Five of the Most Anticipated Video Game Movie or Television Sequels That Haven’t Been Released Yet

The gaming industry continues to inspire Hollywood to create screen adaptations, and despite some successful examples, many projects are still in the waiting phase. In this article, we will look at five of the most anticipated video game movie sequels that haven’t seen the light of day. From World of Warcraft to Assassin’s Creed, we’ll dive into the potential continuations, the reasons why they haven’t been released yet, and what fans can expect in the future. 

#1. World of Warcraft (2016) – Waiting for the Second Film

The 2016 release of the Warcraft movie proved to be a disappointing first attempt at adapting the widely celebrated World of Warcraft franchise. The global revenues from World of Warcraft exceeded $440 million while not attaining the predicted commercial success mark. The production faced challenges because the extensive complexity of World of Warcraft‘s lore resulted in an unfavorable reception of the movie adaptation. For example, one of the notable oversights was the lack of focus on WoW gold, a concept that is central to the game. Gold allows players to use it to purchase items that power up their characters, as well as other cosmetic items such as mounts, transmogrification, etc.

Nevertheless, despite the mixed reviews, speculation about future sequel remains strong. Many fans, including Henry Cavill (a huge fan of the game), believe he would be perfect for the role of Arthas. There are also rumors that Netflix to invest in a full broadcast adaptation of the game world so viewers can experience the abundant storyline details. Fans anticipate a sequel project and if such a project materializes a new cast may enter alongside unexpected narrative changes because the material is abundant.

#2. Halo (2022) – Will There Be a Continuation?

Halo occupies a prominent place as one of the most famous Xbox titles since its inception. Adapted from the game in 2022 the television series managed to catch public attention but received disapproval from critics for changing the storyline extensively. The adaptation of the game into a film project remained a discusson point without ever moving forward into development.

The future of the Halo series remains unclear even though enthusiasts analyze possible ways to evolve its story into what fans wished for in the main games. The reports about upcoming development for a second season remain unconfirmed despite rumors suggesting its advancement. Rumors indicate that future actors will assume the roles of Master Chief and speculate about expanding Halo settings to fresh locations. People continue to express excitement for Halo content despite the unanswered questions about its future production.

#3. Uncharted (2022) – Will Tom Holland Return?

Sony Pictures Releasing released the highly hyped Uncharted movie featuring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake during 2022. The global $407 million revenue from the film failed to create a major success and audiences showed dissatisfaction with both story deviations from the original and the actor selected for the lead role.

Speculations about an Uncharted sequel persist, and audiences wish that the upcoming movie can handle the game’s characteristic adventure and action elements properly. In addition to Holland, the upcoming movie could feature new characters who would enrich the narrative. The future production of Nathan Drake’s new movie adventure remains uncertain because no official statement has been made regarding a sequel.

#4. The Last of Us (2023) – The Second Season is Nearly Here!

Unlike the other sequels mentioned in this article, the second season of The Last of Us is definitely happening and is expected to arrive very soon. The highly anticipated second season of The Last of Us is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, on HBO and Max. HBO announced rapid approval for more episodes after the first season won acclaim from spectators and critics because of its effective tale of Joel and Ellie. The success of the first season made both video game adaptations and future installments highly anticipated while establishing its lead position among game adaptations.

The co-creator of both the game and series Neil Druckmann showed appreciation for the strong reception of Season 1. Druckmann expressed heartfelt gratitude and overwhelming excitement for “The Last of Us” premiere success. The co-showrunner Craig Mazin alongside Druckmann stated their eagerness to explore deeper into characters and stories that player audiences have embraced.

The upcoming season contains seven episodes despite having nine installments in season one. The narrative material in The Last of Us Part II is denser than what came before, so Mazin was able to condense the story while maintaining its impact. The second season will start five years after the initial season ended while introducing Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in the cast.

In addition to returning stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, fans can expect thrilling developments and emotional depth as the story unfolds. Information released in a fresh trailer has attracted millions of viewers, which shows an unprecedented level of excitement. When the new season arrives, viewers can anticipate more emotional exploration of heartache.

#5. Assassin’s Creed (2016) – Are We Expecting More?

Since 2016 when the first Assassin’s Creed movie premiered and led to the upcoming Netflix series production, the franchise experienced multiple hardships. The 2016 film, starring Michael Fassbender, was initially set to kick off a trilogy. Despite positive expectations, the movie faced severe commercial and critical setbacks. It failed to work at the global level with $240 million in revenue, while costing $125 million to produce and obtaining an 18% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie’s poor reception swept away plans for additional sequels and shifted company resources to different interests. Any plan for additional Assassin’s Creed motion pictures was permanently put on hold because of poor performance.

However, the Assassin’s Creed story isn’t over yet. Ubisoft teamed up with Netflix for a live-action TV show after their October 2020 announcement. Jeb Stuart has been selected as the showrunner for the live-action series to direct a strong narrative and bring experience from Die Hard and the Vikings: Valhalla series. The show adopts a description as a “genre-bending epic” to showcase the deep and complex storytelling of the video games. The show occupies a crucial moment to address what went wrong with the 2016 movie through its limited public information on actors and story elements. The successful video game adaptations on Netflix through The Witcher have built anticipation for an appropriate adaptation of Assassin’s Creed.

Updates from recent times indicate the show’s that progress is being made, despite pandemic-caused postponements which might lead to a 2025 mid- or late-year premiere. The live-action series is expected to explore multiple historical eras, much like the games themselves. Additionally, Netflix has declared its plans to produce animated and anime adaptations of Assassin’s Creed, which demonstrates their faith in the series’ future success.

Conclusion

Video game adaptations currently experiencing a new trend in the market. Despite earlier setbacks in movie productions, many games brought enormous viewer numbers. This has created enthusiasm for follow-up movies. We can only hope that many of these projects, such as the second Warcraft movie or the Assassin’s Creed series, will eventually get the green light and deliver fresh stories that will truly capture the essence of the games on screen.