# Game-Inspired Anime Films The Pokémon Go Popularity Might Lead to a New Film for the Franchise By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-go-popularity References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/7/pokemon-legendary-pictures-movie) & [deadline](http://deadline.com/2016/07/pokemon-movie-deal-legendary-pictures-pokemon-go-nintendo-1201785641/) Although [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-pokopia) and the franchise company have had plans for some time now to produce a movie surrounding its creatures, the recent Pokémon Go popularity is what's likely to launch it into reality. Given that a deal would require a clear shown interest in the movie, the augmented reality game is a key factor in getting results. As HYPEBEAST explains, Nintendo's market growth has increased by $9 billion and its stock has gone up by a massive 25 per cent with the rise in Pokémon Go popularity. With these numbers to show, the likelihood of a [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amgi-studios) rendition has vastly improved. It's reported that [Legendary Pictures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-future-artifacts) is close to getting a deal for the project, meaning that fans might soon be able to see a movie based on the game from the same studio that brought 'Jurassic World' and 'The Dark Knight.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Game-inspired Films:** With the success of Pokémon Go, other gaming franchises may also branch out to film, creating opportunities for cross-promotion and new revenue streams. - **Augmented Reality Films:** Augmented Reality is becoming more mainstream and may play a significant role in future movie marketing and immersive experiences. - **Franchise Film Development:** With the success of superhero franchises, gaming franchises like Pokémon may be expanded upon and developed for future film adaptations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** Gaming companies have the opportunity to branch out into film or partner with film studios for cross-promotion and new revenue streams. - **Film:** The Pokémon Go phenomenon demonstrates the potential for films based on popular franchises to attract huge audiences and generate significant revenue. - **Entertainment:** With the growing trend of franchise films, there is an opportunity for entertainment companies to invest in popular franchises with cult followings and capitalize on their fan base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Game Performance Upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-game-performance.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokemon-go-1.md) - [Anime Creature-Inspired Exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-crafts-exhibition.md) - [Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-pokmon.md) - [High-Fashion Anime Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-x-frgmt-x-pokmon-collection.md) - [Augmented Reality Game Divisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niantic-scopely.md) - [Anime-Series Collaborative Art Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-gogh-museum-1.md) - [Stop-Motion Animated Clay Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-concierge.md) - [Augmented Reality Hunting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hunter-now.md)