Gears of War: Netflix is developing a feature film and animated series adaptations of the video game franchise

Last Updated on March 21, 2023

After several attempts to bring the mega-popular video game franchise to screens, Netflix is putting boots on the ground for Gears of War. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix acquired the rights to the best-selling franchise and is partnering with The Coalition to bring the bombastic property to the streaming platform.

Netflix plans on aiming high when it comes to bringing the loud and outrageous property to subscribers. In addition to developing a live-action feature film, Netflix is also putting an animated series into action. If the titles succeed in pleasing new and existing fans of the franchise, Netflix hopes to put additional projects into development.

The original Gears of War trilogy focuses on a war between humanity and the subterranean reptilian hominids known as the Locust Horde in the world of Sera. As the battle rages on, other factions, including the Horde’s mutated counterparts, the Lambent, enter the fray. With bodies piling up on all sides, parts of the world become little more than a smoldering crater amidst a war-torn wasteland.

Those with memories longer than my own will recall that this isn’t the first time Gears of War was set to head to screens. Back in 2007, New Line Cinema snagged up the rights to make a Gears of War movie with Len Wiseman (Live Free Or Die Hard) set to take on directing duties, but after several years in development hell, New Line had to let go of the Gears of War property. After Wiseman’s adaptation took a Lancer to the chest, Universal picked up the rights with Microsoft along for the wild ride. Universal’s version also died, leaving GOW in the wind for another day.

Do you think Netflix has what it takes to bring Gears of War to the streaming platform? Should the series focus on the game’s most famous character, Marcus Michael Fenix, or should they introduce someone new? let us know what you think in the comments.