Film & TV

For a list of fictional media in the Mass Effect universe, see Entertainment.

See also: Books, Comics

Two films set in the Mass Effect universe have been developed, though only one has been released. Both had official support from BioWare. One television series is currently under active development.

Released Films

• Mass Effect: Paragon Lost: Produced by T.O. Entertainment and FUNimation, Paragon Lost is a prequel to Mass Effect 3 and follows the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega. Vega leads an elite Special Forces squad into battle against a mysterious alien threat known as The Collectors. Stationed at a colony in a remote star system, Vega and his soldiers must protect the civilians from a ruthless invasion determined to capture the population for unknown purposes.

Cancelled Films

• Mass Effect: This film was supposed to be based on Mass Effect's story. The project appears to have been shelved.

Television Series

Following the film's cancellation, development has pivoted to adapting the story for television. On November 7, 2024, a Mass Effect TV series was officially announced to be in the works. Key personnel involved are executive producers Michael Gamble, Avi Arad, Karim Zreik, and David Casey. Casey was also tapped as a writer for the series. The series will be set in the canon of the original trilogy, and will take place after the conclusion of said trilogy. It will feature an entirely new cast of characters.

On June 6, 2025, it has been announced that Doug Jung has been hired as showrunner for the series and will also be an executive producer alongside previously mentioned personnel.