Elain Brown Games 03.23.2022 10:Mar AM EDT

#EntertainmentTech: 5 Video Game Movies You Should Binge Watch

Video games have been a source of entertainment and relaxation for many. And just like other forms of entertainment, they too can have a very loyal following.

Due to the support and demand from its players and fans, some video games have successfully had movie adaptations.

With that, here are the top 5 video game movies viewers can enjoy watching!

Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2020)

Since the release of the first Pokémon video games, fans have been clamoring for a live-action adaptation of the "gotta catch 'em all" video game franchise, and "Detective Pikachu" gave justice to how good it is.

Some fans are convinced that Pokémon's Detective Pikachu is one of the best video games movies in the market. Ryan Reynolds, the famous actor behind Deadpool, voices a sarcastic and adorable Pikachu in a world populated by realistic Pokémon and epic battles.

The Detective Pikachu story revolves around 21-year-old Tim Goodman who is solely concerned with locating his missing private investigator father Henry, and in the process, teams up with Pikachu.

When watching the movie, viewers can expect a lot of computer-generated imagery (CGI) effects, a lot of sentimental material about family, and numerous jokes to make a Snorlax laugh.

The movie was released in 2019 and was directed by Rob Letterman. The cast includes star-studded personalities like Rita Ora, DJ Diplo, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, and many more.

Tomb Raider 2018

Tomb Raider is one of the video games that had an impressive movie adaptation. The Tomb Raider 2018 movie was directed by Roar Uthaug. The actors include Dominic West, Walton Goggins, Daniel Wu, Hannah John-Kamen, and Alicia Vikander.

In a grounded version of the 2013 "Tomb Raider" reboot that drew just as much from "Indiana Jones" as it did from the computer game, the Oscar-winning actress, Alicia Vikander, brought Lara Croft back to the big screen.

This year's "Tomb Raider" movie follows in the footsteps of the 2013 rebooted game, providing us with a more vulnerable Lara Croft as well as a film that, while it doesn't quite reach the heights of an all-time great action film, is a nice homage to one of the finest games of its generation.

Assassin's Creed (2016)

The release of "Assassin's Creed" felt like the moment when video game movies were thrust into the limelight for the first time. A compelling take on the eternal struggle between the Assassin's Creed and the Templar Order put an end to the dismissive attitude toward other games that were deemed odd or only for a specific audience — and it was successful in doing so.

The "Assassin's Creed" movie adaptation was directed by Justin Kurzel. The movie cast includes Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Michael Williams, and many more.

According to Games Radar, there is an impressive-looking Animus adventure set in 15th Century Spain, as well as a parkour-heavy style that pays homage to the series without going overboard with the fan service, which is something that some movies do too much of in this genre.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2020)

"Sonic the Hedgehog" belongs to one of the video games that have successful movie adaptations. However, the early signs of the then-upcoming "Sonic the Hedgehog" film were not encouraging. "Sonic the Hedgehog" was almost doomed to fail after fans reacted negatively to the character's original CGI design.

Due to negative reactions to the initial designs for the blue blur, the filmmakers were forced to return to the drawing board.

Fortunately, a quick redesign allayed those concerns. Ben Schwartz's enthusiastic voice-over work and Jim Carrey's hamming it up as Dr. Robotnik helped the film win over audiences by the time it was finally released in 2020. During the course of the film, Sonic and a Montana sheriff attempt to elude Robotnik while tracking down Sonic's iconic rings.

As reported by The Variety, sequels are already in the works. A sequel to "Sonic the Hedgehog" will be released in April 2022, and it is expected to feature Sonic's friends Tails and Knuckles.

Mortal Combat (2021)

The "Mortal Combat" movie adaptation was released last year in 2021. "Mortal Combat" earns a spot on the list solely on the strength of its fight scenes.

In the 1990s, the violent video game series was adapted into two films, both of which were largely forgettable, but one of which went on to become a cult classic.

With the 2021 iteration, first-time director Simon McQuoid does the franchise's justice. The film, which stars Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Jax, Sonya, Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Kano, Shang Tsung, and others, delivers the characters and deaths that fans have come to expect from the franchise.

For movie viewers who prefer action, brutal fatalities, and fighting scenes, this movie is a good fit.