Mattson Tomlin, co-writer of 'The Batman Part II,' recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that "Hollywood is more obsessed with video games than comic books these days," adding, "I've been receiving at least five times as many offers to adapt video games as I have for comics this year."

In fact, the superhero film market has struggled to maintain its previous box-office momentum over the last few years. While new superhero movies were once reliable hits, recent performance has become increasingly inconsistent. 'Supergirl,' released this year, has also underperformed relative to expectations, and there is a growing sense of fatigue surrounding the superhero genre as a whole.

Conversely, Hollywood's interest in gaming IP is surging. This year alone, various game-based films such as 'Return to SILENT HILL,' 'Mortal Kombat 2,' and 'Street Fighter' have either been released or are currently in production. Furthermore, with a string of adaptation projects announced for relatively recent titles like 'Elden Ring,' 'Death Stranding,' 'Splinter Cell,' and 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,' games have firmly established themselves as one of the most sought-after sources of IP for Hollywood.

Of course, not every game-based film is a success. There are still few examples that achieve both critical and commercial acclaim, and many projects remain in development limbo for years after being announced. Nevertheless, with consistent hits like 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie,' the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' series, and 'A Minecraft Movie,' alongside successful television adaptations like 'The Last of Us' and 'Fallout,' confidence in gaming IP is higher than ever.

Game adaptations are no longer just content aimed at existing fanbases; they have become a core strategy for Hollywood as it seeks to cultivate new franchises. Mattson Tomlin's remark about receiving five times more offers for games than comics is a symbolic reflection of this shift. While the number of monumental successes remains small, the track record is steadily growing, and it is clear that Hollywood's gaze is increasingly turning toward the world of gaming.