In an unexpected twist, the co-writer of The Batman 2, Mattson Tomlin, has revealed that Hollywood is experiencing a seismic shift from comic book to video game adaptations. With the waning power of superhero movies, video games have emerged as a new source of inspiration for Tinseltown. Tomlin, who previously worked on the Mega Man movie project, expressed optimism about its potential big-screen debut due to this industry trend. He also shared that he's receiving five times more offers for video game adaptations than comic book projects in 2023. With blockbuster hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Minecraft, and Sonic the Hedgehog films under their belts, upcoming releases such as Resident Evil, Street Fighter, and The Angry Birds Movie 3 are set to continue this trend. As Hollywood gears up for an onslaught of video game adaptations, including Elden Ring, Call of Duty, and a rumored Donkey Kong movie, it seems that the future of cinematic blockbusters may belong to gaming icons like Mario, Link, Sonic, and Steve.