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Top 5 Video Game Movies That Bombed at the Box Office

Author : Ethan May 01,2025

The world of video game movies has been littered with more than its fair share of flops, turning beloved games into cinematic disasters. Take, for instance, the 1993 film Super Mario Bros. and the 1997 sequel Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. These films have become infamous for their inability to capture the essence of the original games, leaving fans disappointed and bewildered. However, recent years have shown some improvement. The Sonic the Hedgehog series and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have demonstrated that it's possible to create successful adaptations that resonate with fans. Despite these successes, not all attempts have been victorious, with films like Borderlands serving as a reminder that there's still room for improvement.

Hollywood continues to experiment with video game adaptations, and it's tough to do worse than some of the notorious failures we've seen. Here's a look at some of the most disappointing video game movie adaptations of all time:

The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time

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