Overview
- This week writer Mattson Tomlin posted on X that he has received about five times more offers to adapt video games than comic books, and said this experience informed his view that Hollywood’s focus is shifting.
- Tomlin suggested the long‑rumored Mega Man movie might still get made but said it is unlikely he will remain attached, and his comments were reported as his personal, anecdotal observation rather than firm studio confirmation.
- Coverage points to several recent and upcoming game adaptations—examples include Super Mario, Minecraft, Iron Lung, Return to Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat 2, Resident Evil, Elden Ring and Death Stranding—as evidence that interest in game IP has grown.
- Reports link the shift to business signals: some lower‑budget game films have returned strong profits and word of mouth, while a string of recent comic‑book releases have underperformed at the box office, prompting studios to reassess risk.
- Industry observers caution Tomlin’s claim is not conclusive market data but say the trend could drive more mid‑budget, creator‑led projects and prompt studios and indie players such as A24 to pursue game properties as a new model.