On average, the adaptations from the world of anime, comics or video games that came out in 2024 and are worth watching were on average positive. Especially in the form of television series or animated or live-action films.
Source: Max.
Of course, the year that ends was not without bad jobs. That was the case with the film Borderlands, a complete waste of a great franchise. The same can be said for the new one based on The Crow.
The case of The Crow was more painful, as it shows that surpassing the first film with the missing Brandon Lee is almost impossible. Nor can we leave aside the Sony Pictures films based on the Spider-Man universe, of which only Venom: The Last Dance was more redeemable.
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We do not take into account Joker: Folie à Deux because it is an adaptation very distantly inspired by DC Comics’ Clown Prince of Crime.
Source: Amazon Prime Video.
Deadpool & Wolverine, for its part, is an adaptation that takes inspiration from comics, but also takes advantage of many existing elements of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the legacy of 20th Century Fox. But this year it had better productions that caught the attention of the audience.
Agatha All Along, a mini-series from Marvel Studios for Disney+, deserves special mention as an adaptation that is also an original production. Now let’s move on to see more notable anime, comic or video game adaptations.
What anime, comic or video game adaptations stood out in 2024?
Arcane, Second SeasonCreature CommandosFalloutSecret LevelSonic 3: The film
Arcane, Season Two
Release date: November 9, 2024
Available in: Netflix
Fans had to wait years for this second and final installment of this League of Legends series, but it was worth it. Overall, it is considered one of the best adaptations from the world of video games and greatly expanded the LoL universe.
Creature Commandos
Available in: Max
Release date: December 5, 2024
James Gunn did it again, to the extent that this group of monsters born from the pages of DC Comics comics started their cinematic universe on the right foot. Not only does the series have a 95% average on Rotten Tomatoes, but a second season is guaranteed.
Fallout
Release date: April 10, 2024
Available on: Amazon Prime Video
No one imagined that this adaptation with real actors would have such a high level of quality, and that is why it surprised more than one. With an excellent story and script, memorable performances and outstanding special effects, it is one of the best adaptations based on video games.
Secret Level
Release date: December 10, 2024
Available on: Amazon Prime Video
It’s fair to say that the quality of the shorts included varies quite a bit. But this series from the creator of Love, Death & Robots made many turn to watch various video game series. It is also confirmed that it will have a second season.
Sonic 3: The Movie
Release date: December 20, 2024
Available on: Billboard
After two successful movies Sonic and his friends are back to face Shadow. If this film stands out for something, it is not only for taking advantage of what was achieved by the previous ones and taking inspiration from the legacy created by Sega over the years.
What do you think of this selection of adaptations from the world of anime, comics or video games that came out in 2024? Among other related news, find out what comes after Arcane and the best and worst episodes of Secret Level.
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