Netflix is continuously raising its bets on video game adaptations and after just releasingCastlevania’sfinal season, the streaming company is showing no sign of stopping. Recently, the streamer announced its “Geeked Week” event will bring new updates on projects related toResident Evil,CupheadandThe Witcher.
Last week, Netflix released the trailer for itsupcoming animated seriesResident Evil: Infinite Darknessstarring Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, but that’s not the streaming company’s only zombie-ridden production seeing as it also has plans for a live-action series that will follow Jade and Billie Wesker in New Raccoon City. As if that weren’t enough, Netflix is working on more video game adaptations of best-selling franchises likeAssassin’s Creed,Splinter Cell,andSonic the Hedgehog.
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Although no updates are immediately expected on those three, the poster for Netflix’s Geeked Week does includeThe Witcher,Cuphead,ResidentEvil,Cowboy Bebop, andHe-Man’sMaster of the Universe, as well as some of its more successful sci-fi or fantasy show such asThe Umbrella AcademyandLucifer. Geeked Week will run from June 7 to 11, two weeks from now, presenting fans with updates, news, and first look images at the company’s main comic book, animation, and gaming-related offerings.
While it’s not explicitly stated in the tweet shared by the Netflix Geeked account (previously @NXOnNetflix), the week-long online event could include a few trailers for at least a couple of those, consideringCupheadwas first announced just under a year ago andThe Witcherwrapped up filming not so long ago. Usually, Netflix tends to release trailers for new content whenever those productions are close to their release date, so whatever ends up being showed should premiere soon enough.
Netflix’s ventures into adapting Japanese anime have been heavily criticized in some cases, as with theDeath Notemovie, for example. It’s also seen better luck in other projects likeCastlevaniaandThe Witcher. Right now thegaming industry is on Netflix’s priority list, so as the company prepares to get video games done right in the future, these types of projects certainly serve as good practice to turn some of its hit shows into interactive experiences.
Cowboy Bebopfans might be worried the live-action series could turn one of the greatest animes ever into a butchered mess, however, there are enough reasons to believe Netflix is getting better at the adaptation game. In any case, there’s no bettertime to seize thatResident Evil Villagemomentumthan right now.
The Witcherseason 3 is expected to release on Netflix in late 2021.
