Video games have become such a successful industry, that it’s no surprise when a game franchise branches out to other avenues. While toys and merchandise are ever popular, the big money stakes can often be seen in movies. Many video games have tried and failed (think Super Mario Bros. ala 1993), but other spin-offs have seen a big success.

These movies include the top grossing international sellers according to Forbes. Honorable Mention is given to Mortal Kombat as a domestic hit, and one of the first movie adaptation successes starting in 1995. Notable as a success for having multiple box office hits are the Resident Evil and Tomb Raider series.

Video Game Stats Database presented by Big Fish Games

The list is as follows:

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

• $330 million (2010)

Resident Evil: Afterlife

• $296 million (2010)

Laura Croft: Tomb Raider

• $270 million (2001)

Resident Evil: Retribution

• $240 million (2012)

Pokemon: The First Movie

• $163 million (1999)

Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

• $156 million (2003)

Pokemon: The Movie 2000

• $133 million (2000)

Mortal Kombat

• $122 million (1995)

Source

• http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2014/03/13/tomb-raider-mortal-kombat-and-the-top-grossing-video-game-movies/

About Author

J. Luis

J. Luis is the current Editor-In-Chief here at GAMbIT. With a background in investigative journalism his work encompasses the pop-culture spectrum here, but he also works in the political spectrum for other organizations.

READ:  Upcoming Mortal Kombat Movie Will Be R-rated, Feature Fatalities

See author's posts