# Gaming Puzzle Movies The Tetris Movie is Being Made in China in Collaboration with a US Producer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-movie References: [en.yibada](http://en.yibada.com/articles/127068/20160528/tetris-the-movie-tetris-tetris-movie-2017-tetris-movie-funding.htm) Tetris is a [classic tile-matching puzzle game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-fully-loaded) that has won over many generations of fans and has even inspired the creation of a Tetris movie. This film adaptation is set to be produced as a three-part "epic sci-fi thriller" as part of an $80 million project from both Chinese and American producers. China's Bruno Wu and Larry Kasanoff from the USA have teamed up to create [Threshold Global Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvo-health), which will be working alongside the [The Tetris Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-2) for the making of the movie in China. With the Tetris movie being co-produced by both China and the USA, it's described that Threshold Global Studios will make cross-cultural movies for the global market. Alongside the film, merchandise and a theme park inspired by the classic game are also set to be created. This movie follows in the footsteps of other game-to-movie adaptations that have recently been disrupting the box office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Game-to-movie Adaptations:** The success of game-to-movie adaptations like Tetris opens the door for more video game franchises to make the jump to the big screen. - **Cross-cultural Productions:** Collaborations between Chinese and American producers, like the partnership behind the Tetris movie, show the potential for cross-cultural storytelling and production in the entertainment industry. - **Multimedia Franchise Expansion:** The creation of merchandise and theme parks based on the Tetris movie highlights the trend of expanding multimedia franchises beyond their original medium. ### Where This Applies - **Film Production:** The production of game-to-movie adaptations presents opportunities for film studios to tap into the lucrative gaming industry and reach a wider audience. - **Entertainment:** Cross-cultural productions, like the Tetris movie, create opportunities for the entertainment industry to tell diverse stories and cater to a global audience. - **Merchandising:** The creation of merchandise based on the Tetris movie showcases the potential for the merchandising industry to capitalize on popular entertainment franchises and attract dedicated fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Block Game Collaborative Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-collaboration.md) - [Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-solid.md) - [Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-device.md) - [Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hundreds-and-tetris.md) - [Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-forever.md) - [Collaborative Esports Tetris Tournaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bull-2.md) - [Gaming Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [Puzzle Video Game Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sara-hyat-tetris-sofa.md)