Netflix announces two new projects Gears of War action film and animated series for adults. The first installment in the franchise was a commercial and critical success, receiving numerous awards and nominations, including an incredible thirty Game of the Year awards. The success of the 2006 third-person shooter quickly forced developers Gears of War double the success of the franchise, and the game has spawned four sequels to date, as well as several spin-offs and related media projects.
Plot Gears of War
In the center of the plot Gears of War - a war between an alien horde called the Locust and the remnants of humanity led by the Coalition of Orderly Governments. Initially, the game was dedicated to the main character Marcus Fenix and his colleagues, but later the focus was on Marcus' son J.D., and a new threat called Lambent appeared. Although success Gears of War largely due to the strong story and character development, the game was also praised for its distinctive, gory gameplay. Due to the success of the franchise, the film adaptation Gears of War has been under consideration for years, but as film rights have passed from one studio to another, any potential project has remained in radio silence—until now.
Announcement from Netflix about the film Gears of War
Announced by Netflix on the 16th birthday of the first game Gears of War, the franchise will finally get a well-deserved film adaptation. Announced as a partnership between Netflix and the developers of The Coalition, Gears of War will receive both a live-action film and an adult animated series. Speaking of adaptation, Netflix also confirmed that after two confirmed projects, new stories in the universe are possible..
What could the movie and series be about? Gears Of War
Despite the announcement, it is still unclear what the adaptation might be. The most obvious thing for Netflix would be to go the route of The Witcher series, and the film Gears of War and subsequent series would loosely adapt the game's origin story. It's hard to imagine an adaptation of the franchise that doesn't explain the game's vast backstory, and even harder to imagine an adaptation without series protagonist Marcus Fenix. Regardless of how the series plays out, this is an incredible opportunity for Netflix to bring one of the richest gaming worlds and incredible stories to the screen.
Although the fans Gears of War understandably excited about the announcement, given Netflix's track record, it's only natural that some gamers are skeptical. The streaming service can be quick with cancellations, as Netflix recently canceled the Resident Evil series after its first season. However, it is difficult to imagine that adaptation Gears of War could be successful, and if adaptations like The Witcher don't bode well, game fans are in for a treat.
