“Uncharted” is a 2022 American action-adventure film directed by Ruben Fleischer. The movie serves as a prequel to the popular video game series of the same name, offering an origin story for the characters Nathan Drake and Victor “Sully” Sullivan. It stars Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor Sullivan, with supporting roles played by Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas.
The plot follows street-smart thief Nathan Drake, who is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor Sullivan to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago. Their quest takes them on a globe-trotting adventure, racing against the ruthless Santiago Moncada (played by Antonio Banderas), who believes he and his family are the rightful heirs.
Upon its release, “Uncharted” received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 41% based on 226 reviews, with an average rating of 5.3/10. The consensus reads, “Street-smart thief Nathan Drake (Tom Holland) is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) to recover a fortune lost by Ferdinand Magellan 500 years ago.”
On IMDb, it has a rating of 6.3/10 based on user reviews, with many viewers praising the film’s action sequences and performances.
As of March 2025, a sequel to “Uncharted” is in development. In August 2023, producer Charles Roven expressed optimism about continuing the franchise, stating that both fans and newcomers enjoyed the first film. Mark Wahlberg confirmed in December 2023 that the script for the sequel is already written. However, no official release date has been announced.
For a visual glimpse into the film, you can watch the official trailer below: