It’s been one heck of a week with fantastic announcements from Netflix during Geeked Week. But all good things must come to an end. What better way to end an exciting week of fun than with explosive announcements?
Day 5 of Geeked Week brought with it some of the most thrilling reveals of video game adaptations and more.
Here’s a recap.
Arcane
Check out new images and a first-look clip from the highly anticipated animated series set in the world of League of Legends, one of the most popular games in the world.
Nothing like a little sibling rivalry.
Watch the first clip from #Arcane, the @LeagueofLegends animated series coming fall 2021 to Netflix. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/m25ciGHr9M
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
The Cuphead Show!
Cuphead fan Wayne Brady introduced an exclusive new teaser for the game-turned-series and announced some exciting casting news.
Some may say his methods are quite shady, because The Cuphead Show!‘s King Dice is officially voiced by @WayneBrady. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/tU1gWtgfwC
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
Castlevania
The Castlevania universe is expanding! Watch the exclusive announcement of the new series centered around Richter Belmont and set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
The Castlevania Universe is getting even bigger.
An all new series starring Richter Belmont (the son of Sypha and Trevor) and Maria Renard, set in France during the French Revolution, is currently in the works. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/tsdeDpvNGQ
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix
Executive Producer Adi Shankar and animation studio Bobbypills give a first look at this original anime featuring alter egos of Ubisoft characters in a highly referenced homage to the early ’90s.
ANNOUNCING – Captain Laserhawk, A Blood Dragon Remix, an adaptation of the bestselling @Ubisoft game is in production with Netflix. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/kJyp8PuRXh
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
Splinter Cell
Discover the first image from the upcoming show based on Tom Clancy’s series of stealth video games and helmed by John Wick writer Derek Kolstad.
Here’s your first look at the Splinter Cell animated series, an adaptation of the bestselling @Ubisoft game.
Derek Kolstad, creator of the John Wick franchise, is onboard to write the series.
#GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/c3vjJV0wfR— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
Far Cry
A new anime adaptation of the Far Cry series, best known for memorable villains, has been announced to be in development.
Stranger Things
Check out this brand new gameplay footage from the Smite X Stranger Things crossover.
Stock up on waffles and pump up some ’80s music: Watch the first gameplay from Stranger Things in @SMITEGame, dropping this July. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/9JhDitx0sq
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
The Witcher
Check out this exclusive teaser for Season 2 and see if you can decipher the hidden message within.
Destiny awaits the Lion Cub of Cintra in Season 2… ⚔️ #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/c2MEZohrpu
— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) June 11, 2021
And check out more exciting exclusive news from The Witcher universe here:
A pairing more powerful than silver and steel: @Netflix and @CDPROJEKTRED are so excited to celebrate our Witcher family and bring you the very first #WitcherCon on July 9! Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks! #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/6wxsW9ZH26
— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) June 11, 2021
Resident Evil
Get the scoop on who has been cast in the highly anticipated live-action series based on the legendary IP.
Been dying to announce this. Get ready to enter New Raccoon City with the cast of RESIDENT EVIL: LANCE REDDICK / ELLA BALINSKA / TAMARA SMART / SIENA AGUDONG / ADELINE RUDOLPH / PAOLA NUNEZ. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/ULKEFuYdAr
— Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) June 11, 2021
Full Livestream Recap
Want to enjoy the full Day 5 show? Watch the livestream recap below.
