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Published Oct 30, 2026, 5:24 PM EDT
In addition to being a die-hard fan of filmmaking, television, video gaming, and anything else with a gripping narrative, Aidan Kelley is also a passionate and detail-oriented writer and journalist at Collider.com. In addition to his work as a Senior Resource Writer, Aidan has also contributed to Collider's features and news reporting sections. He has covered major industry events, such as San Diego Comic-Con and the D23 Expo, and has had the privelege of interviewing industry stars like Bruce Campbell, Maggie Q, Chad Stahelski, and more. This sincere love for the art of storytelling began at a young age, with Aidan making video movie reviews for the news program at his local high school. That love only increased over the years, with an ongoing career in independent filmmaking and screenwriting after graduating with a degree in Film and television from DePaul University.
Video game adaptations are all the rage these days, which is interesting considering they were once avoided like the plague in Hollywood. Not only were many adaptations like the original Super Mario Bros. movie absolutely torn to shreds by critics, but they also were major box office disappointments. Today, that has changed dramatically, with the Mario IP in particular becoming one of the most popular franchises around the globe, leading the recent Super Mario Bros. Movie and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie to both become billion-dollar hits.
TV has been especially kind to video games with a number of great adaptations, including Castlevania, Arcane, Fallout, The Last of Us, Devil May Cry, and more. That makes perfect sense, given that games, especially today, are journeys that greatly exceed the 2-3 hour limit of feature films. It's also worth noting that three of those shows listed there all hail from Netflix, and the streamer isn't done with bringing video games to life just yet.
Ahead of Netflix's planned adaptations of major gaming franchises like Assassin's Creed and Gears of War, the streamer has officially announced that a live-action PUBG series is in development, and it already has a major creative force attached. Donald Glover, who has become TV royalty thanks to Community, Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and more, is officially set to star in and direct the PUBG series. He'll also be co-writing and co-executive producing with his brother and longtime creative partner, Stephen Glover.
What Is 'PUBG'?
Also known as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, PUBG was one of the first and earliest games to popularize the "battle royale" genre alongside the likes of its mega-hit rival, Fortnite. In a similar setup to something like The Hunger Games, PUBG has dozens of players in teams of 1 to 4 as they jump into a massive map, where they must scavenge weapons and gear to take down the competition until one team is left standing. PUBG first launched in 2017, but it remains a popular Fortnite alternative to this day with a dedicated player base. The battle royale genre became especially popular as a whole during the global pandemic when the majority of the population was indoors.
Netflix and Donald Glover's PUBG series is now in development, but no release date has been announced. Stay tuned to Collider for more gaming updates.
Released September 26, 2017
ESRB T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Engine Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
