Uncharted with Tom Holland lands on HBO Max in July 2026.

Uncharted, the action-adventure film directed by Ruben Fleischer, lands on HBO Max on July 17, 2026. Adapted from the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, the feature centers on Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas.

Uncharted
Film | 2022
Available on HBO Max on July 17, 2026
Action, Adventure | Runtime: 1h56
Directed by Ruben Fleischer | Starring Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, Antonio Banderas
Adapted from the video game franchise Uncharted
Origin: United States

In Uncharted, Tom Holland embodies Nathan Drake, a savvy young thief recruited by treasure hunter Victor “Sully” Sullivan, played by Mark Wahlberg. Their mission: to track down a treasure linked to Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, long vanished for centuries.

What begins as a simple recovery mission quickly turns into a globe-spanning sprint, packed with puzzles, betrayals, and face-offs. Along the way, Nathan and Sully cross paths with Moncada, played by Antonio Banderas, convinced that his family is the rightful heirs to the treasure.

The film brings to the big screen the hallmarks of the video-game saga: treasure hunts, globe-spanning settings, stunts, humor, and a mismatched duo with opposite methods. Uncharted thus sits in the tradition of adventure narratives popularized by Indiana Jones, Benjamin Gates, or even Tomb Raider, while offering a younger take on Nathan Drake.

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Uncharted may appeal to moviegoers seeking a big‑screen adventure, propelled by daring stunts, puzzles, and high‑octane moments. It’s less for viewers craving a strict faithful adaptation of the games, as the film plays with chronology and several familiar franchise elements.

Trailer for Uncharted

Our take on Uncharted:

Turning a video game into a film has never been easy… Many have tried, and many have come up short. Beyond a few bright spots (the early Tomb Raider, to some extent, Hitman, the latest Mortal Kombat…), Uncharted lands in the same minefield as its predecessors, yet it manages to come away with some credit, even if the verdict is lukewarm.

Starting with the positives: the cinematography hits the right note, delivering sweeping, scenic shots that mostly look great. The plot is coherent for the most part and keeps you engaged. Mark Wahlberg’s performance as Sully also stands out, clearly conveying the character and translating it well on screen. We also appreciate the Easter eggs referencing Naughty Dog studios sprinkled throughout the film.

Where the film falters, though, is in its adaptation approach. It tries to fuse elements from multiple games in the franchise, which is a delicate tightrope. As noted earlier, adapting a video game is tricky and can feel risky, especially when the game already has a strongly cinematic arc. That was true for the latest Tomb Raider and it’s true here for Uncharted. The issue lies in borrowing story beats from different games with divergent narratives, which can disappoint gamers hoping to see those scenes in their original context.

A blend of original and borrowed material ends up skewing the whole. Still, the overall storyline holds together well enough, and the movie remains easy to follow thanks to a cohesive throughline. If there had to be a prequel, it might have been better served by a standalone backstory—without the game-derived scenes—which could have given Tom Holland’s take on a younger Nathan Drake more room to breathe.

That brings us to the other major hurdle: the lead, Tom Holland. It’s a thorny issue. Nathan Drake is a meticulously crafted character (a strength of Naughty Dog and a core reason fans connect with the franchise), instantly recognizable in both looks and manner. Nathan Drake is more than a face; it’s a charisma all its own.

And here’s Tom Holland: a proven, versatile actor who is immediately identifiable in this role. That’s precisely the problem—the two elements clash: the actor’s identity and the character’s mold don’t quite merge. Holland puts in the effort, but it’s hard to see Nathan Drake fully realized in his portrayal. Was Holland a good casting choice? On paper, perhaps yes, even likely. Could someone else have done better? Probably not, given the material. The fault lies with the character’s hybrid prequel-with-game-scenes dynamic, which hinders the protagonist’s crisp image. Still, the pairing of Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg works surprisingly well on screen.

Beyond that, the film suffers from a few inconsistencies, but they don’t stop Uncharted from delivering solid entertainment on the whole. It will undoubtedly please movie lovers who aren’t familiar with the games. For the rest, you’re free to form your own judgment.