects like Fallout Season 2 (2025-26) and Crunchyroll exclusives flood the market. With FX and Disney+ entering the fray, 2026 marks a turning point in gaming’s cultural crossover.
