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- Hollywood is increasingly adapting video games into movies and TV shows.
- The trend contrasts with declining interest in comic book adaptations.
- Video game studios are cautious, fearing adaptations could compromise their intellectual properties.
People are getting tired of watching the Avengers. But Hollywood has a backup plan: Video games.
Seven different major film releases in 2023 were based on video games, including "Grand Turismo" and "Five Nights at Freddy's," according to The Wall Street Journal.