To celebrate the sixteen-year anniversary of the franchise, Netflix has announced that it is is partnering with The Coalition to produce a slate of Gears of War adaptations. The streaming giant is starting with a live-action feature film, followed by an adult-oriented animated series.
During the announcement, Netflix suggested that there would be “potential for more stories to follow” but did not go into any further detail on additional productions.
Gears of War was released 16 years ago today and to mark the occasion, Netflix has partnered with The Coalition to adapt the @GearsofWar video game saga into a live action feature film, followed by an adult animated series — with the potential for more stories to follow! pic.twitter.com/3zInFSnUu4
— Netflix (@netflix) November 7, 2022
With the likes of Bioshock, Horizon Zero Dawn and Assassin’s Creed shows/movies already announced for Netflix, it’s clear they’re targeting gamers and these stories in a big way on the platform.
Gears of War is a cooperative third-person shooter that was originally launched in 2006 as an Xbox exclusive. Today, the game has sold over 40 million copies, securing its place as one of the most beloved longstanding franchises in gaming history. Gears of War takes place on the planet Sera, a world not unlike our own but with a few distinct differences. Namely, the presence of a subterranean reptilian hominid species known as the Locust Horde.
