Despite the disappointing reception of the TV adaptation of Halo, Microsoft remains undeterred in its pursuit of bringing more of its video game franchises to life on screen. Phil Spencer, the head of Microsoft Gaming, has confirmed to Variety that fans should anticipate further adaptations in the future. This statement comes just as A Minecraft Movie, starring Jack Black, is set to hit the big screen. This adaptation of the popular Microsoft-owned sandbox game is highly anticipated and could potentially lead to a series of sequels if successful.
Microsoft's journey into video game adaptations has seen varied success. Following the acclaimed Fallout series on Prime Video, which is already slated for a second season, the Halo TV show faced cancellation after two seasons due to poor reception. However, Spencer emphasized that Microsoft is learning from these experiences, gaining confidence, and is committed to expanding its presence in the entertainment industry.
"We're learning and growing through this process, which is giving us more confidence that we should do more," Spencer told Variety. He further added, "We learned from doing Halo. We learned from doing Fallout. So all of these build on themselves. And obviously we’ll have a couple that miss. But what I’d say to the Xbox community that likes this work is, ‘You’re going to see more, because we’re gaining confidence and we’re learning through this.’"
Speculation about which Xbox game could be next in line for adaptation is rife. Netflix had previously announced plans for a live-action film and an animated series based on Gears of War, but progress has been slow, with only occasional updates from actor Dave Bautista expressing interest in portraying Marcus Fenix.
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Given the success of Fallout, Prime Video might consider adapting another popular franchise like Elder Scrolls or Skyrim. However, with Amazon already investing in fantasy series like The Rings of Power and The Wheel of Time, they might feel their fantasy slate is sufficiently covered.
Sony's successful Gran Turismo movie suggests that Microsoft might greenlight a Forza Horizon film. With Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, there's potential for a Call of Duty movie or another attempt at a Warcraft adaptation. Jason Schreier's book, Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, revealed that Activision Blizzard had projects in development with Netflix for Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo, which could be revived under Microsoft's guidance.
For a more family-oriented project, Microsoft now owns Crash Bandicoot, which could be ripe for an animated movie or TV series, especially following the success of Mario and Sonic films. Additionally, with Fable set for a reboot in 2026, an adaptation of this beloved franchise could also be on the horizon.
Finally, Microsoft might consider giving Halo another chance, this time as a high-budget movie.
Microsoft's competitors, Sony and Nintendo, are further ahead in the adaptation game. Sony has seen success with the Uncharted movie, HBO's The Last of Us, and is preparing for a second season of Twisted Metal. They have also announced adaptations of Helldivers 2, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima, with the God of War TV show already planned for two seasons.
Nintendo boasts the most successful video game adaptation to date with The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and is working on a sequel as well as a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
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