It’s not just The Last of Us! Other must-see video game adaptations on Prime Video

Sonic movie

The latest adaptation to join the Prime Video catalog, Sonic marks the arrival of the fastest hedgehog in the human-to-human world. Smurf-blue, SEGA’s mascot first appeared in theaters in 2020, followed by a second opus in 2022, which was much appreciated by fans.

This first part is about the meeting between the famous Echidna and Tom, played by James Marsden. First frightened, then curious, he realizes that his new friend is being hunted by the government and the sinister Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey), whose ultimate goal is to use him for his strange experiments. A family and crazy epic that goes a hundred miles an hour!

Pokemon: Detective Pikachu

With the animated feature Mario Bros hitting theaters in a few weeks, why not delve into another must-have Nintendo license? The Pokemon game series has no less than 9 generations of monsters that trainers have been happily collecting since 1996, but also a feature film released in 2019.

After his father mysteriously disappears, Tim (Justice Smith) tries to find out what happened. He then joins forces with a surprising nature detective: the talking Pikachu (voiced by Ryan Reynolds). As charming and intelligent as she is, she will help Tim find his father and uncover the secrets of the city of Raimi, where Pokémon and humans coexist.

Warcraft: The Beginning

After welcoming millions of players since 2004, the continent of Azeroth is making its way to the movies in Warcraft: The Beginning. Anduin Lothar (Travis Fimmel), Garona Myork (Paula Patton) or Guardian Medivh (Ben Foster) to name a few of the main characters of the game and its expansions, will appear on the screen in the story of World of Warcraft.

The peaceful kingdom of Azeroth is on the brink of war as its civilization faces a terrifying race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize others. Heroes on both sides will clash and decide the fate of their family, people and homeland.

True to the game and Lord of the Rings, Warcraft: The Beginning offers a moment of fun and epic fantasy, true to the world from which it comes.

rage

Change the atmosphere with the brutal Rampage, adapted from the 1986 arcade game of the same name. A gorilla, a wolf and a giant crocodile face off in Dwayne Johnson’s company: what more could you ask for?

A primatologist by profession, David Okoye has cared for George, a gorilla with extraordinary intelligence, since he was born. But after a disastrous genetic experiment, George turns into an uncontrollable monster. When other beasts also turn into rabid predators across the country, destroying everything in their path, Okoye does his best to create an antidote.

Assassin’s Creed

After the Crusades, the Renaissance and the French Revolution, dive into 15th century Spain.

Using innovative technology that unlocks genetic memory, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) relives his ancestor’s adventures in 15th century Spain. When he discovers that his grandfather is a member of a mysterious secret society, he learns the skills he will need to face another formidable organization in modern times: the Knights Templar.

This adaptation of one of the most prolific video game sagas is the perfect way to prepare for the release of the next installment, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

These movies are available on Prime Video.