The start screen for Sega's Eternal Champions.
The Big Picture Derek Connolly, the screenwriter behind Jurassic World, is set to adapt Sega’s 1993 fighting game Eternal Champions into a feature film. Skydance has tapped Connolly for the project, which revolves around a cosmic being known as the Eternal Champion who resurrects historical figures for a high-stakes tournament. The winner gets a second chance at life to save Earth, while the others return to their fates.
Skydance is clearly keen to tap into the success of video game adaptations, especially after the recent successes of films like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which broke box office records, and Uncharted, which proved the appeal of bringing beloved game franchises to theaters, with sequels in the works for both. These films have shown that with the right approach, video game adaptations can draw in large audiences and become major hits.
What is 'Eternal Champions' About? Eternal Champions is a fighting game developed and published by Sega, released for the Sega Genesis in 1993. The game is set in a dystopian future where the Eternal Champion, a powerful entity, brings together nine deceased fighters from different time periods. Each fighter is given a chance to compete in a deadly tournament, with the winner earning the opportunity to return to life and prevent their untimely death, thus altering history for the better.
The game features a unique roster of characters, each with their own backstory, fighting style, and special moves. It was praised for its deep mechanics, including a robust combo system, environmental fatalities called "Overkills," and a darker, more mature tone compared to other fighting games of the era.
Though it had a strong following, Eternal Champions is often remembered for its difficulty and complex controls, which made it both a challenging and rewarding experience for players. The game spawned a few sequels and adaptations but remained a cult classic rather than achieving widespread popularity. Stay tuned to Collider for more.
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