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Best Movies Adapted from Video Games Ranked

(L to R) Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) in Nintendo and Illumination’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Video game movies have come a long way over the years!

Early adaptations like 1993’s ‘Super Mario Bros.‘ and 1994’s ‘Street Fighter‘ struggled to capture what made their source material so popular, but Hollywood has finally started to crack the code.
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But in recent years, studios have found real success with films like ‘Uncharted‘ and ‘A Minecraft Movie‘, as well as the ‘Resident Evil‘, ‘Sonic the Hedgehog‘, and ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s‘ franchises.

Now, the long-awaited sequel to 2023’s blockbuster smash ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie‘, entitled ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘, is scheduled for release in theaters on April 1st and promises to be another monster hit.

In honor of the new sequel’s release, Moviefone is counting down the 20 best movies adapted from video games of all time, including ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’.

Let’s begin!

Related Article: Movie Review: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

20. ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time‘ (2010)

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’. Photo: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

A rogue prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess (Gemma Arterton) and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.
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19. ‘Assassin’s Creed‘ (2016)

Through a technology that unlocks the genetic memories of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) discovers he is a descendant of an ancient line of Assassins and amasses lethal skills to take on the oppressive Templar Order.
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18. ‘Need for Speed‘ (2014)

The film revolves around a local street-racer (Aaron Paul) who partners with a rich and arrogant business associate (Dominic Cooper), only to find himself framed by his colleague and sent to prison. After he gets out, he joins a New York-to-Los Angeles race to get revenge. But when the ex-partner learns of the scheme, he puts a massive bounty on the racer’s head, forcing him to run a cross-country gauntlet of illegal racers in all manner of supercharged vehicles.
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17. ‘Warcraft‘ (2016)

The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: orc warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will decide the fate of their family, their people, and their home.
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16. ‘Until Dawn‘ (2025)

One year after her sister Melanie (Maia Mitchell) mysteriously disappeared, Clover (Ella Rubin) and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.
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15. ‘Rampage‘ (2018)

Dwayne Johnson in ‘Rampage’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

Primatologist Davis Okoye (Dwayne Johnson) shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry mutates this gentle ape into a raging creature of enormous size. To make matters worse, it’s soon discovered there are other similarly altered animals. As these newly created alpha predators tear across North America, destroying everything in their path, Okoye teams with a discredited genetic engineer (Naomie Harris) to secure an antidote, fighting his way through an ever-changing battlefield, not only to halt a global catastrophe but to save the fearsome creature that was once his friend.
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14. ‘Tomb Raider‘ (2018)

Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander), the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer (Dominic West), must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.
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13. ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife‘ (2010)

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich) continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend (Ali Larter). A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead – and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.
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12. ‘Hitman‘ (2007)

A genetically engineered assassin with deadly aim, known only as “Agent 47” (Timothy Olyphant) eliminates strategic targets for a top-secret organization. But when he’s double-crossed, the hunter becomes the prey as 47 finds himself in a life-or-death game of international intrigue.
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11. ‘Iron Lung‘ (2026)

The stars are gone. The planets have disappeared. Only individuals aboard space stations or starships were left to give the end a name — The Quiet Rapture. After decades of decay and crumbling infrastructure, the Consolidation of Iron has made a discovery on a barren moon designated AT-5. An ocean of blood. Hoping to discover desperately needed resources they immediately launch an expedition. A submarine is crafted and a convict is welded inside. Due to the pressure and depth of the ocean the forward viewport has been encased in metal. If successful, they will earn their freedom. If not, another will follow. This will be the 13th expedition.
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10. ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘ (2026)

(L to R) Yoshi (Donald Glover), Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) in Nintendo and Illumination’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Having thwarted Bowser’s (Jack Black) previous plot to marry Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie), who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir’s crusade.
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9. ‘Uncharted‘ (2022)

Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. What starts as a heist job for the duo becomes a globe-trotting, white-knuckle race to reach the prize before the ruthless Moncada (Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs. If Nate and Sully can decipher the clues and solve one of the world’s oldest mysteries, they stand to find $5 billion in treasure and perhaps even Nate’s long-lost brother…but only if they can learn to work together.
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8. ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu‘ (2019)

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy (Justice Smith) comes across an intelligent monster (Ryan Reynolds) who seeks to be a detective.
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7. ‘A Minecraft Movie‘ (2025)

Four misfits (Sebastian Eugene Hansen, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, and Jason Momoa) find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Jack Black).
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6. ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s‘ (2023)

Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike (Josh Hutcherson) agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy’s is what it seems.
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5. ‘Sonic the Hedgehog‘ (2020)

Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog.’ Photo: Paramount Pictures.

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog (Ben Schwartz) embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.
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4. ‘Mortal Kombat‘ (2021)

MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan), accustomed to taking a beating for money, is unaware of his heritage or why Outworld’s Emperor Shang Tsung (Chin Han) has sent his best warrior, Sub-Zero (Joe Taslim), an otherworldly Cryomancer, to hunt Cole down. Fearing for his family’s safety, Cole goes in search of Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee) at the direction of Jax (Mehcad Brooks), a Special Forces Major who bears the same strange dragon marking Cole was born with. Soon, he finds himself at the temple of Lord Raiden (Tadanabu Asano), an Elder God and the protector of Earthrealm, who grants sanctuary to those who bear the mark. Here, Cole trains with experienced warriors Liu Kang (Ludi Lin), Kung Lao (Max Huang) and rogue mercenary Kano (Josh Lawson), as he prepares to stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his arcana, ”the immense power from within his soul”, in time to save not only his family, but to stop Outworld once and for all?
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3. ‘Lara Croft: Tomb Raider‘ (2001)

Orphaned heiress, English aristocrat and intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie), embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the two halves of an ancient artifact which controls time before it falls into the wrong hands. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out. But, in the end, who can harness the archaic talisman’s unlimited power?
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2. ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie‘ (2023)

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
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1. ‘Resident Evil‘ (2002)

Milla Jovovich in ‘Resident Evil’. Photo: Screen Gems.

When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.
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April 25, 2026
Best Ryan Reynolds Movies

Ryan Reynolds attends the UK Fan Event of Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Eventim Apollo, London on July 11th, 2024. Photo by StillMoving.Net for The Walt Disney Company Limited.

Ryan Reynolds is one of the most popular actors working today.

He began his career with popular comedies like ‘National Lampoon’s Van Wilder‘, ‘Just Friends‘, ‘The Proposal‘ and ‘Adventureland‘, but it was the ‘Deadpool‘ franchise that made him a household name.

Since then the actor has appeared in such popular films as ‘Safe House‘, ‘The Hitman’s Body Guard’, ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu‘, and ‘Free Guy‘.

His latest movie, ‘Deadpool and Wolverine,’ pairs him with his real life friend Hugh Jackman and opens in theaters on July 26th.

In honor of the new film, Moviefone is counting down the top 20 movies of Ryan Reynolds career, including his latest.

Let’s begin!

20. ‘Blade: Trinity‘ (2004)

(L to R) Jessica Biel, Wesley Snipes and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Blade: Trinity’. Photo: New Line Cinema.

For years, Blade (Wesley Snipes) has fought against the vampires in the cover of the night. But now, after falling into the crosshairs of the FBI, he is forced out into the daylight, where he is driven to join forces with a clan of human vampire hunters he never knew existed—The Nightstalkers. Together with Abigail (Jessica Biel) and Hannibal (Reynolds), two deftly trained Nightstalkers, Blade follows a trail of blood to the ancient creature that is also hunting him—the original vampire, Dracula (Dominic Purcell).
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19. ‘Self/less‘ (2015)

An extremely wealthy elderly man (Ben Kingsley) dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man (Reynolds) but everything may not be as good as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body’s origins and the secret organization that will kill to keep its secrets.
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18. ‘The Change-Up‘ (2011)

Dave (Jason Bateman) is a married man with two kids and a loving wife (Leslie Mann), and Mitch (Reynolds) is a single man who is at the prime of his sexual life. One fateful night while Mitch and Dave are peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes, they switch bodies.
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17. ‘Just Friends‘ (2005)

While visiting his hometown during Christmas, a man (Reynolds) comes face-to-face with his old high school crush whom he was best friends with – a woman (Amy Smart) whose rejection of him turned him into a ferocious womanizer.
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16. ‘National Lampoon’s Van Wilder‘ (2002)

Van Wilder (Reynolds) has been attending college for far too many years and is scared to graduate, but Van’s father (Tim Matheson) eventually realizes what is going on. When he stops paying his son’s tuition fees, Van must come up with the money if he wants to stay in college, so he and his friends come up with a great fund-raising idea – throwing parties. However, when the college magazine finds out and reporter, Gwen (Tara Reid) is sent to do a story on Van Wilder, things get a little complicated.
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15. ‘The Proposal‘ (2009)

(L to R) Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in ‘The Proposal’. Photo: Walt Disney Studios.

When she learns she’s in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton (Reynolds), to marry her.
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14. ‘Buried‘ (2010)

Paul (Reynolds) is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it’s a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.
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13. ‘Dick‘ (1999)

Two high school girls (Kristen Dunst and Michelle Williams) wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon (Dan Hedaya). They become the official dog walkers for Nixon’s dog Checkers, and become his secret advisors during the Watergate scandal.
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12. ‘The Adam Project‘ (2022)

A time-traveling pilot (Reynolds) teams up with his younger self (Walker Scobell) and his late father (Mark Ruffalo) to come to terms with his past while saving the future.
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11. ‘Woman in Gold‘ (2015)

Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government to recover a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during World War II, she believes rightfully belongs to her family. She did so not just to regain what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft perpetrated by the Nazis.
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10. ‘Adventureland‘ (2009)

(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Stewart in ‘Adventureland’. Photo: Miramax Films.

In the summer of 1987, a college graduate (Jesse Eisenberg) takes a ‘nowhere’ job at his local amusement park, only to find it’s the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world.
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9. ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu‘ (2019)

Justice Smith in ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy (Justice Smith) comes across an intelligent monster (Reynolds) who seeks to be a detective.
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8. ‘Smokin’ Aces‘ (2007)

(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Ray Liotta in ‘Smokin’ Aces’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

When a Las Vegas performer-turned-snitch named Buddy Israel (Jeremy Piven) decides to turn state’s evidence and testify against the mob, it seems that a whole lot of people would like to make sure he’s no longer breathing.
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7. ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard‘ (2017)

(L to R) Samuel L. Jackson and Ryan Reynolds in ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard’. Photo: Lionsgate.

The world’s top bodyguard (Reynolds) gets a new client, a hitman (Samuel L. Jackson) who must testify at the International Court of Justice. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial on time.
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6. ‘Mississippi Grind‘ (2015)

(L to R) Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Mississippi Grind’. Photo: A24.

Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begin to change when he meets Curtis (Reynolds) a younger highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to find themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino and pool hall they can find experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.
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5. ‘Safe House‘ (2012)

(L to R) Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Safe House. Photo: Universal Pictures.

A dangerous CIA renegade (Denzel Washington) resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Reynolds) escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
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4. ‘Free Guy‘ (2021)

(L to R) Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer in ‘Free Guy’. Photo: 20th Century Studios.

A bank teller (Reynolds) discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it’s too late.
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3. ‘Deadpool 2‘ (2018)

(L to R) Zazie Beetz as Domino, Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool, and Terry Crews as Bedlam in ‘Deadpool 2.’ Photo: 20th Century Fox.

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool (Reynolds) battles the evil and powerful Cable (Josh Brolin) and other bad guys to save a boy’s life.
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2. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘ (2024)

(L to R) Hugh Jackman as Wolverine/Logan and Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson in 20th Century Studios/Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2024 20th Century Studios / © and ™ 2024 MARVEL.

Marvel Studios’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ delivers the ultimate, iconic, cinematic team-up throw-down on July 26th.
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1. ‘Deadpool‘ (2016)

(L to R) Ryan Reynolds, Stefan Kapičić and Brianna Hildebrand in ‘Deadpool’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson (Reynolds), who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
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July 30, 2024
Jonathan Krisel Directing ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’ Sequel
Pikachu in 2019’s ‘Detective Pikachu.’

2019 saw one of the bigger hits of the current period where video games adaptations actually seemed to work: ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’, which blended a compelling mix of good gags and solid effects, not to mention a good cast led by the snark-tastic voice work of Ryan Reynolds as the title character. Produced by Legendary, it was released by Warner Bros. under the companies’ deal.

A sequel to that movie has seemingly been in development since it made more than $430 million at the worldwide box office and it has now locked down a director.

Jonathan Krisel, who co-created, co-wrote and directed the majority of TV series ‘Portlandia’, is now aboard, with ‘The Kings of Summer’s Chris Galletta writing the script.

The big question mark hanging over this one is whether Reynolds will return, though you’ve got to think that all involved will want him back.

Ryan Reynolds stars in 2019’s ‘Detective Pikachu.’ Photo: Ryan Reynolds/YouTube.

Related Article: Reynolds and Jackman Answer ‘Deadpool 3’ Wolverine Questions

What was the story of ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’?

The 2019 movie starred Justice Smith as Tim Goodman, son of ace detective Harry. When Harry goes mysteriously missing, Tim turns to Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu for help. The fuzzy little creature is a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself.

Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City –– a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world –– they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.
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Who is the new director, Jonathan Krisel?

In addition to Portlandia, Krisel’s credits include co-creating TV series such as ‘Baskets’ and ‘Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!’. He’s also written for ‘Saturday Night Live’ and created work for ‘Funny or Die Presents…’

On the movie front, he’s been an editor and writer on a few projects, including ‘Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie’ and is reportedly making his directorial debut with ‘Sesame Street’, which is listed on the IMDb as in post-production, though appears to be in limbo.

That movie chronicles what happens when Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends are mysteriously expelled from their neighborhood, finding themselves in Manhattan. They team up with a plucky history show host Sally Hawthorne (Anne Hathaway) who’s on a quest to save her show and prove that Sesame Street actually exists, with obstacles created by the “evil” Mayor, with reasons of his own for keeping Sesame Street hidden from the world.

There’s no clarification yet as to when this might shoot –– assuming it hasn’t already.

Pikachu in 2019’s ‘Detective Pikachu.’

Other Movies Similar to ‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu:’
- ‘Deadpool‘ (2016)
- ‘Deadpool 2′ (2018)
- ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters‘ (2019)
- ‘Alita: Battle Angel‘ (2019)
- ‘Sonic the Hedgehog‘ (2020)
- ‘Free Guy‘ (2021)
- ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘ (2022)
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March 3, 2023
What’s New on Digital, DVD/Blu-ray, TV, & Netflix This Week: August 5-11

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At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what’s streaming on Netflix and on good old fashioned television, we’ve got you covered.

NEW ON DVD AND BLU-RAY

‘Pokemon: Detective Pikachu’ (August 6)

Ryan Reynolds voices the wisecracking, mystery-solving Pokemon, who teams up with his former human partner’s son, Tim Goodman (Justice Smith), to find the missing detective. They chase clues through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City, a sprawling metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.

The movie arrives on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on August 6 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus content includes an alternate opening and multiple making-of featurettes.

‘Tolkien’ (August 6)

This is a story of adventure, magic, love, courage, and fellowship — the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s life. The iconic author of “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” is the subject of this biopic. Nicholas Hoult stars as the young writer in his formative years who finds friendship and artistic inspiration in a close-knit group of friends at college. But their “fellowship” is torn apart when they’re all sent to fight in World War I.

The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on August 6 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus content includes deleted scenes and audio commentary.

‘The Curse of La Llorona’ (August 6)

The creepy thriller is the latest in the “Conjuring” franchise. In 1970s Los Angeles, La Llorona is stalking the night — and children. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker (Linda Cardellini) and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. Their only hope to survive La Llorona’s deadly wrath may be a disillusioned priest and the mysticism he practices to keep evil at bay, on the fringes where fear and faith collide

The movie arrives on Blu-ray and DVD on August 6 (and is already available on Digital HD). Bonus content includes deleted scenes making-of featurettes.

‘An Angel at My Table‘ (August 6)

Criterion presents a new high-def digital transfer of acclaimed director Jane Campion‘s 1990 biopic of Janet Frame, New Zealand’s most distinguished author. The harrowing tale features three actors in the lead role as it chronicles Frame’s impoverished and tragic childhood to a misdiagnosis of schizophrenia resulting in electroshock therapy and a narrowly escaped lobotomy to, finally, international literary fame.

‘Penguin Highway’ (August 6)

A sleeper hit both in its native Japan and abroad, “Penguin Highway,” based on the 2010 novel by Tomihiko Morimi, concerns a young boy who sets out to solve the mystery of why penguins start showing up in his small town. This looks very, very adorable.

‘What We Left Behind‘ (August 6)

Do you love “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” the idiosyncratic “Star Trek” series that followed the universally adored “Star Trek: The Next Generation?” If so, you will want to check out this crowd-funded documentary that details the breakthroughs and the nuance of the underrated series.

NEW VIDEO ON DIGITAL, DEMAND, AND STREAMING

‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ (August 6)

The sheer destructive power of the humongous Kaiju is on fully display as their return threatens the world. Seventeen monsters — including Mothra, Rodan, and the three-headed King Ghidorah — cause untold chaos when they rise again to vie for supremacy. Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Kyle Chandler, and their fellow humans fight for survival, but they need some help — from one of those monsters … Godzilla. Available on Digital HD August 6.

‘The Hustle’ (August 6)

Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson are conning some “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” in a remake of the 1988 classic comedy. They play con artists who team up to take down the dirty rotten men who have wronged them. Hathaway takes over the Michael Caine role of the high-class crook with wealthy targets, while Wilson steps into Steve Martin’s shoes as the less-refined, low-rent scammer who wants to move on up to bigger cons.

‘Rocketman’ (August 6)

The music biopic chronicles the life of Reginald Dwight, who would change his name to become the iconic singer Elton John (as portrayed by Taron Egerton). It follows his early days as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his musical partnership with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell) to his breakthrough in the 1970s and rise to become a music legend.

NEW ON NETFLIX

‘Glow’ Season 3 (August 9)

The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in Vegas find themselves in the spotlight as the new headliners at the Fan-Tan Hotel and Casino. Ruth (Alison Brie) is happy to have job and a boyfriend — but something is still missing. And she seems to be wrestling outside the ring with feelings for coach/director Sam Sylvia (Marc Maron). Meanwhile, Debbie (Betty Gilpin) continues to fight her corner as a producer but feels tremendous guilt for leaving behind her son.

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For more, see what else is new on Netflix in August 2019.

TV WORTH WATCHING

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Season 6 Premiere, ABC (August 5, 8 p.m.)

Another wild ride of love, lust, betrayal, and heartbreak is in store for members of Bachelor Nation as they begin their journey for another chance at finding their happily ever after. Cannot wait.

‘Bulletproof’ Series Premiere, The CW (August 7, 8 p.m.)

Two undercover cops, Bishop (Noel Clarke) and Pike (Ashley Walters) chase down hardened criminals in London’s East End. Despite their differences, Bishop and Pike work brilliantly together even when the chemistry between them looks set to explode.

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‘BH90210’ Series Premiere, Fox (August 7, 9 p.m.)

“Beverly Hills, 90210” original cast members Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling, and Shannen Doherty reunite to play heightened versions of themselves — with a healthy dose of irreverence — as they reunite and consider launching a revival.

‘Succession’ Season 2 Premiere, HBO (August 11, 9 p.m.)

The Roys continue to jockey for power, with patriarch Logan (Brian Cox) still pitting his children against each other. Kendall (Jeremy Strong) is attempting to pick up the pieces of his life, while Shiv (Sarah Snook) seems to put aside her political career to take on a role in the family’s media empire.

August 5, 2019