Upcoming Video Game Movies Hitting Theaters In 2026

It's been a long time since video game movies have outgrown their tragic history, with cinematic adaptations now regularly well-received critically and commercially. 2026 is poised to continue the trend for several beloved, but vastly different, properties. From fighting game sequels and reboots to explorations of survival horror, there are gaming movies for fans of all ages and genres this year. Some of these adaptations have already released trailers and sneak peeks to hype up fans, while details surrounding others remain tightly under wraps.

Some of the biggest movies of the year are based on video games, and we've put together a list to keep handy and prepare for their release. To clarify, we're focusing on movies debuting throughout 2026 that are getting a theatrical release; as always, release dates are subject to change. Video game movies that are instead getting a straight-to-video release are not included in this article. Here are five upcoming video game movies hitting theaters in 2026 that will hopefully live up to expectations.

After skipping the maligned 2012 adaptation "Silent Hill: Revelation," French filmmaker Christophe Gans makes his comeback to the franchise with "Return to Silent Hill." Premiering in January 2026, the movie adapts the 2001 game "Silent Hill 2," with protagonist James Sunderland (Jeremy Irvine) reeling from a tragic loss. After receiving a mysterious letter, James returns to the town of Silent Hill, only to discover it abandoned and transformed into a nightmarish shadow of its former self. James searches the town for his beloved Mary (Hannah Emily Anderson), only to uncover sinister secrets as his mental health steadily erodes.

Gans' 2006 "Silent Hill" is one of the most underrated video game adaptations ever, so having him direct and co-write "Return to Silent Hill" is a good sign. The movie has cast horror veterans as its leads, bringing James and Mary to life on the silver screen. And in drawing from the franchise's extensive lore, it doesn't get much better than to look to "Silent Hill 2" for source material. With "Silent Hill" seeing a resurgence on the gaming front, hopefully this popularity will spread to its latest cinematic adaptation too.

Following the success of 2023's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Nintendo's flagship property blasts off on the big screen for its sequel, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie." Drawing from 2007's "Super Mario Galaxy" for the Wii, the movie has Mario and Luigi join Princess Peach and Toad for an adventure in outer space. The group meets the cosmic Princess Rosalina, while Bowser's son Bowser, Jr. makes his mischievous debut. The ensemble moves to help Rosalina and her Lumas against the scheming Koopa family in a heated rematch.

With much of the same creative team from "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" back for its sequel, expectations are already astronomical. Noted celebrity gamer Brie Larson playing Rosalina seems like inspired casting, especially when one recalls that Larson is also an Academy Award winner. But with the sequel taking its narrative cues from "Super Mario Galaxy" instead of a more grounded game, the CG animated movie is shaping up to be something special. Here's to hoping the movie lives up to the legacy of the celebrated 2007 game it's named after.

"Mortal Kombat" is another popular gaming property that's seen both strong and abysmal movie adaptations over the years. 2021's live-action reboot set a solid foundation for a new film series (the occasional narrative hiccup aside). This is finally being realized with "Mortal Kombat II," which sees fan-favorite fighter Johnny Cage enter the fray. Played by Karl Urban, the washed-up action star joins a group of champions to defend Earth from the extra-dimensional warlord Shao Kahn.

The 2021 reboot took a much more serious approach with the source material than its '90s adaptations, without losing its trademark sense of self-aware fun. "Mortal Kombat II" looks to double down on that trend, bolstering the roster with several new faces from the franchise. Urban's world-weary Johnny Cage presents a fresh wrinkle to the character as he joins the returning cast for a full-on free-for-all. Poised to provide wall-to-wall action and plenty of bloody thrills, "Mortal Kombat II" looks like it might just be a worthy sequel, delving deeper into the franchise's mythos.

2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Capcom's iconic survival horror franchise "Resident Evil," and the company is celebrating the milestone in style. In addition to releasing the series' latest installment, "Resident Evil Requiem," the franchise is getting a cinematic reboot this September. Simply titled "Resident Evil," details from the upcoming movie are currently being kept so tightly under wraps that there aren't any official pictures from it yet. What is known about the movie is that it's directed and co-written by acclaimed horror filmmaker Zach Cregger, fresh off his successful 2025 movie "Weapons."

There is so much from the wild story of "Resident Evil" that can be used to form the basis for Cregger's movie. 2022's "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City" was an amalgamation of the first two games, while the movie series that started in 2002 deviated significantly from the games. Hopefully the upcoming reboot can narratively strike somewhere in between, while maintaining Cregger's usual horror filmmaking qualities. One thing for sure is that "Resident Evil" has never been known to stay in its grave for long.

Capcom's "Street Fighter" franchise has admittedly had a checkered reputation for its live-action movie adaptations, particularly with 2009's "Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li." The upcoming cinematic reboot, simply titled "Street Fighter," is looking to forge its own legacy when it premieres this October. Set in 1993, the movie has rivals Ryu and Ken Masters recruited by the enigmatic Chun-Li to join an international fighting tournament. The participants learn that the proceedings are being organized by a shadowy syndicate headed by the fearsome M. Bison.

With its period setting and prominent fighting tournament premise, "Street Fighter" is a back-to-the-basics approach for the adaptation. The fan-favorite fighters boast their classic designs while there are plenty of Easter eggs in the trailer alone to tantalize audiences. And, of course, the action looks to deliver the hard-hitting thrills that the franchise has always been known for. By all accounts, "Street Fighter" looks to ditch the mixed reception of past adaptations and stunningly transform into an exciting new chapter for the property.