Filmmakers continue adapting video games to the big screen — with mixed results.
These films aim to tap into the franchise’s existing fanbase, and although there have been a few notable successes, most movies based on games have either failed outright or barely broken even.Instead, ticket sales must be weighed against the film’s budget, marketing costs, and the theatre’s cut., which means most films must make at least twice their original budget at the box office to break even.
However, despite its cast and budget, the Assassin’s Creed film failed to measure up to expectations, earning only $240 million at the box office and receiving middling reviews. Released in 1995 and on a budget of only $20 million, Mortal Kombat managed to gross an impressive $122 million. Its reviews were also dismal, scoring a 4.1/10 on IMDb and audiences and critics giving it a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes.Sonic the Hedgehog is another one of the most iconic Japanese gaming franchises. What Mario was to Nintendo, Sonic was to Sega.This trailer featured a truly ghastly design for the titular Sonic that earned it the ridicule of many longtime fans.
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter made an extremely impressive $314 million on a budget of only $40 million.
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