The video game movie genre has long been plagued by a series of notorious flops, with films like the 1993's *Super Mario Bros.* and 1997's *Mortal Kombat: Annihilation* standing out as particularly egregious examples. These movies not only failed to capture the essence of their source material but also became infamous for their poor quality. However, recent years have seen a glimmer of hope with successes like the *Sonic the Hedgehog* series and *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, which have shown that it's possible to do justice to beloved video game franchises on the big screen. Despite these improvements, the genre still has its share of disappointments, with *Borderlands* being a notable recent example.
Hollywood's persistence in adapting video games into movies is commendable, yet the bar for what constitutes a "bad" video game movie remains quite low. Here's a look at some of the most infamous failures in this genre:
The Worst Video Game Movie Adaptations of All Time
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