Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ: NFLX) made headlines when it announced it was entering the video game market. While the first games released from Netflix may have been underwhelming, the company has more coming.
Netflix also has a long history with adapting video games into shows and movies for its subscribers. The latest announcement centers on the Capcom “blue bomber” that is Mega Man.
What Happened: Netflix announced it will bring a live-action Mega Man movie to its platform in the future through a partnership with Chernin Entertainment.
“Features in the works include: an adaptation of Capcom’s MEGA MAN for Chernin Entertainment and Netflix, which they wrote and are directing,” the website for Supermarche reads.
The movie comes from Henry Joost and Rel Schulman, best known for the “Catfish” television show and movie.
Mega Man first hit video game…
