7 Years Later, the Sci-Fi Action Hit Fans Call “The Best Video Game Movie Ever Made” Finally Returns to Streaming

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Steven Spielberg is responsible for some of the most beloved movies ever made. Classics like Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., and Jurassic Park continue to entertain audiences today. While everyone is talking about his new UFO film, many remember another one of his sci-fi successes from 2018. Based on a well-known book, the movie was a charming trip down memory lane, packed with hidden details, thoughtful observations about society, and impressive special effects. Now, after being unavailable for a while, it’s back on streaming.

Let’s discuss Ready Player One, the popular 2018 science fiction adventure directed by Steven Spielberg and inspired by Ernest Cline’s novel. The film earned over $600 million worldwide and resonated with many viewers, with some calling it the greatest video game movie of all time. While it’s technically not based on a video game—it’s a movie about one—their enthusiasm is understandable. Putting aside minor details, Ready Player One stands alongside similar films like Tron and Wreck-It Ralph, which are also frequently cited as top movies centered around gaming.

In the year 2045, the mastermind behind a popular virtual world called the OASIS announces a contest: whoever finds a hidden digital prize will inherit his entire fortune. A young man named Wade Watts quickly becomes immersed in an incredible, reality-defying quest through this strange and wondrous world.

Will ‘Ready Player One’ Ever Get a Sequel?


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After the popular movie Ready Player One came out in 2018, people immediately started wondering about a sequel, but there were no official announcements. Ernest Cline then released Ready Player Two in 2020, continuing Wade Watts’ story with a new search for a hidden reward. While the book seemed perfect for a film adaptation, various issues – including the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduling conflicts, and the writers’ and actors’ strikes – ultimately stopped the project from happening.

A movie adaptation of Ready Player Two is still possible, but Steven Spielberg won’t be directing it. He told Showbizz 411 last year that he’s stepping back from directing to let someone else take the helm, though he will remain involved as a producer.

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2025-10-21 19:17