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Top 5 Video Game Movies That Missed the Mark

Author:Kristen Update:May 14,2025

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 prime examples of how not to adapt a beloved game. These movies are infamous for missing the mark on what made the original games appealing. Thankfully, recent adaptations like the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series and *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* have shown that Hollywood is capable of getting it right, providing a glimmer of hope for the genre. Yet, there are still some notable failures, like *Borderlands*, that remind us the journey isn't over.

Hollywood's persistence in tackling video game adaptations is commendable, especially considering the low bar set by some of the genre's worst offenders. Let's delve into the depths of the most abysmal video game movie adaptations ever made...

The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time

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