ARC Raiders and The Finals Video Games Set for TV and Film Adaptations

The entertainment industry continues its deep dive into video game intellectual properties as two major titles secure high-profile adaptations. Hit video games "ARC Raiders" and "The Finals" are both getting adapted for television and film in new projects set up with Chernin Entertainment and Nexon-owned video game developer Embark Studios. The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment film and TV division was chosen among several production companies and studios competing intensely for the rights to bring these rich universes to the screen. It has now been set as the lead producer on the upcoming "ARC Raiders" and "The Finals" TV series and movie projects.

To understand the magnitude of these upcoming adaptations, one must look at the distinct worlds established by Embark Studios. "ARC Raiders" is set on a lethal future Earth ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known simply as ARC. The game immerses players as Raiders who must scavenge a vibrant, atmospheric world while contending with deadly machines and rival human players. Since launching in October 2025, "ARC Raiders" has achieved monumental success, selling more than 16 million copies worldwide. Its stellar reputation is cemented by major industry accolades, including being named best multiplayer game at the 2025 Game Awards, online game of the year at the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, and winning the best multiplayer award at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards. Furthermore, the game continues to expand its active community, with its largest content update to date, titled "Frozen Trail," scheduled for release.

On the other hand, "The Finals" offers a completely different yet equally dynamic flavor of competitive gaming. It is a free-to-play first-person shooter set inside a virtual combat game show that has registered more than 30 million players over three years. Players in this title compete for fame and fortune inside fully destructible arenas modeled after real-world iconic locations like Monaco and Las Vegas. The unscripted, fast-paced game features unique physics-driven environmental destruction that has captivated millions of shooters fans worldwide. With Season 12 of the game slated for release, the franchise maintains strong momentum that will undoubtedly feed into its cinematic and televised futures.

This partnership marks a strategic expansion for Nexon and Embark Studios into transmedia storytelling. Nexon’s agreement with Chernin Entertainment is viewed by industry insiders as the next big step in growing "ARC Raiders" and "The Finals" into deeply integrated transmedia experiences. These adaptations aim to reward the passion of their global player bases by translating the high-stakes action, detailed lore, and immersive environments of the games into cinematic formats. As video game adaptations continue to prove their viability at the box office and on streaming services, the collaboration between Chernin Entertainment and Embark Studios stands out as one of the most promising multi-property entertainment ventures currently in development.