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Game companies step up film and TV adaptations of IP

South Korean game companies are turning successful games into films, dramas and animated works, aiming to widen their user base and boost revenue through video content. Nexon partnered with U.S. firm Chernin Entertainment to develop film and TV content for two games, while Devsisters teamed up with Big Shot Pictures for a CookieRun feature animation. Overseas cases show such releases can lift game usage and sales, but adaptation deals do not guarantee production or box-office success.

Games & Commerce

Horror sweeps media and games as 2026 content market enters \'age of fear\'

Horror is emerging as a new growth driver for the content industry after a string of box-office and market successes in films, games and streaming. Capcom\'s Resident Evil Requiem has sold 8 million copies since February. Films such as Obsession and Backrooms posted about $920 million in combined global revenue on relatively small budgets. Streaming services are releasing horror titles for Halloween, while Twitch viewing hours for horror content rose.

Telecommunications & Media

Chinese short dramas close in on OTT rivals

Short dramas of about 1 to 3 minutes an episode are emerging as a new rival to online video services. Global short-drama platform ReelShort has already surpassed major OTT services such as Netflix and Disney+ in mobile viewing time. Usage across short-drama apps is rising quickly, and sales are forecast to grow this year. China is expanding production using generative AI, while concerns are growing over addiction, spending and content quality.