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Top 5 Disastrous Video Game Movie Adaptations

by Amelia May 15,2025

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 particularly infamous examples. These movies not only failed to capture the essence of their source material but also became legendary for their poor quality. However, there's been a glimmer of hope in recent years, as seen with the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog series and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which have shown a more promising approach to adapting video games into films. Despite these improvements, not all attempts have been successful, with movies like Borderlands serving as reminders that there's still room for improvement.

Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games into movies is commendable, especially considering the low bar set by some of the worst adaptations in cinematic history. Let's take a look at some of the most abysmal video game movie adaptations that have left fans and critics alike shaking their heads in disbelief.

The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time

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