The 10 highest-grossing video game movies of all time
From Super Mario to Resident Evil, here are the video game adaptations that made boatloads of cash.
For the longest time, video game adaptations had a reputation for being cheap cash grabs that were mostly terrible. However, times are changing, and there are quite a few excellent games-to-film projects these days -with box office numbers to prove it.
While it’s no secret that the Super Mario Bros. Movie is already a massive success, you might be surprised by what other films are among the highest-grossing video game movies of all time. Seriously, there’s more than one Resident Evil film that brought in the big bucks – despite those being, frankly, not exactly known for quality cinema.
Enough teasing from us, though – below, you’ll find a list of the 10 most successful video game movies ever, according to Box Office Mojo. There are plenty of zombies, lightning-fast hedgehogs, and even a brief appearance from The Rock – so enjoy!