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Top 5 Flop Video Game Movies Revealed

by Aaron May 05,2025

The video game movie genre has a notorious reputation for producing some of the most disappointing films in cinema history. Classics like the 1993's Super Mario Bros. and 1997's Mortal Kombat: Annihilation have become infamous for their failure to capture the essence and appeal of their source material. However, recent years have seen an uptick in quality, with movies like the Sonic the Hedgehog series and The Super Mario Bros. Movie setting a new standard for video game adaptations. Yet, not all attempts have been successful, with films like Borderlands serving as reminders that there's still room for improvement.

Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games into movies is commendable, especially considering the low bar set by some past efforts. Here's a look at some of the most abysmal video game movie adaptations that have made it hard to sink any lower:

The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time

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