Notandi:DoctorHver/sandkassi

Franchise Animated
films
Animated
TV series
Computer & Video Games Comics Live action
films
Live action
TV series
Literature Other media
Alice in Wonderland several, most famously the 1951 Disney adaptation[1] several several various several several Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865)
numerous adaptations and sequels
Anne Shirley no Anne of Green Gables (1979 TV series) no no Anne of Green Gables (1985 film)
L.M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables (2016)
Anne of Green Gables (miniseries) (1972) Anne of Green Gables' (1908)
Anne of Avonlea (1909)
Anne with an E (2017)
Anne of Green Gables: The Musical (1965-)
Allan Quatermain yes no no Classics Illustrated #97
Allan and the Sundered Veil (1999)
various yes King Solomon's Mines (1885)
numerous sequels
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
The Devil's Dust (2018)
Barsoom no no no several Princess of Mars (2009); John Carter (2012) no Under the Moons of Mars (1912 serial); A Princess of Mars (1917); numerous sequels -
Black Beauty Black Beauty (1978 film) Black Beauty (1978), Black Beauty (1987 film) no Classics Illustrated #60 (1949) Black Beauty (1971 film), Black Beauty (1994 film) The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972) Black Beauty (1877) Black Beauty According to Spike Milligan (1996)
A Christmas Carol several several several several several several A Christmas Carol (1843) several
Count Dracula yes yes yes various numerous yes Dracula (1897)
Makt Myrkranna (1901)
Powers of Darkness (2017)
Role-playing games; character and settings have been adopted into many other media/franchises
Five Children and It yes yes yes yes yes yes Five Children and It (1902) yes
Frankenstein's monster yes yes yes various numerous yes Frankenstein (1818) Role-playing games; character and settings have been adopted into many other media/franchises
Gulliver's Travels Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon (1965) The Adventures of Gulliver (1968)
Saban's Gulliver's Travels (1992)
no Classic Comics #16 (1943) The 3 Worlds of Gulliver (1960)
Gulliver's Travels (2010 film)
Gulliver's Travels (miniseries) (1996) Gulliver's Travels (1726)
Voyage to Faremido (1916)
Brian Gulliver's Travels (2011)
and various
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film) The Magical Adventures of Quasimodo Hunchback (video game) (1982) various The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1956 film) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1966 TV series)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982 film)
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831) various
Journey to the Center of the Earth no Journey to the Center of the Earth (TV series) A Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1984 video game) in 1989 by Topo Soft[2] for the ZX Spectrum and in 2003 by Frogwares.[3] Classic Comics #138 Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959 film)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 TV film) Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) Journey to the Center of the Earth (attraction) and several radioplays
The Jungle Book most notably The Jungle Book (1967) Adventures of Mowgli (1967–1971)[4] The Jungle Book (1993) yes several no The Jungle Book (1894)
The Second Jungle Book (1895)
Radio show, stage plays
Peter Pan Walt Disney's Peter Pan (1953); various others Peter Pan and the Pirates (1990); various others several various various no The Little White Bird (1902); character appears in a segment)
Peter and Wendy (1911)
numerous adaptations
Peter Pan's Flight (theme park ride); various stage plays
Peter Rabbit Peter Rabbit (2018) and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends (1992) Peter Rabbit (2012) The Adventures of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny in 1995[5] and Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit's Math Garden in 1996.[6] no The Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971); Peter Rabbit (2018) and Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021) no The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902) and several sequels Miss Potter (2006); HBO Storybook Musicals (1991) and in 2012 Quantum Theatre produced a new stage adaptation of the tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. Written by Michael Whitmore the play toured the UK until 2015.
Sexton Blake no no no yes yes yes The Missing Millionaire (1893) Sexton Blake#Stage
Sexton Blake#Radio
Sítio do Picapau Amarelo no Sítio do Picapau Amarelo (2012) yes yes O Saci (1953)
O Picapau Amarelo (1973)
several A Menina do Narizinho Arrebitado (1920)
As Reinações de Narizinho (1931)
several sequels
-
Sherlock Holmes no Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century (1999–2001) several various numerous various four novels and 56 short stories, beginning in 1887
Tarzan several Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1976–1984)
various others
several Tarzan (comics) numerous Tarzan (1966–1968)
various others
Tarzan of the Apes (1912)
twenty-three other books by Edgar Rice Burroughs; various adaptations by other authors
Stage productions, radio programs, and other media.
The Three Musketeers several several several Classics Illustrated #1 (1941) several several The Three Musketeers (1844) several
Tom Brown's School Days no several no Classics Illustrated #45 (1948) several no Tom Brown's School Days (1857)
Tom Brown at Oxford (1859)
Stage productions, radio programs, The Flashman Papers (1969–2005) George MacDonald Fraser
Tom Sawyer several several no Classics Illustrated #50 and several others several several The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876)
several other books
several
Treasure Island yes yes yes yes yes yes Treasure Island (1881) Stage
The War of the Worlds no no various various adaptations The War of the Worlds (1953)
War of the Worlds (2005)
and various others
War of the Worlds (1988–1990) The War of the Worlds (1898)
and various sequels
The War of the Worlds radio serial (1938)
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds (1978 concept album and 2000s stage production)
and many others
The Wind in the Willows The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
several others
The Wind in the Willows (TV series) The Wind in the Willows (1992) Leisureland Papercutz #1 (2008) The Wind in the Willows (1996 film) The Wind in the Willows (2006 film) The Wind in the Willows (1908) Toad of Toad Hall
Wind in the Willows (musical)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz several several several several several, including The Wizard of Oz (1939) several The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) several
Winnie-the-Pooh various various various no Christopher Robin (2018) and Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)
Outside of these films, not primarily. A bit of live-action was used in some of the animated films.
yes When We Were Very Young (1924)
Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner
Featured in two others
Consisted of audio stories, specials, songs and theme rides, etc. See also the Disney franchise.
Wuthering Heights several several no Classics Illustrated #59 several several Wuthering Heights (1847) several
87th Precinct no no no 87th Precinct (1962), Cop Hater (1990) Cop Hater (1958)
The Mugger (1958)
The Pusher (1960)
several others
87th Precinct (TV series) (1961–62) Cop Hater (1956)
several sequels
no
A Song of Ice and Fire no no several, beginning in 2007 A Game of Thrones (comics) no Game of Thrones (2011–2019) A Game of Thrones (1996)
several sequels
board games, role-playing games
Arthur Arthur's Missing Pal (2006) Arthur (1996–2022)
Postcards from Buster (2004–2012)
Hop (2024)
yes no no no Arthur's Nose (1976)
several more books
children's album
American Psycho no no no no American Psycho (2000)
American Psycho 2 (2002)
no American Psycho (1991)
Budapesti skizo (1997)
musical
Babar Babar and Father Christmas (1986)
Babar: The Movie (1989)
Babar: King of the Elephants (1999)
Babar (1989–1991; 2000)
Babar and the Adventures of Badou (2010–2014)
2 TV specials
various no no Les Aventures de Babar (1968) The Story of Babar (1931)
various
various
Berenstain Bears TV specials The Berenstain Bears Show (1985–1987)
The Berenstain Bear (2002–2004)
various no no no The Big Honey Hunt (1962)
several more
-
Blade Runner no no Blade Runner (1985)
Blade Runner (1997)
several Blade Runner
(1982)
Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
no Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (1968)
three sequels by another writer
-
Bourne no no Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy (2008) no The Bourne Identity (1988 TV movie), The Bourne Identity (2002), and several sequels no The Bourne Identity (1980)
several sequels
-
Captain Underpants Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
Dog Man (2025)
The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants (2018–2020) no in-universe graphic novel series, including Dog Man no no The Adventures of Captain Underpants (1997)
several sequels
and activity books
children's song from Dav Piley's website
The Cat in the Hat 1971 TV special of the same name
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat (1982)

The Cat in the Hat (2026)|| The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (2010-) || yes || ?

The Cat in the Hat (2003) The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss The Cat in the Hat (1957)
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (1958)
several subsequent appearances
theme park attractions
musical
The Chronicles of Narnia[7]
(C. S. Lewis)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1979) no various no The Chronicles of Narnia film series (2005–present) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1967)
The Chronicles of Narnia (1988–1990)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950)
several sequels
radio dramatisation, audiobooks
Conan the Barbarian
(Robert E. Howard)
no Conan the Adventurer (1992–1993)
Conan and the Young Warriors (1994)
several, beginning with Conan: Hall of Volta (1984) Conan the Barbarian (comics) Conan the Barbarian (1982), and several others Conan The Adventurer (1997–1998) Original Robert E. Howard Conan stories
(published from 1932–1936); various later publications
-
Clifford the Big Red Dog
(Norman Bridwell)
Clifford's Really Big Movie (2004) Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000)
Clifford's Puppy Days (2003)
Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019)
no no Clifford the Big Red Dog (2021)

Clifford the Big Red Dog 2 (TBA)

no Clifford the Big Red Dog (1963)
numerous sequels
no
Curious George
(Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey)
Curious George (2006); various Curious George TV series (2006); various Curious George video game (2006) no no no Curious George (1941); numerous sequels -
Die Hard
(Roderick Thorp)
no no several yes Die Hard (1988)
Die Hard 2 (1992)
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
no The Detective (1966)
Nothing Lasts Forever (1979)
no
Discworld
(Terry Pratchett)
no Soul Music (1997)
Wyrd Sisters (1998)
several yes Hogfather (2006)
The Colour of Magic (2008)
Going Postal (2010)
The Watch (2021) The Colour of Magic (1983); several sequels and spin-offs stage and radio plays
board games
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
(Jeff Kinney)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2022)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever (2023)
no Poptropica tie-ins no Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)
no Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2007)
several sequels
spin-off series
Toys
Action figures
Dune
(Frank Herbert)
no no Dune (1992); several others Dune: The Official Comic Book Dune (1984)
Dune (2021)

Dune: Part Two (2024)

Frank Herbert's Dune (2000)
Frank Herbert's Children of Dune (2003)
Dune (1965); numerous prequel and sequel novels Dune board game (1979); other games, soundtracks
Ender's Game
(Orson Scott Card)
no no no several Ender's Game (2013) no Ender's Game (1985)
several prequels, sequels, and spinoffs
audioplay
Gidget
(Frederick Kohner)
Gidget Makes the Wrong Connection (1972; made for TV) no no yes, two issues published in 1966 Gidget (1965)
Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961)
Gidget Goes to Rome (1963)
Gidget (1965–1966)
The New Gidget (1986–1988)
Gidget, the Little Girl with Big Ideas (1957)
seven sequels
Stage productions in 2000 and 2007
Greyfriars School
(Charles Hamilton)
no no no yes no Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (TV series) The Magnet (1908)
Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School (1947)
Stage, Radio
The Godfather
(Mario Puzo)
no no The Godfather (1991)
The Godfather (2006)
The Godfather II (2010)
no The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather Part II (1974)
The Godfather Part III (1990)
The Godfather Saga (1977) The Godfather (1969)
several sequels
-
Hannibal Lecter
(Thomas Harris)
no no no no Manhunter (1986)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Hannibal (2001)
Red Dragon (2002)
Hannibal Rising (2007)
Hannibal (2013–2015)
Clarice (2021-)
Red Dragon (1981)
several sequels
-
Harold and the Purple Crayon
(Crockett Johnson)
Harold and the Purple Crayon (short film; 1959) Harold and the Purple Crayon (2001) no no Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) no Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955)
numerous sequels
no
Harry Potter[7][8]
(J.K. Rowling)
no no yes no Harry Potter (film series) (eight films released between 2001 and 2011) no Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997)
several sequels
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter
Haruhi Suzumiya
(Nagaru Tanigawa)
The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010) The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006-2009) several Haruhi Suzumiya (2004)
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2005-2013)
The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan (2007-2018)
Nyorōn Churuya-san (2007-2008)
The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (2009-2016)
no no The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2003)
several sequels
Original net animations for Haruhi-chan and Churuya-san, live action promotional videos, multiple character singles, alongside audio dramas
Hercule Poirot
(Agatha Christie)
no Great Detectives Poirot and Marple (2004–2005) Murder on the Orient Express (2006)
3 sequels
Great Detectives Poirot and Marple (2004–2005)
graphic novel adaptations
yes Poirot (1989–2013) The Mysterious Affair at Styles (1920)
several other novels and short stories
stage and radio plays
His Dark Materials
(Phillip Pullman)
no no no no The Golden Compass (2007) His Dark Materials (2019) Northern Lights (1995) His Dark Materials (2003), radio drama (2003), Lyra's Oxford
How to Train Your Dragon
(Cressida Cowell)
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)
5 short films
DreamWorks Dragons (2012–2018)
DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders (2019-)
DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms (2021-)
yes no How to Train Your Dragon (2025) no Hiccup the Viking who was Seasick (1999)
How to Train Your Dragon (2003)
several sequels
live stage show
The Hunger Games
(Suzanne Collins)
no no no no The Hunger Games (2012)
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015)
no The Hunger Games (2008)
Catching Fire (2009)
Mockingjay (2010)
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2020)
no
James Bond[9]
(Ian Fleming)
no James Bond Jr. (1991–1992) James Bond in video games various James Bond in film
over 20 films
no Casino Royale (1953)
13 additional novels
over 30 other novels and published stories by other authors
-
Jennings
(Anthony Buckeridge)
no no no no Stompa several Jennings (1950–1994) Stage, Radio
Jumanji
(Chris Van Allsburg)
no Jumanji (TV series) (1996–1999) various no Jumanji (1995)
Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
no Jumanji (1981)
Zathura (2002)
no
Jurassic Park
(Michael Crichton)
no Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous (2020–present)
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024–present)
Jurassic Park video games various Jurassic Park (1993)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Jurassic World (2015)
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
Jurassic World Dominion (2022)

Jurassic World Rebirth (2025)

no Jurassic Park (1990)
The Lost World (1995)
List of Jurassic Park water rides
Left Behind
(Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins)
no no Left Behind: Eternal Forces no Left Behind: The Movie (2000)
Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002)
Left Behind: World at War (2004)
Left Behind (2014)
Vanished – Left Behind: Next Generation (2016)
no Left Behind (1995); 15 prequel and sequel novels
Left Behind: The Kids series
no
Legend of the Galactic Heroes

(Yoshiki Tanaka)

spinoffs to OVA series (1988–1993)

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Seiran trilogy (2019)

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Kaikō (2018) several Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1986–2000) no no Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1982–1987) Legend of the Galactic Heroes OVA series (1988–1997)

Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden OVA series (1988–1997)

Mary Poppins
(P. L. Travers)
no no no no Mary Poppins (1964)
Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
no Mary Poppins (eight books; 1934–1988) Mary Poppins (musical)
Megami Tensei
(Aya Nishitani)
Persona 3 The Movie: Chapter 1, Spring of Birth (2013) List of Megami Tensei anime Video game series and spin offs List of Megami Tensei manga no no Digital Devil Story (1986)
two sequels and video game adaptations
various media
Miss Marple
(Agatha Christie)
no no no Great Detectives Poirot and Marple (2004–2005)
graphic novel adaptations
The Body in the Library (1984), The Moving Finger (1985), Nemesis (1987), A Caribbean Mystery (1989) The Mirror Cracked from Side to Side (1992) Miss Marple#Television The Royal Magazine (1927) Miss Marple#Stage
Miffy
(Dick Bruna)
Miffy the Movie (2013) Miffy's Adventures Big and Small (2015), Miffy and Friends (2003) no Miffy, Miffy at the Zoo (1955) no no no Miffy's Bicycle (2017) play[10]
Monogatari
(Nisio Isin)
Kizumonogatari no no Bakemonogatari (manga) no Monogatari Series Monogatari (novel series with over 26 volumes; 2005–2021) Bakemonogatari Portable
Moomins
(Tove Jansson)
Comet in Moominland (1993)
Moomins on the Riviera (2014)
two compilation movies
several several Moomin comic strips
comic book
no several The Moomins and the Great Flood (1945)
several sequels and other books
Moomin World theme park
Moomin Museum
other merchandise
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
(Dodie Smith)
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)
101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997–1998)
101 Dalmatian Street (2019–2020)
101 Dalmatians: Escape from DeVil Manor (1997) - 101 Dalmatians (1996)
102 Dalmatians (2000)
Cruella (2021)
no The Hundred and One Dalmatians (1956)
The Starlight Barking (1967)
The 101 Dalmatians Musical (2009)
Paddington Bear
(Michael Bond)
no Paddington (TV series) (1976)
Paddington Bear (TV series) (1989)
The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997)
The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series) (2019)
no no Paddington (film) (2014)
Paddington 2 (2017)
Paddington in Peru (2024)
no A Bear Called Paddington (1958) Paddington: The Musical (2025)
Parasite Eve
(Hideaki Sena)
no no Parasite Eve (1998)

Parasite Eve II (1999)
The 3rd Birthday (2010)

yes Parasite Eve

(1997)

no Parasite Eve (1995) Soundtracks, guidebooks, figure action and various merchandise
Perry Mason
(Erle Stanley Gardner)
no no no no no Perry Mason (1957–1966)
The New Perry Mason (1973–1974)
Perry Mason TV movies (1985–1995)
The Case of the Velvet Claws (1933); 81 other novels Perry Mason radio show
Peter Rabbit
(Beatrix Potter)
Peter Rabbit (film) (2018),
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)
The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends (1992),
Peter Rabbit (TV series) (2012)
yes no The Tales of Beatrix Potter (1971),
Peter Rabbit (film) (2018),
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)
no The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902)
several sequels
various
Pippi Longstocking
(Astrid Lindgren)
Pippi Longstocking (1997 film) Pippi Longstocking (1997 TV series) various no Pippi Longstocking (1949 film) no Pippi Långstrump (1945) no
Planet of the Apes
(Pierre Boulle)
no Return to the Planet of the Apes (1975) yes Planet of the Apes (comics) Planet of the Apes (1968); numerous sequels, and a reboot series. Planet of the Apes (1974) La Planète des singes (1963)
several sequels
various
Professor Branestawm
(Norman Hunter)
no no no no yes yes The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm (1933)
several sequels
no
Psycho
(Robert Bloch)
no no video game (1988) graphic novels (1992) American Psycho (1960)
Various sequels and remakes
Bates Motel (2013–2017) Psycho (1959) various
Rambo
(David Morrell)
no Rambo: The Force of Freedom (1986) various several First Blood (1982)
Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)
Rambo III (1988)
Rambo (2008)
Rambo: Last Blood (2019)
no First Blood (1972)
various others
no
Robert Langdon
(Dan Brown)
no no no no Robert Langdon (film series) The Lost Symbol (TV series) Angels & Demons (2000)
The Da Vinci Code (2003)
no
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
(Robert L. May)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie (1998)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys (2001)
various TV specials no yes no no Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1939)
several sequels
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (song, 1959)
Sex and the City
(Candace Bushnell)
no no no no Sex and the City
Sex and the City 2
Sex and the City
The Carrie Diaries
Sex and the City (1997)
The Carrie Diaries (2010)
Summer and the City (2011)
Sex and the City
(newspaper column)
Shrek
(William Steig)
Shrek (2001)
Shrek 2 (2004)
Shrek the Third (2007)
Shrek Forever After (2010)

Puss in Boots (2011) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) Shrek 5 (2026)

various TV specials yes yes no no Shrek! (1990) musical

theme park attraction

Starship Troopers
(Robert A. Heinlein)
Starship Troopers: Invasion (2012) Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles (1999–2000) yesSnið:Broken anchor no Starship Troopers (1997)
2 direct-to-DVD sequels
no Starship Troopers (1959) several table-top games
original video animation
Sword Art Online
(Reki Kawahara)
Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) Sword Art Online (2012)
Sword Art Online II (2014)
Sword Art Online: Alicization (2018–present)
yes List of Sword Art Online manga volumes no no List of Sword Art Online light novels Figures
Middle-earth[7]
(J. R. R. Tolkien)
The Hobbit (1977)
The Lord of the Rings (1978)
The Return of the King (1980)

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) || no || Middle-earth in video games || various

The Lord of the Rings film series (2001−2003)
The Hobbit film series (2012−2014)
no The Hobbit (1937)
The Fellowship of the Ring (1954)
The Two Towers (1954)
The Return of the King (1954)
other literature
various media
Thomas & Friends
(Rev W. Awdry)
yes Thomas & Friends (1984–2021)
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go (2021)
yes no Thomas and the Magic Railroad (2000)
Thomas & Friends: The Movie (TBA)
Shining Time Station (1989–1993) The Railway Series Scale models
Tom Clancy media
(Tom Clancy)
no no Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six (1998) several sequels and spin-off
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
(2001) several sequels
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell (2002)
several sequels
various The Hunt for Red October (1990)
several others films and short films
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan (2018-) The Hunt for Red October (1984) no
The Vampire Chronicles
(Anne Rice)
no no no yes Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Queen of the Damned (2002)
Interview with the Vampire (2022)
Mayfair Witches (2023)
Interview with the Vampire (1976)
Twelve more novels in that series
Lestat: The Musical (2005–2006)
Winnie-the-Pooh
(A. A. Milne)
various various various yes Christopher Robin (2018)
Outside of that film, not primarily. A bit of live-action was used in some of the animated films.
yes When We Were Very Young (1924)
Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner
Featured in two others
Consisted of audio stories, specials, songs and theme rides, etc. See also the Disney franchise.
The Witcher
(Andrzej Sapkowski)
no no The Witcher (2007)
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings (2011)
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2014)
various The Hexer (2001) The Hexer (2002)
The Witcher (2019–present)
The Witcher Stories
The Saga novels
board and card games
Franchise
(Creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
300
(Frank Miller)
300 (2007)
300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
no 300: March to Glory (2007) 300 (1998)
Xerxes (2018)
no no no -
The Addams Family
(Charles Addams)
The Addams Family (2019)
The Addams Family 2 (2021)
The Addams Family (1973–1975)
The Addams Family: The Animated Series (1992–1993)
The Addams Family (video game series) cartoons in The New Yorker (1938–1988)
The Addams Family (1991)
Addams Family Values (1993)
The Addams Family (1964–1966)
The New Addams Family (1998–1999)
Wednesday) (2022)
several The Addams Family, a Broadway musical, toys, dolls, board games
Alien vs. Predator[11]
(see Aliens and Predator sections below)
no no various Aliens vs. Predator comics (beginning 1989) Alien vs. Predator (2004)
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
no Aliens vs. Predator novel series -
Archie Comics
(John L. Goldwater)
The Archies in Jugman (TV Movie) The Archie Show (1968–1969)
Archie's Weird Mysteries (1999–2000) and many others
no Archie Comics, various series, beginning in 1941 Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again (TV movie) Riverdale (2017), Katy Keene (2020) no Radio show
Ashita no Joe

(Asao Takamori and Tetsuya Chiba)

Ashita no Joe (1980)

Ashita no Joe 2 (1981)

Ashita no Joe (1970–1971)
Ashita no Joe 2 (1980–1981)
Megalo Box (2018)
Megalo Box 2: Nomad (2021)
yes Ashita no Joe (1968–1973) Ashita no Joe (1970)

Ashita no Joe (2011)

no no Joe vs. Joe (2003)
Asterix
(René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo)
List of Asterix films no yes Asterix the Gaul (serialized in Pilote 1959–1960, collected volume published in 1961)
37 more volumes
Asterix films (live action) no no Parc Astérix theme park
board games and gamebooks
Attack on Titan
(Hajime Isayama)
yes Attack on Titan (2013–present) yes Attack on Titan (2009–present) yes no yes Theme park
Action Figures and Toys
Buck Rogers
(Philip Francis Nowlan)
no no yes yes Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) ABC television series (1950–1951)
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979–1981)
Buck Rogers: A Life in the Future (1995)
several others
Buck Rogers XXVC (1988)
several others
Bleach
(Tite Kubo)
Bleach: Memories of Nobody (2006)
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion (2007)
Bleach: Fade to Black (2008)
Bleach: Hell Verse (2010)
Bleach (2004–2012) several List of Bleach volumes Bleach no 2 light novels musicals
Bleach Trading Card Game
Cardcaptor Sakura
(CLAMP)
Cardcaptor Sakura: The Movie (1999)
Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: The Sealed Card (2000)
Cardcaptor Sakura (1998-2000)
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2018)
several Cardcaptor Sakura (1996-2000)
Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card (2016-2024)
no no no Several audio dramas and character song singles
DC Universe[12]
(DC Comics)
(includes Superman,[13] Batman, and many others)
yes yes yes DC Comics Superman and the Mole Men (1951) and numerous others yes yes Vertigo. (Sandman, Hellblazer, etc.) Imprint of DC. Has connections to the universe sometimes.
Death Note
(Tsugumi Ohba)
no yes several Death Note (2003–2006) Death Note (2006); several others yes several light novels -
Dennis the Menace(Hank Ketcham) Dennis the Menace in Mayday for Mother (1981)
Dennis the Menace in Cruise Control (2002 TV film)
Dennis the Menace (1986–1988)
The All-New Dennis the Menace (1993)
Dennis the Menace (1993) Dennis the Menace (1953–present) Dennis the Menace: Dinosaur Hunter (1987 TV film)
Dennis the Menace (1993)
Dennis the Menace Strikes Again (1998)
A Dennis the Menace Christmas (2007)
Dennis the Menace (1959–1963) no -
Detective Conan
(Gosho Aoyama)
27 films seasons 1-15
seasons 16-30

seasons 31–present

yes volumes no yes no Trade cards
Doraemon
(Fujiko Fujio)
several Doraemon (1973)
Doraemon (1979−2005)
Doremon (2005–present)
various List of Doraemon chapters
The Doraemons
Dorabase
no no no musical
Dragon Ball
(Akira Toriyama)
yes Dragon Ball (1986−1989)
Dragon Ball Z (1989−1996)
Dragon Ball GT (1996−1997)
Dragon Ball Super (2015−2018)
Dragon Ball Heroes (2018–present)
List of Dragon Ball video games List of Dragon Ball manga volumes Dragonball Evolution (2009); several others no yes Toys
Action figures
Collectible Card Game
Dyesebel
(Mars Ravelo)
no no no Serialized in Pilipino Komiks (1952–53) several (1953, 1964, 1973, 1978, 1990, and 1996) Dyesebel (2008)
Dyesebel (2014)
no
Fullmetal Alchemist
(Hiromu Arakawa)
Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa (2012)
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos (2017)
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Fullmetal Alchemist (TV series) (2003−2004) yes List of Fullmetal Alchemist chapters Fullmetal Alchemist (film) no yes -
Garfield
(Jim Davis)
Garfield Gets Real (2007)

Garfield's Fun Fest (2008) Garfield's Pet Force (2009)

The Garfield Movie (2024)|| Garfield and Friends (1988–1994) The Garfield Show (2009–2016) || yes || Garfield (comic strip) (syndicated in 1978)

Garfield: The Movie (2004)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
no no -
Ghost in the Shell
(Masamune Shirow)
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (2004)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2002–2003) Ghost in the Shell (1997)
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (PS2) (2004)
Ghost in the Shell (1989–1990) Ghost in the Shell (2017) no no original video animation
Hellboy
(Mike Mignola)
Hellboy: Sword of Storms (2006)
Hellboy: Blood and Iron (2007)
no various List of Hellboy comics (1993−present) Hellboy (2004)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Hellboy (2019)
no various -
Initial D

(Shuichi Shigeno)

Initial D Third Stage (2001)

New Initial D the Movie

List of Initial D episodes Several including Initial D Arcade Stage series List of Initial D chapters (1995−2013) Initial D (2005) no no toys

model kits

soundtrack albums

Josie and the Pussycats no Josie and the Pussycats Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space no yes Josie and the Pussycats (film) no no
Judge Dredd
(John Wagner)
no no various List of Judge Dredd Comic Stories (1977−present) Judge Dredd (film) (1995)
Dredd (2012)
no 29 Novels -
Kick-Ass
(Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.)
no no Kick-Ass: The Game (2010)
Kick-Ass 2: The Game (2014)
The Dave Lizewski Years (2008–2014)
The New Girl (2018–2019)
Hit-Girl (2018–2020)
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kick-Ass 2 (2013)
Stuntnuts Does School Fight (TBA)
Stuntnuts: The Movie (TBA)
no no -
Lucky Luke
(Morris)
Daisy Town (1971)
La Ballade des Dalton (1978)
Les Dalton en cavale (1983)
Go West! A Lucky Luke Adventure (2017)
Lucky Luke (1983)
Lucky Luke (1991)
The New Adventures of Lucky Luke (2001–2003)
Rintindumb (2006)
several Lucky Luke comics (1946–present)
Rantanplan (1987–2011)
Kid Lucky (1995–1997, 2011–present)
Lucky Luke (1991)
Les Dalton (2004)
Lucky Luke (2009)
Lucky Luke (1992)
The Daltons (2010)
no
Lupin the Third
(Monkey Punch)
Lupin III, The Castle of Cagliostro, Legend of the Gold of Babylon, Lupin the 3rd vs. Detective Conan: The Movie, Lupin III: The First: (see Lupin III Cinema Films) Lupin III Anime Series List of Lupin III video games List of Lupin III Manga (1977−present) Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (2004)
Lupin III (film) (2008)
Dredd (2019)
Lupin (Philippine TV series) No Two stage Musicals, Music Soundtrack. Board game
Marsupilami
(André Franquin)
no Raw Toonage shorts (1992)
Marsupilami (1993)
Marsupilami (2000-)
Marsupilami (1995)
Marsupilami: Hoobadventure (2021)
Marsupilami comic albums (1987–present)
Comics in Disney Adventures magazine (1993–1994)
HOUBA! On the Trail of the Marsupilami (2012) no several Bibliothèque Rose books
Marvel Universe[14]
(Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, et al.)
(includes Spider-Man,[7] The Hulk,[7] Iron Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four, and many others)
yes The Marvel Super Heroes (1966), numerous others Spider-Man (1982) and numerous others Marvel Comics Captain America (1944); X-Men (2000); Spider-Man (2002); various
See also Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Amazing Spider-Man (1977–1979); The Incredible Hulk (1977–1982)
several others
yes Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (Broadway musical)
The Mask
(Doug Mahnke and John Arcudi)
no The Mask: Animated Series (1995–1997) no The Mask (1991–1995)
The Mask Returns
The Mask Strikes Back
The Mask (1994)
Son of the Mask (2005)
no no no
Men in Black
(Lowell Cunningham)
no Men in Black: The Series several The Men in Black (comics) Men in Black (film series) no no Men In Black: The Roleplaying Game
My Hero Academia
(Kohei Horikoshi)
My Hero Academia: Two Heroes (2018) My Hero Academia (2016–present) yes List of My Hero Academia manga volumes no no yes original video animations
Toys
Action figures
Naruto/Boruto
(Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, Ukyō Kodachi)
yes Naruto (2002–2007)
Naruto Shippuuden (2007–2017)
Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals (2012–2013)
Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (2017–present)
several List of Naruto manga volumes no no several Original video animations
Trading card game
One Piece
(Eiichiro Oda)
12 films One Piece (1999–present) several List of One Piece manga volumes (1997–present) no One Piece (2023) several Original video animations
music
Trading card game
Peanuts
(Charles M. Schulz)
A Boy Named Charlie Brown (1969)
Snoopy Come Home (1972)
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977)
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) (1980)
The Peanuts Movie (2015)
several TV specials from 1965 to 2011, starting with A Charlie Brown Christmas
The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show (1983–1986)
This Is America, Charlie Brown (1988–1989)
Peanuts (2014)
Snoopy in Space (2019–present)
The Snoopy Show (2021–present)
several Peanuts (1950–2000); numerous compilation books; comic books by Gold Key and KaBoom!; graphic novels by KaBoom! no It's the Girl in the Red Truck, Charlie Brown (TV special) several A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 album) and several other albums
musicals
Popeye the Sailor
(Elzie Crisler Segar)
yes numerous yes Thimble Theatre comic strips;
various
Popeye (1980) no no -
Ranma ½
(Rumiko Takahashi)
Three films yes List of Ranma ½ video games Ranma ½ (1987–1996) TV special (2011) no no original video animations
Sabrina the Teenage Witch yes yes yes yes yes no
Sailor Moon
(Naoko Takeuchi)
Sailor Moon R: The Movie (1993)
Sailor Moon S: The Movie (1994)
Sailor Moon Super S: The Movie (1995)
Sailor Moon (1992–1996)
Sailor Moon Crystal (2014–2016)
several List of Sailor Moon chapters (1993–1997) no Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon (2003–2004) no musicals
Saint Seiya
(Masami Kurumada)
Five films Saint Seiya (1986−1989)
Saint Seiya Omega (2012−2014)
several List of Saint Seiya chapters (series)
several others
no no yes Original video animations
musicals
discography
merchandise
Sam & Max
(Steve Purcell)
no The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police Sam & Max: Hit the Road (1993)
Sam & Max: Save the World (2007)
several others
Sam & Max: Freelance Police (1987)
several others
no no no soundtracks
Sgt. Frog
(Mine Yoshizaki)
Keroro Gunsō the Super Movie (2006); four other films Sgt. Frog/Sergeant Keroro (2004–2011)
Keroro (2014)
several List of Sgt. Frog chapters (1999–present)
various tie-ins and spinoffs
no no several guide books music CDs
Keroro Land magazine
Kerokero Ace magazine
The Smurfs
(Peyo)
Les Aventures des Schtroumpfs (1965)
The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1976)
Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)
The Smurfs Movie (2025)
The Smurfs (1981–89) yes Johan and Peewit
The Smurfs (comics)
The Smurfs (2011)
The Smurfs 2 (2013)
no yes yes
Spawn
(Todd McFarlane)
no Todd McFarlane's Spawn (1997–1999) several Spawn (1992–present)
Shadows of Spawn (1998–1999) various spin-offs, one-shots, crossovers, mini series, and ongoing series
Spawn (1997) no no The Dark Saga (1996)
Spirou/Spirou & Fantasio
(Rob-Vel)
no Spirou (1993–1994)
Two of a Kind: Spirou and Fantasio (2006–2009)
Spirou and co (series of animated shorts)
Le Petit Spirou (2012–present) (spin-off adaption)
Spirou (1995)
Spirou: The Robot Invasion (2000)
Comics in Spirou magazine (1938–present)
Spirou & Fantasio albums (1948–present)
Le Petit Spirou (1990–present) (spin-off)
Les aventures de Spirou et Fantasio (2018)
Le Petit Spirou (2017) (spin-off adaption)
no yes Parc Spirou theme park
audio plays
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
(Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird)
TMNT (2007)

Turtles Forever (2009) Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019) Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Sequel (2026)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987–1996)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003–2009) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012–2017) Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018–2019)

yes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984–2009)
various
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (2016) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin (TBA)

Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997–1998) no merchandise cereal apparel
Tintin
(Hergé)
five animated films Hergé's Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin
yes cartoons in Le Vingtième Siècle (1929–1939)
The Adventures of Tintin series
Tintin and the Mystery of the Golden Fleece (1961)
Tintin and the Blue Oranges (1964)
no no radio shows
musical
stage play
Turok
(Rex Maxon)
yes no Turok (series) Turok: Son of Stone (1956–1982; 2010–2011)
Turok: Dinosaur Hunter (1993–1996; 2014-)
Turok (1998)
no no 4 novels -
The Walking Dead
(Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore)
yes no The Walking Dead (2012)
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct (2013)
The Walking Dead (2003–present) no The Walking Dead TV series (2010–present) 3 novels -
Wangan Midnight
(Michiharu Kusunoki)
no Wangan Midnight (2007–2008) Wangan Midnight (2001)

Wangan Midnight R (2001)

Wangan Midnight (2007)

Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune series(Wikidata) (2004–present)

Wangan Midnight (1990–2008)

Wangan Midnight: C1 Runner (2009–2012)

Ginkai no Speed Star (2014–2015)

Shutoko SPL - Ginkai no Speedster (2016–present)

12 direct-to-video movies (1991–2001)

Wangan Midnight The Movie (2009)

no no toys

model kits

Yu-Gi-Oh!
(Kazuki Takahashi)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (1999)
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light (2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time (2010)
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions (2016)
Yu-Gi-Oh! (1998)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters (2000–2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX (2004–2008)
several
several Yu-Gi-Oh! (1996–2004)
Yu-Gi-Oh! R (2004–2008)
several
no no yes Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu Yu Hakusho
(Yoshihiro Togashi)
Yu Yu Hakusho (1993)
Yu Yu Hakusho - Chapter of Underworld's Carnage - Bonds of Fire (1994)
Yu Yu Hakusho (1992–1995) several List of Yu Yu Hakusho chapters (1990–1994) no no no CDs
Yu Yu Hakusho Trading Card Game
various merchandise
Franchise
(Creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
An American Tail
(Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Steven Spielberg)
An American Tail (1986)
An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991)
An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island (1998)
An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster (1999)
Fievel's American Tails (1992) various no no no various An American Tail Theatre
Cars
(John Lasseter and various)
Cars (2006)
Cars 2 (2011)
Cars 3 (2017)
Planes (2013)
Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
Cars Toons/Cars On The Road various various no no various toy line
Cars Land
Casper the Friendly Ghost
(Seymour Reit and Joe Oriolo)
The Friendly Ghost (1945)
Casper's Haunted Christmas (2000)
Casper's Scare School (2006)
Matty's Funday Funnies (1959–1961)
The New Casper Cartoon Show (1963–1970)
several others
various various Casper (1995) several made-for-TV movies various toys
Despicable Me
(Sergio Pablos)
Minions Holiday Special (2020)
Minions comic albums no no children's novels Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Felix the Cat
(Pat Sullivan and Otto Messmer)
Theatrical Shorts series
(beginning in 1919 to 1930)
sound and color revival shorts from Van Beuren Studios (1936)
Felix the Cat: The Movie (1988)
Felix the Cat Saves Christmas (2004)
Felix the Cat (1958–1960)
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat (1995–1997)
Baby Felix (2000–2001)
Felix the Cat (1992/1993)
Felix the Cat's Cartoon Toolbox (1994)
various no no Felix the Cat comic strip various merchandise
Finding Nemo
(Andrew Stanton)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Finding Dory (2016)
no yes yes Exploring the Reef with Jean-Michel Cousteau (2003) no yes Finding Nemo the Musical
Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Frozen
(Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee)
Frozen (2013)
Frozen II (2019)
LEGO Frozen Northern (2016) numerous Yes no Once Upon a Time (season 4; 2014) numerous Disney On Ice Frozen, Frozen Ever After and more
Hotel Transylvania
(Todd Durham)
Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)
Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)
Hotel Transylvania: The Series (2017)
Motel Transylvania (2025)
Hotel Transylvania
Hotel Transylvania Dash
Hotel Transylvania Social Game
Hotel Transylvania BooClips Deluxe App
no no no no
Ice Age
(Michael J. Wilson)
Ice Age (2002)
The Meltdown (2006)
Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
Continental Drift (2012)
Collision Course (2016)
The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild (2022)
no various no no no no Ice Age Live! A Mammoth Adventure (live arena ice show)
The Incredibles
(Brad Bird)
The Incredibles (2004)
Incredibles 2 (2018)
no various yes no no yes Incredicoaster
Kung Fu Panda
(Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris)
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)
Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (2011–2016)
Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018–2019)
Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight (2022-)
yes yes no no no numerous
The Land Before Time
(Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, Judy Freudburg & Tony Geiss)
The Land Before Time (1988)
sequels
The Land Before Time (2007–08) List of The Land Before Time video games no no no various no
Lilo & Stitch / Disney Stitch
(Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois)
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Stitch! The Movie (2003)
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)
Leroy & Stitch (2006)
Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003–2006)
Stitch! (2008–2015)
Stitch & Ai (2017)
Disney's Lilo & Stitch (GBA; 2002)
Lilo & Stitch: Trouble in Paradise (2002)
Disney's Stitch: Experiment 626 (2002)
various others
Comic Zone: Lilo & Stitch (2002–ca. 2006)
Stitch! manga books
Stitch & the Samurai (2020)
Lilo & Stitch (Dynamite Entertainment; 2024–present)
Lilo & Stitch (2025) no children's novels, including the Agent Stitch series (beginning in 2022) theme park attractions and additional merchandise
The Lion King
(Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff)
The Lion King (1994)
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
The Lion King (2019)
Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
The Lion King's Timon & Pumbaa (1995–1999)
The Lion Guard (2015–2019)
various various no (though the 2019 remake was advertised as a live-action film) no adaption other media
Looney Tunes
(Rudolf Ising and Hugh Harman)
Theatrical Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies short films
(beginning in 1930 to 1969 with rival shorts released in the 1990s and 2010s)
various feature films
numerous List of Looney Tunes video games various Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1989)(cameo only)
Space Jam (1996)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
no yes Music albums, theme park attractions
Madagascar
(Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell)
Madagascar (2005)
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (2012)
Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
various various various no no various musical, theme park attractions
Mickey Mouse and Friends
(Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks)
Theatrical short films
(beginning in 1928)
Fantasia (1940)
Saludos Amigos (1942)
The Three Caballeros (1944)
Fantasia 2000 (1999)
numerous various Mickey Mouse (comic book)
various
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1989) (cameo only) Walt Disney anthology television series children's books numerous
Monsters, Inc.
(Pete Docter and various)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Monsters University (2013)
Monsters at Work (2021–present) various Monsters, Inc.: Laugh Factory no no various numerous
The Secret Life of Pets
(Cinco Paul
Brian Lynch
Ken Daurio)
The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
no The Secret Life of Pets: Unleashed yes no no yes The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!
Tangled
(Nathan Greno & Byron Howard)
Tangled (2010)
Tangled Ever After (2012)
Tangled: Before Ever After (2017)
Tangled: The Series / Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017–2020) Tangled: The Video Game (2010) various no no various
Tom and Jerry
(William Hanna & Joseph Barbera)
Theatrical short films, (beginning in 1940 to 1967 and 2005)
Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)
various DTV animated films
numerous List of Tom and Jerry video games various Tom & Jerry (2021) no yes Musical adaption
Toy Story
(John Lasseter, and various)
Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story 2 (1999)
Toy Story 3 (2010)
Toy Story 4 (2019)
Lightyear (2022)
Toy Story Toons (2011–2012)
Lamp Life (2020)
Toy Story Treats (1996)
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000–2001)
Forky Asks a Question (2019–2020)
two TV shorts
various various no no yes other media
Wallace and Gromit
(Nick Park)
A Grand Day Out (1989)
The Wrong Trousers (1993)
A Close Shave (1995)
The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
A Matter of Loaf and Death(2008)
Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
two Shaun the Sheep specials
Cracking Contraptions (2002)
Shaun the Sheep
(2007-)
Timmy Time (2009–2012)
Wallace and Gromit's World of Invention (2010)
various various no no yes Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic
Woody Woodpecker/Andy Panda
(Walter Lantz)
Theatrical Andy Panda short series (starting in 1939 to 1952, with the short Knock Knock debuting the character of Woody Woodpecker)
Theatrical Woody Woodpecker shorts (starting in 1940 to 1971)
The Woody Woodpecker Show (1957–1958)
The New Woody Woodpecker Show (1999–2001)
Woody Woodpecker (2018)
various yes Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1989) (cameo only)Woody Woodpecker (2017)

Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)

live action segments in The Woody Woodpecker Show yes theme park attractions
The Woody Woodpecker Song
Franchise
(Creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
Alien[11]
(Dan O'Bannon and Ronald Shusett)
no no various various Alien (1979)
Aliens (1986)
Alien 3 (1992)
Alien Resurrection (1997)
no Alien novel series -
Back to the Future
(Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale)
no Back to the Future (1991–1992) yes several Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Back to the Future Part III (1990)
no novelizations of the films Back to the Future the Musical
Doc Brown Saves the World (2015)
Beetlejuice
(Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson)
no Beetlejuice (1989–1991) several yes (1991–1992) Beetlejuice (1988)
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
no juvenile novels (1992) Beetlejuice musical (2018)
Bill & Ted
(Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon)
no Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990–1991) various Bill & Ted's Excellent Comic Book (1991–1992) Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1992) yes cereal
musical
Buffyverse
(Joss Whedon)
no Animated pilot Buffy the Vampire Slayer video games List of Buffyverse comics Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997–2003)
Angel (1999–2004)
List of Buffyverse novels -
The Chronicles of Riddick / Pitch Black
(David Twohy)
The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury (2004) no several no Pitch Black (2000)
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Riddick (2013)
no yes -
DC Extended Universe
(DC Films)
no no various various Man of Steel (2013)
several other films
various various -
Evil Dead
(Sam Raimi)
no no several Army of Darkness comic book
various
Ash vs Evil Dead no Evil Dead: The Musical
The Expendables
(David Callaham)
no no several several The Expendables (2010)
The Expendables 2 (2012)
The Expendables 3 (2014)
Expend4bles (2023)
no no soundtracks
Final Destination
(Jeffrey Reddick)
no no no Final Destination: Sacrifice (2006)
Final Destination: Spring Break (2006)
no numerous novels -
Flipper
(Arthur Weiss
Ricou Browning
Jack Cowden)
no Flipper and Lopaka yes yes Flipper (1963)
Flipper's New Adventure (1964)
Flipper (1996)
Flipper (1964)
Flipper (1995)
children's books no
Ghostbusters
(Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis)
no yes yes Ghostbusters (comics) Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Ghostbusters: Answer the Call (2016)
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
no[15] no -
Godzilla
(Ishirō Honda)
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters yes yes Godzilla (comics) Godzilla (1954)
numerous others
yes novels by Marc Cerasini -
Gremlins
(Joe Dante)
no Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai (2022) several no Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)
- novelization of the screenplay -
Halloween
(John Carpenter and Debra Hill)
no no Halloween List of comics Halloween
List of films
no list of novels -
Herbie
(Gordon Buford and Walt Disney Productions)
no no Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
Herbie Rescue Rally (2007)
three Gold Key Comics under the Walt Disney Showcase The Love Bug (1968)
Herbie Rides Again (1974)
Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (1977)
Herbie Goes Bananas (1980)
Herbie: Fully Loaded (2005)
Herbie, the Love Bug Car, Boy, Girl (1961, unpublished)
film novelizations
-
High School Musical
(Kenny Ortega and Peter Barsocchini)
no no yes yes High School Musical (2006)
High School Musical 2 (2007)
High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
High School Musical: Get in the Picture (2008)
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019–2023)
High School Musical (2006–2009) High School Musical on Stage! (2006)
High School Musical 2: On Stage! (2007)
High School Musical: The Concert (2006–2009)
Highlander
(Gregory Widen)
Highlander: The Search for Vengeance (2007) Highlander: The Animated Series Highlander (1986)
Highlander: The Last of the MacLeods (1995)
various Highlander (1986)
Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
Highlander III: The Sorcerer (1994)
Highlander: Endgame (2000)
Highlander: The Source (2007)
Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Raven
various Highlander: The Card Game
Indiana Jones
(George Lucas and Steven Spielberg)
no no various Indiana Jones (comics) Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles yes The Adventures of Indiana Jones Role-Playing Game by TSR and The World of Indiana Jones by West End Games
The Karate Kid
(Robert Mark Kamen)
no The Karate Kid (1989) The Karate Kid Part II: The Computer Game (1986)
The Karate Kid (1987)
Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues
no The Karate Kid (1984)
The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
The Next Karate Kid (1994)
The Karate Kid (2010)
Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
Cobra Kai (2018–) no
King Kong
(Merian C. Cooper)
The Mighty Kong (1998) The King Kong Show (1966–1969)
Kong: The Animated Series (2000)
various various King Kong (1933); numerous others no no King Kong musical (2013); amusement park rides
Marvel Cinematic Universe
(Marvel Studios)
no What If...? (2021) various various Iron Man (2008)
several other films
various various various
The Matrix[7][16]
(The Wachowskis)
The Animatrix (2003) no Enter the Matrix (2003)
several others
The Matrix Comics The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
The Matrix Revolutions (2003)
The Matrix Resurrections (2021)
no yes -
The Pink Panther
(Blake Edwards and Maurice Richlin)
The Pink Phink (1964)
various
various various The Pink Panther and the Inspector The Pink Panther (1963); sequels and reboots no yes -
Police Academy
(Paul Maslansky)
no Police Academy (1988) no yes Police Academy (1984)
six sequels
Police Academy: The Series (1997) no Police Academy Stunt Show (1991)
Predator[11]
(Jim Thomas and John Thomas)
no no various List of Predator comics Predator (1987)
Predator 2 (1990)
Predators (2010)
The Predator (2018)
Prey (2022)
no Predator novel series -
RoboCop
(Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner)
no RoboCop: The Animated Series (1988)
RoboCop: Alpha Commando (1998−1999)
List of RoboCop video games RoboCop (comics) RoboCop (1987)
RoboCop 2 (1990)
RoboCop 3 (1993)
RoboCop (2014)
RoboCop: The Series (1994)
RoboCop: Prime Directives (2001)
RoboCop 2: A Novel RoboCop the Ride
Rocky
(Sylvester Stallone)
no no Various no Rocky (1976)
Numerous sequels and spin-offs
no yes Rocky the Musical
Saw
(James Wan and Leigh Whannell)
no no Saw (2009)
Saw II: Flesh & Blood (2010)
yes Saw (2004); numerous sequels no no various theme parks, attractions and additional merchandise
Stargate
(Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin)
no Stargate Infinity Stargate: Resistance List of Stargate comics Stargate (1994) Stargate SG-1
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Universe
yes -
Star Wars[7]
(George Lucas)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) numerous List of Star Wars video games List of Star Wars comic books Star Wars (1977)
several other films
Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
The Mandalorian (2019-)
The Book of Boba Fett (2021-)
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022-)
List of Star Wars books numerous
Terminator
(James Cameron)
no no List of Terminator video games List of Terminator comics The Terminator (1984)
numerous sequels
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009) various park attraction
Top Gun
(Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.)
no no List of Top Gun video games no Top Gun (1986)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
no no soundtracks
Tron
(Steven Lisberger)
no Tron: Uprising various various Tron (1982)
Tron: Legacy (2010)
no yes
Westworld
(Michael Crichton)
no no Westworld 2000 (1996)
various others
no Westworld (1973)
Futureworld (1976)
Beyond Westworld (1980)
Westworld (2016–2022)
no
Franchise
(Creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
Adventure Time

(Pendleton Ward)

no Adventure Time (pilot 2007)
Adventure Time (2010-2018)
Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020–2021)
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2021-)
yes yes no no yes board and card games
album
Toys
The Amazing World of Gumball

(Ben Bocquelet)

yes The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)
Darwin's Yearbook (2019)
The Gumball Chronicles (2020–2021)
yes yes no no yes Toys
Music
Theme Park Ride
Avatar: The Last Airbender
(Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko)
Aang: The Last Airbender (2026) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005)
The Legend of Korra (2012)
various various The Last Airbender (2010) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) yes Trading Card Game
Lego theme
Beavis and Butt-Head
(Mike Judge)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe (2022)
Beavis and Butt-Head (1993–1997)
First revival series (2010)
Second revival series (2022)
MTV's Beavis and Butt-Head (1994)
Various others
Marvel Comics series (1994–1996) no no yes The Beavis and Butt-Head Experience (1993 album)
Ben 10
(Cartoon Network)
yes Ben 10 (2005–2008)
Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010)
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012)
Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014)
Ben 10 (Reboot) (2016–2021)
yes yes yes no no Action figures
Toys
Blue's Clues
(Traci Paige Johnson
Todd Kessler
Angela Santomero)
Blue's Big Musical Movie (2000) Blue's Clues (1996–2006)
Blue's Clues & You! (2019–2024)
edutainment video games from Humongous Entertainment no Blue's Big City Adventure (2022) Blue's Room (2004–2007) yes several albums
various toys
live stage show
Bluey
(Joe Brumm)
no Bluey (2018–present) Bluey: Let's Play (2023)
Bluey: The Videogame (2023)
no no no yes, several series Bluey stage show (2019–present)
Bob the Builder
(Keith Chapman)
various feature-length TV specials

Bob the Builder (TBA)|| Bob the Builder (1998–2004)
:Project Build It (2005–2008)
:Ready, Steady, Build (2010–2012)
Bob the Builder (2015–2018)|| yes || no

no no yes several children's songs including the series theme song
various toys
theme park attractions
live stage show
Dragon Tales (Ron Rodecker Jim Coane Yes Dragon Tales (1999–2005)

Dragon Land Tales (TBD)

The Dragon Tales Movie (2028) Yes Toys ,Albums, live shows, apparel
Dora the Explorer (Chris Gifford
Valerie Walsh Valdes
Eric Weiner)
no Dora the Explorer (2000–2019)
Go, Diego, Go! (2005–2012)
Into the City (2014–2016)
multiple no Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) no yes toys, albums, theme park rides, live shows, apparel
Ed, Edd n Eddy

(Danny Antonucci)

Ed, Edd n Eddy's Big Picture Show (2009) Ed, Edd n Eddy (1999-2009) multiple yes no no two tie-in books Toys, other merchandise
The Fairly OddParents (Butch Hartman) yes The Fairly OddParents (2001–2017)
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish (2024)
yes no yes The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder (2022–) no toys
The Flintstones
(Hanna-Barbera)
The Man Called Flintstone (1966)
The Flintstones & WWE: Stone Age SmackDown! (2015)
several TV specials and movies
The Flintstones (1960–1966)
several other animated series
yes yes The Flintstones (1994)
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
no yes 2 theme parks
live stage show
George of the Jungle
(Jay Ward and Bill Scott)
no George of the Jungle (1967)
George of the Jungle (2007)
George of the Jungle and the Search for the Secret (2008) yes George of the Jungle (1997)
George of the Jungle 2 (2003)
no no no
Gumby
(Art Clokey)
Gumby: The Movie (1995) Gumbasia (1953; short)
Howdy Doody (1955–1956)
The Gumby Show (1956–1969)
Gumby Adventures (1988)
Gumby vs. the Astrobots (2005) Gumby comics
Gumby: 50 Shades of Clay (2017)
no no no Gumby (1989 tribute album)
Gundam
(Yoshiyuki Tomino)
Over 6 depending on criteria Mobile Suit Gundam (1979–1982), and 15 additional series List of Gundam video games List of Gundam manga and novels G-Saviour (2000) no numerous Hundreds of model kits, traditional merchandise and exotic specials including a car.
Inspector Gadget
(Bruno Bianchi Andy Heyward Jean Chalopin)
Inspector Gadget: Gadget's Greatest Gadgets (2000)
Inspector Gadget's Last Case (2002)
Inspector Gadget's Biggest Caper Ever (2005)
Inspector Gadget (1983–1986)
Gadget Boy (1995–1998)
Gadget & the Gadgetinis (2002–2003) Inspector Gadget (2015–2018)
multiple yes Inspector Gadget (film) (1999)
Inspector Gadget 2 (2002)
Inspector Gadget's Field Trip (1996-1998) yes various toys, podcast series
The Loud House
(Chris Savino)
The Loud House Movie (2021)
The Casagrandes Movie (2024)

No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie (2024)|| The Loud House (2016-)
The Casagrandes (2019-) || various || various graphic novels

A Loud House Christmas (2021) The Really Loud House (2022-) numerous various toys
Neon Genesis Evangelion
(Hideaki Anno)
Five films Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995–1996) several Neon Genesis Evangelion (manga) (1994–2013) no no no Petit Eva: Evangelion@School
dramas
Music
Rick and Morty
(Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon)
several short films Doc and Mharti shorts (2006)
Rick and Morty (2013-)
The Vindicators (2022)
Rick and Morty: The Anime (TBA)
Pocket Mortys
Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality
yes appearance in Space Jam: A New Legacy (unofficial) no no several Broadgames
action figures
Rugrats
(Klasky Csupo)
The Rugrats Movie (1998)
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)
Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
several TV specials
Rugrats (1991–2004)
All Grown Up! (2003–2008)
Rugrats Pre-School Daze (2005)
Rugrats (2021 TV series) (2021-)
yes comic strip Rugrats (TBA) no several Rugrats: A Live Adventure
several albums
RWBY
(Monty Oum)
no RWBY (2013-) various yes no no no various stage shows
Scooby-Doo
(Hanna-Barbera)
Scoob! (2020);
various others
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969–1970), 11 others yes yes Scooby-Doo (2002), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) no yes merchandise
The Simpsons
(Matt Groening)
The Simpsons Movie (2007) The Simpsons shorts from The Tracey Ullman Show (1987–1989)
The Simpsons (1989-)
yes List of The Simpsons comics no no yes The Simpsons Ride
South Park
(Trey Parker and Matt Stone)
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999)
several Paramount+ TV movies
South Park (1997-) yes no no no no Live Stage
merchandise
album
Space Battleship Yamato
(Yoshinobu Nishizaki)
Space Battleship Yamato (1977)
and various sequels (1978–2002)
Space Battleship Yamato (1974–1980)
Star Blazers (1979–1984)
Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (2013)
Space Battleship Yamato (1999) and sequels Cosmoship Yamato manga (1974–1975)
Great Yamato manga (2000–2001)
Space Battleship Yamato (2010) no no Toys
Action figures
pre-fabricated kits
Music
Space Ghost
(Alex Toth, William Hanna, Joseph Barbera)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters (2007)
Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm (2022)
Space Ghost (1966–1967)
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994–2008)
The Brak Show (2000–2003, 2007)
Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000–2015, 2023-)
several spin-offs
yes yes no yes Toys
Action figures
Music
SpongeBob SquarePants
(Stephen Hillenburg)
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)

Plankton: The Movie (2025)
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)|| SpongeBob SquarePants (1999–)
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021-)
The Patrick Star Show (2021-)|| yes || yes

live-action scenes in films several scenes yes Toys
Action figures
Music
Steven Universe
(Rebecca Sugar)
Steven Universe: The Movie (2019) 'Steven Universe' (2013–2019)
Steven Universe Future (2019–2020)
yes yes no no yes Action figures
soundtracks
VeggieTales
(Phil Vischer
Mike Nawrocki)
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002)
The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie (2008)
VeggieTales (1993 video series)
several more
several VeggieTales SuperComics no no yes several toys
children's music and soundtracks
Voltron
(World Events Productions)
Voltron: Fleet of Doom (1986) Voltron: Defender of the Universe (1984–1985)
Voltron: The Third Dimension (1998)
Voltron Force (2010)
Voltron: Defender of the Universe (2011) various no no no Toys
Action figures
Winx Club
(Iginio Straffi)
Winx Club: The Secret of the Lost Kingdom (2007)
Winx Club 3D: Magical Adventure (2010)
Winx Club: The Mystery of the Abyss (2014)[17]
Winx Club (2004–Present)
PopPixie (2011)
World of Winx (2016–2017)[18]
various yes[19] no Fate: The Winx Saga (2021–Present) yes[20] Merchandise[21]
Soundtracks[22]
Winx on Ice (2008–2010)
Yogi's Gang
(William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, and Ed Benedict)
Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! (1964)
Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10
The Huckleberry Hound Show The Yogi Bear Show and many other series many yes Yogi Bear (2010) no yes Merchandise, Yogi Bear's Honey Fried Chicken restaurant chain, Jellystone Park
Ali G
(Sacha Baron Cohen)
no no no no Ali G Indahouse (2002)
Borat (2006)
Brüno (2009)
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)
Da Ali G Show' (2000–2004) (though the characters of Ali G and Borat debuted on The 11 O'Clock Show in 1998 and F2F in 1997 respectively) yes[heimild vantar] soundtracks to mentioned feature films
The Avengers (TV series)
(Sydney Newman)
no no no The Avengers (TV series)#Comics The Avengers (1998 film) The Avengers (TV series) (1961–1969)
The New Avengers (TV series) (1976–1977)
The Avengers (TV series)#Novels
The Avengers (1998 film)#Novelisation
The Avengers (TV series)#Radio series
The Avengers (TV series)#Audio
The Avengers (TV series)#Stage play
Babylon 5
(J. Michael Straczynski)
no no no various no Babylon 5 (102 episodes, 1994–1998)
Crusade (1999) and six TV films (1998–2007)
various
Barney
(Sheryl Leach
Kathy O'Rourke-Parker)
no Barney's World(2024-) Barney's Hide & Seek Game (1993) no Barney's Great Adventure (1998)
several specials

Barney (TBA)

Barney & the Backyard Gang (video series, 1988–1991)
Barney & Friends (1992–2010)
Barney Home Video series (1993–2017)
yes A Day in the Park with Barney
several children's albums
Battlestar Galactica
(Glen A. Larson)
no no yes Battlestar Galactica (comics) no Battlestar Galactica (1978–1979)
Battlestar Galactica (2004–2009)
various
The Bill
(Geoff McQueen)
no no no no no The Bill (1983–2010)
Burnside (TV series) (2000)
Murder Investigation Team (TV series) (2003–2005)
The Bill#Novels (1984–1987) The Bill#Music
Blake's 7
Terry Nation
no no Blake's 7#Gaming no no Blake's 7 (1978–1981) Blake's 7#Books and magazines
Avon: A Terrible Aspect
Blake's 7 (audio drama)
The Brady Bunch
(Sherwood Schwartz)
no The Brady Kids (1972–1974) no no The Brady Bunch Movie (1995)
A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002)
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
The Brady Brides (1981)
no numerous albums
A Very Brady Musical
Breaking Bad
(Vince Gilligan)
no Slippin' Jimmy (2022) Breaking Bad: Criminal Elements yes El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
several short films
Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
several miniseries
no podcasts
Charlie's Angels
(Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts)
no no yes (2003; 2008; 2019) yes (1979; 2019) Charlie's Angels (2000)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
Charlie's Angels (2019)
Charlie's Angels (1976–1981)
Charlie's Angels (2011)
no Charlie's Angels: Animated Adventures (2003)
Dad's Army
(Jimmy Perry and David Croft)
no A Stripe for Frazer (2016) no yes[23] Dad's Army (1971 film)
Dad's Army (2016 film)
Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Dad's Army: The Lost Episodes (2019)
Dad's Army books and memorabilia Dad's Army (stage show)
List of Dad's Army radio episodes
It Sticks Out Half a Mile (1983–1984)
Dad's Army Museum
Doctor Who[24]
(Sydney Newman, C. E. Webber, and Donald Wilson)
no The Infinite Quest (2007)
Dreamland (2009)
various List of Doctor Who comic stories Dr. Who and the Daleks (1965)
Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966)
Doctor Who (26 seasons from 1963 to 1989, new series 2005–present); one TV film and several spin-offs List of Doctor Who novelisations (1965–2012)
various
Website animated series
Radio and audio serials
Stage productions
The Equalizer
(Michael Sloan and Richard Lindheim)
no no - no The Equalizer (2014)
The Equalizer 2 (2018)

The Equalizer 3 (2023)

The Equalizer (1985–1989)
The Equalizer (2021–)
yes
Fraggle Rock
(Jim Henson)
no Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series (1987)
The Doozers(2014–2018)
yes yes no Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)
Fraggle Rock: Rock On! (2020)
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (2022–)
yes albums
Gilligan's Island
(Sherwood Schwartz)
no The New Adventures of Gilligan (1974–1975)
Gilligan's Planet (1982–1983)
no no Rescue from Gilligan's Island (1978)
The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979)
The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island (1981)
Gilligan's Island (1964–1967) no no
Jackass
(Johnny Knoxville, Jeff Tremaine, Spike Jonze)
no no Jackass: The Game no Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Jackass Number Two (2006)
Jackass 3D (2010)
Jackass Forever (2022)
spin-off films and TV specials with two of them under the Jackass presents title
Jackass (2000–2002)
Wildboyz (2006–2008)
no no
Last of the Summer Wine
(Roy Clarke)
no no no Last of the Summer Wine (1983)[25] Getting Sam Home (1983)
Uncle of the Bride (1986)
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
First of the Summer Wine (1988–1989)
Summer Wine Chronicles (1986) Stage adaptations, Audio (1995)
Mission: Impossible
(Bruce Geller)
no no yes several Mission: Impossible film series Mission: Impossible (1966–1973, 1988–1990) yes -
Monty Python A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman no various no several Monty Python's Flying Circus
several TV specials
various Record albums
The Twilight Zone
(Rod Serling)
no no The Twilight Zone (1988)
Twilight Zone VR (2022)
Comics Twilight Zone: The Movie (1982)
Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's Lost Classics (1994)
the original series and Reebots Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary (2009) radio drama
and Stage Adaptations, Disney's Park based on series
Mr. Bean
(Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis)
no Mr. Bean: The Animated Series no no Mr. Bean Takes an Exam (1991 short)
Bean (1997)
Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)
Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Comic Relief sketches
various Facebook videos
TV commercial appearances
The Muppets
(Jim Henson)
no Muppet Babies (1984–1991)
Muppet Babies (2018–2020)
yes The Muppet Show (comics)
various
The Muppet Movie (1979), and seven additional films Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
Muppets Tonight (1996–1998)
Muppets Now (2020)
no Discography, live shows
Only Fools and Horses
(John Sullivan)
no no no no no Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
The Green Green Grass (2005–2009)
Rock & Chips (2010–2011)
He Who Dares... (2015)
You Know It Makes Sense, Lessons From The Derek Trotter School of Business (And Life) (2018)
Royal Variety Show (Only Fools and Horses) (1986)
Comic Relief special (1997)
Beckham in Peckham (2014)
Only Fools and Horses The Musical (2019)
Trotters Trading Game (1990)
Power Rangers/Super Sentai
(Haim Saban and Shuki Levy/Shotaro Ishinomori)
no no various yes various Sentai Films
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (1995)
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997)
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975–1977)
various
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993–1996)
various
no Power Rangers Collectible Card Game
various stage shows
The Prisoner
(Patrick McGoohan)
no no The Prisoner#Games The Prisoner#Comics no The Prisoner (1967–1968)
The Prisoner (2009 miniseries)
The Prisoner#Books The Prisoner#Audio dramas
Quatermass
(Nigel Kneale)
no no no no The Quatermass Experiment ((1953)
Quatermass II (1955)
Quatermass and the Pit (1958–59)
Quatermass (1979)
The Quatermass Experiment (2005)
The Quatermass Xperiment (1955)
Quatermass 2 (1957)
Quatermass and the Pit (1967)
The Quatermass Conclusion (1979)
novelizations The Quatermass Memoirs radio series (1996)
Quatermass and the Pit theatrical production (1997)
Red Dwarf
(Rob Grant and Doug Naylor)
no no Red Dwarf XII - The Game Red Dwarf Magazine Red Dwarf: The Promised Land (2020) Red Dwarf (1988-) Red Dwarf: Infinity Welcomes Careful Drivers (1989)
Better Than Life (1990)
Last Human (1995)
Red Dwarf - The Role-playing game
Dave Hollins: Space Cadet
Saturday Night Live
(Lorne Michaels)
no no yes yes several films based on characters from recurring sketches Saturday Night Live (1975-) yes soundtracks
Sesame Street
(Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett)
no Mecha Builders (2022-) various Sesame Street (comic strip) Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (1985)
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland (1999)

Sesame Street (2025)

Sesame Street (1969-)
Play with Me Sesame (2002–2007)
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo (2020-)
various TV specials
various toys, theme park, apparel, food products and other merchandise, live shows
Star Trek[26]
(Gene Roddenberry)
no Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–74)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-)
Star Trek: Prodigy (2021-)
numerous Star Trek (comics) Thirteen feature films (beginning in 1979) Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–69)
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994)
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993–99)
Star Trek: Voyager (1995–2001)
Star Trek: Enterprise (2001–05)
Star Trek: Discovery (2017–)
Star Trek: Picard (2020-)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022-)
List of Star Trek novels -
The Sweeney
(Ian Kennedy Martin)
no no no The Sweeney#Comics Sweeney! (1977)
Sweeney 2 (1978)
The Sweeney (2012 film)
The Sweeney (1975–1978) The Sweeney#Books The Sweeney#Music
The X-Files
(Chris Carter)
no no yes The X-Files (comics) The X-Files (1998)
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)
The X-Files (1993–2002; 2016–2018)
Millennium(1996–1999)
The Lone Gunmen (2001)
The X-Files literature
Wishbone (Rick duffield) Yes Yes Yes Yes Wishbone's Dog Days of the West (1998)

Wishbone (TBA)

Wishbone (1995-1997) Wishbone book list Toy &Merchandise
Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?

(David Briggs, Mike Whitehall, Steven Knight)

no scrapped animated spinoff several no Slumdog Millionaire

(2008)

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (1998-2014, 2018-present), alongside many international versions

Millionaire Hot Seat (2009-2023) 50-50 (2008) Quiz (2020)

multiple quiz books soundtrack release, board games, compilation tape, DVD game, Play It!
Franchise
(creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
Ace Attorney

(Capcom)

no Ace Attorney (2016–2019) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2005)

several sequels and spin-offs

yes Ace Attorney (2012) no yes Stage play, soundtracks albums, drama CD, Figurines and various other merchandise
Alone In The Dark

(Atari SA, THQ Nordic)

no no Alone in the Dark (1992)

several other sequels and reboots

Life is a Hideous Thing (2002) Alone In The Dark (2005)

Alone In The Dark II (2008)

no no various merchandise
Animal Crossing

(Nintendo)

Dōbutsu no Mori (2006) no Animal Crossing (2001)

numerous sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no other merchandise
Angry Birds
(Rovio Entertainment)
The Angry Birds Movie (2016)
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
Angry Birds Toons (2013–present)
Piggy Tales (2014)
Angry Birds (2009)
several sequels and spin-offs
yes no no yes theme parks, toys, food products
Assassin's Creed
(Ubisoft Montreal)
animated shorts no Assassin's Creed (2007)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various Assassin's Creed: Lineage (2009) (short)
Assassin's Creed (2016)
no Assassin's Creed (book series)
Bayonetta

(Platinumgames)

Bayonetta: Bloody Fate (2013) no Bayonetta (2009)

Bayonetta 2 (2014)

no no no no Artbooks, Guidbooks, Soundtrack and other merchandise
Bomberman

(Hudson Soft

Konami)

no Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999)

Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003)

Bomberman (1983)

several sequels and spin offs

Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999)

Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003)

no no no collectibles, toys, and numerous other merchandise
Borderlands

(2k Take-Two Interactive)

no no Borderlands (2009)

various sequels and spin-offs

various Borderlands (2024) no yes Soundtracks, Tabletop games, and various other merchandise
Call of Duty

(Activision)

no no Call of Duty (2003)

numerous sequels, series and spin-offs

various Find Makarov: Operation Kingfish (2011) short film no no Songs, action figures, card games and several other merchandise
Castlevania
(Konami)
no Castlevania (2017–2021) Castlevania (1986)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
yes no no no action figures, collectibles, pachinko games
Carmen Sandiego
(Broderbund)
Where in the Universe Is Carmen Sandiego? (1999) planetarium film
Carmen Sandiego: To Steal or Not to Steal Short film
Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994–1999)
Netflix Animated series (2019–2021)
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1985)
Numerous video games
DC Comics comic series (1996–1997) Carmen Sandiego (TBA) Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego (1991–1995)
Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego (1996–1997)
John Peel book series (1991–1993)
Carmen Sandiego Mystery (1997) and other book and novels
Board games
Concerts
Carmen Sandiego Day
Chrono

(Square Enix)

no Dimensional Adventure Numa Monjar OVA (1996) Chrono Trigger (1995)

Chrono Cross (1999)

Dimensional Adventure Numa Monjar (1996) no no no Various Merchandise
Crash Bandicoot

(Naughty Dog, Activision)

no Crash Bandicoot: No Use Crying

Crash Bandicoot Monster Truck

Crash Bandicoot – Titan Idol Crash Bandicoot – Have Another (2007) web short series

Crash Bandicoot (1996)

several other sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no Action figures, toys, collectibles and various other merchandise
Dante's Inferno

(Visceral Games, Electronic Arts)

Dante's Inferno: An Animated Epic (2010) no Dante's Inferno (2010) yes no no no
Darkstalkers

(Capcom)

no Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997–1998)

Darkstalkers (1995)

Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors (1994)

several sequels

various no no yes Soundtracks, art books and other merchandise
Dead Rising

(Capcom)

no no Dead Rising (2006)

several sequels, spin-offs and re-releases

yes Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun (2010)

Dead Rising: Watchtower (2015)

Dead Rising: Endgame (2016)

no no Figure actions, soundtracks and other merchandise
Dead Space
(Glen Schofield)
Dead Space: Downfall (2008)
Dead Space: Aftermath (2011)
no Dead Space (2008)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various no no 2 novels
Devil May Cry
(Capcom)
no Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (2007) Devil May Cry (2001)
several sequels
Devil May Cry manga series
Devil May Cry comic book series
no no Devil May Cry novels
Doom
(id Software)
no no Doom (1993)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Doom (1996) Doom (2005)
Doom: Annihilation (2019)
no Doom novels Doom: The Boardgame
Donkey Kong
(Shigeru Miyamoto)
no Saturday Supercade (1983)
Captain N: The Game Master (1989-1991)
Donkey Kong Country (1997-2000)
Numerous video games yes no no no Soundtrack songs
Amiibo Figures
Theme Park attractions
Dota

(Valve)

no Dota: Dragon's Blood (2021–present) Dota 2 (2013)

Artifact (2018) spin-off

Dota Underlords (2020) Spin-off

no no no no
Dragon Age
(BioWare)
Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (2012) no Dragon Age: Origins (2009)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various no Dragon Age: Redemption (2011) 4 novels other media
Dragon Quest

(Square Enix)

Dragon Quest Saga – The Crest of Roto

(1996)

Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)

Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (1991–1992)

Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (2020–present)

Dragon Quest (1986)

Numerous sequels and spin-offs

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1989–1996) and various others no no various "Yume wo Shinjite", several other merchandise
Dragon's Lair
(Rick Dyer)
no Animated series (1984) Dragon's Lair (1983)
Sequels
yes Dragon's Lair (TBA) no no Replica Statue, Action Figures
Far Cry

(Ubisoft)

no no Far Cry (2004)

several sequels and spin-off

yes Far Cry (2008)

Inside Eden's Gate (2018)

The Far Cry Experience (2012) yes board game and other merchandise
Fatal Frame

(Koei Tecmo)

no no Fatal Frame (2001)

other sequels and spin-offs

Fatal Frame: Shadow Priestess (2014) Gekijōban Zero (2014) no Fatal Frame: A Curse Affecting Only Girls (2014) Zero4D attraction, pachinko games and other merchandise
Final Fantasy
(Hironobu Sakaguchi)
several yes Final Fantasy (1987)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various no no various music
Fire Emblem

(Nintendo)

no Two animated OVA Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (1990)

Several other sequels and spin-offs

various no no no Amiibo Figures, Trade Card Games and other merchandise
Five Nights at Freddy's
(Scott Cawthon)
no no Five Nights at Freddy's (2014)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
trilogy graphic novels based on novels trilogy FNaF (2023) no various Merchandise, Theme parks attractions, Tabletop games
Talking Tom & Friends

(Samo Login, Iza Login)

Talking Tom Shorts (2014–present) short film series Talking Friends (2012)
Talking Tom & Friends (2015–2021)
Talking Tom and Friends Minis (2016–2018)
Talking Tom Heroes (2019–2021)
Talking Tom (2010)
other games and spin offs
no no no no Toy Lines and Videoclips
Grand Theft Auto

(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Introduction (2004) short film no Grand Theft Auto (1997)

numerous sequels and spin-offs

no GTA 2 – The Movie (1999) no no Soundtracks, guidebooks and other merchandise
Half-Life

(Valve)

no no Half-Life (1998)

Half-Life: Opposing Force (1999)

Half-Life: Blue Shift (2001)

Half-Life: Decay (2001)

expansion packs

Half-Life 2 (2004)

Half-Life 2: Episode One (2006)

Half-Life 2: Episode Two (2007)

expansion packs

Half-Life: Alyx (2020)

no Half-Life Beyond Black Mesa (2011) no no Soundtracks, guidebooks and other merchandise
Halo
(Bungie)
Halo Legends (2010) no Halo: Combat Evolved (2001)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various no Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn (2012)
upcoming series planned
19 novels music, board game, action figures other media
Hitman

(IO Interactive)

no no Hitman: Codename 47 (2000)

various other sequels and spin-off

no Hitman (2007)

Hitman: Agent 47 (2015)

no no action figures and other merchandise
Kemono Friends
(Kemono Friends Project, Mine Yoshizaki)
no Kemono Friends (2017)
Kemono Friends 2 (2019)
Kemono Friends (2015–2016 mobile game)
various other mobile games, Nintendo Switch game, arcade game
Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park! (2015–2017)
Kemono Friends à la carte
Kemono Friends 2
no no various guide books Welcome to Japari Park (2018–present, net animation)
two stage musicals, various music CDs, audio plays, Weiß Schwarz TCG cards
Kingdom Hearts

(Square Enix)

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (2017) TV series in development for the Disney+ Kingdom Hearts (2002)

various sequels

Several manga no no Light novels and various guide books Toys, Figurines, clothes, jewelry, trade card game, soundtracks and various other merchandise
The King of Fighters
(SNK)
no The King of Fighters: Another Day (2005–2006)
The King of Fighters: Destiny (2017)
The King of Fighters '94 (1994)
numerous sequels and spinoffs
various The King of Fighters (film) (2010) no no CDs, collectible card game, pachinko games
Kirby
(Masahiro Sakurai)
no Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001–2003) Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Who Lives in Pupupu (manga 1995–2006)
Various (manga)
no no no Kirby Café,
clothes, toys
League of Legends
(Riot Games)
no Arcane (2021) League of Legends (2009)
several spin-offs
various no no yes music, tabletop games, other media
The Legend of Zelda
(Shigeru Miyamoto, Takashi Tezuka)
no The Legend of Zelda (1989) The Legend of Zelda (1986)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
The Legend of Zelda (manga) The Legend of Zelda (2030) no various other media
Mario[27]
(Shigeru Miyamoto)
Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! (1986)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)|| several || Donkey Kong (1981)
numerous sequels and spin-offs|| various

Super Mario Bros. (1993) The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Nintendo Gamebooks Music theme, electromechanical games, theme parks, and numerous other merchandise
Mass Effect Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012) no Mass Effect (2007)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various no no Mass Effect: Revelation (2007)
several sequels
board games, action figures
Max Payne

(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive)

no no Max Payne (2001)

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003)

Max Payne 3 (2012)

yes Max Payne (2008) no no "Late Goodbye" song and other merchandise
Mega Man no Mega Man (1994–1995)
MegaMan NT Warrior (2002–2003)
Mega Man Star Force (2006–2007)
Mega Man (1987)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various upcoming no Mega Man 2
Monster Hunter

(Capcom)

Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild (2021) Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On (2016–2017) Monster Hunter (2004)

numerous sequels and spin-offs

Monster Hunter Orage (2008–2009) Monster Hunter (2020) no no Monster Hunter Hunting Card and several other merchandise
Mortal Kombat
(Ed Boon, John Tobias)
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge (2020) Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996) Mortal Kombat (1992)
numerous sequels
Mortal Kombat (comics) Mortal Kombat (1995)
Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997)
Mortal Kombat (2021)
Mortal Kombat: Konquest (1998)
Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011)
yes collectible card game, live show, action figures
Pac-Man
(Namco)
no Pac-Man (TV series) (1982–1983) Pac-Man (1980)
numerous sequels
yes no no no collectible card game, live show, action figures
Persona

(Atlus)

Persona 3 The Movie:#1 Spring of Birth (2013)

Persona 3 The Movie:#2 Midsummer Knight's Dream (2014)

Persona 3 The Movie:#3 Falling Down (2015)

Persona 3 The Movie:#4 Winter of Rebirth (2016)

Persona 4: The Animation -The Factor of Hope- (2012)

Persona: Trinity Soul (2008)

Persona 4: The Animation (2011–2012)

Persona 4: The Golden Animation (2014)

Persona 5: The Animation (2018–2019)

Revelations: Persona (1996)

several sequels and spin-offs

various no no various CD Dramas, Stage plays, Persona Stalker Club, Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade, musicals, action figures and numerous other merchandise
Pokémon
(Satoshi Tajiri)
numerous Pokémon (anime) Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Pokémon (manga) Pokémon: Detective Pikachu (2019) no yes collectible card game, collectible miniatures game
Prince of Persia

(Ubisoft)

no no Prince of Persia (1989)

several other sequels and spin-offs

yes Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) no yes Lego collectibles, and other merchandise
Ratchet & Clank
(Insomniac Games)
Ratchet & Clank (2016) no Ratchet & Clank (2002)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Ratchet & Clank: Bang Bang Bang! Critical Danger of the Galaxy Legend (2004–2008)
Ratchet & Clank (comic) (2010–2011)
no no no various merchandise
Rayman
(Michel Ancel, Ubisoft)
no Rayman: The Animated Series (1999–2000) Rayman (1995)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
yes no no no Toy
Red Dead

(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive)

Red Dead Redemption: The Man from Blackwater (2010) short film no Red Dead Revolver (2004)

Red Dead Redemption (2010)

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare expansion pack (2010)

Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

Red Dead Online (2019)

no no no no Guide Books, Soundtracks and other merchandise
Resident Evil
(Capcom)
Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
Resident Evil: Damnation (2012)
no Resident Evil (1996)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various Resident Evil film series no various various merchandise
Silent Hill
(Konami)
no no Silent Hill (1999)
numerous sequels
Silent Hill (comics) Silent Hill (2006)
Silent Hill: Revelation (2012)
no yes various merchandise
Sonic the Hedgehog no yes Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

no yes OVA
Star Ocean

(Square Enix)

no Star Ocean: The Second Story (2001) Star Ocean (1996)

several other sequels

Star Ocean: The Second Story (1998–2001) no no no various Merchandise
Street Fighter yes yes Street Fighter (1987)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Street Fighter (1993)
Street Fighter (2003–2018, numerous manga)
Street Fighter (1994)
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist (2014–present) yes card game
Tekken Tekken: The Motion Picture (1998)
Tekken: Blood Vengeance (2011)
no Tekken (1994)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Tekken Comic (manga) Tekken (2010) no no
The Last of Us

(PlayStation Studios)

no no The Last of Us (2013)

The Last of Us: Left Behind (2014)

The Last of Us Part II (2020)

The Last of Us: American Dreams (2013) no The Last of Us (in production) no Artbooks, guidebooks and various other merchandise
Tomb Raider no Revisioned: Tomb Raider Animated Series (2007) Tomb Raider (1996)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
Tomb Raider (comics) Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
Tomb Raider (2018)
no various amusement park rides, other media
Trails

(Nihon Falcom)

yes yes The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky (2004)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
yes no no yes Manga, anime, audio dramas, stage play, soundtracks, drama CD, figurines and various other merchandise
Uncharted

(PlayStation Studios)

no no Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)

several other sequels and spin-offs

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)

Uncharted: Eye of Indra (2009)

Uncharted (2011)

Uncharted Live Action Fan Film (2018)

Uncharted (2022)

no Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth (2011) Soundtracks and numerous other merchandise
Xeno

(Monolith Soft)

no Xenosaga: The Animation (2007–2008) Xenogears (1998)

various other sequels and series

no no no no Amiibo Figures and other merchandise
Warcraft no no Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (1994)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
various Warcraft (2016) no various tabletop games
Wing Commander
(Origin Systems)
no Wing Commander Academy (1996) Wing Commander (1990)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
no Wing Commander (1999) no various collectible card game
Zone of the Enders

(Hideo KoJima, Konami)

Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo (2001) OVA Z.O.E. Dolores, I (2001) Zone of the Enders (2001)

Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars (2002) spin-off

Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (2003)

no no no no various merchandise
Yo-kai Watch (Akihiro Hino) Yo-kai Watch: The Movie (2014), Yo-kai Watch: Enma Daiō to Itsutsu no Monogatari da Nyan! (2015), Yo-kai Watch: Soratobu Kujira to Double no Sekai no Daibōken da Nyan! (2016), Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu (2017), Yo-kai Watch: Forever Friends (2018) Yo-kai Watch (2014-2018), Yo-kai Watch Shadowside (2018–2019), 2019 remake many games and spin offs Manga series (2012-2021) no no no toys, merchandise
Franchise
(creator)
Animated films Animated TV series Video games Comics Live action films Live action TV series Literature Other media
Alan Wake

(Remedy Entertainment, Microsoft Studios)

no no Alan Wake (2010)

Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2012) expansion pack

no no no yes soundtrack and other merchandise
Banjo-Kazooie

(Rare)

no no Banjo-Kazooie (1998)

numerous sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no action figures, toys, and other merchandise
Battlefield

(DICE, Electronic Arts)

no no Battlefield 1942 (2002)

several other sequels spin-offs and sub-series

no no no Battlefield 3: The Russian (2011)

Battlefield 4: Countdown to War (2013)

action figures and other merchandise
Bioshock

(Ken Levine, Take Two Interactive)

no no Bioshock (2007)

Bioshock 2 (2010)

BioShock Infinite (2013)

no no no yes soundtrack, action figures, board games, clothes and other merchandise
Bloodborne

(From Software)

no no Bloodborne (2015) various no no no Card game, board game and other merchandise
Contra

(Konami)

no no Contra (1985)

Several other sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no various merchandise
Crysis

(Crytek, Electronic Arts)

no no Crysis (2007)

Crysis Warhead (2008) expansion pack

Crysis 2 (2011)

Crysis 3 (2013)

yes no no Crysis Legion (2011)

Crysis Escalation (2013)

Board game, action figures and other merchandise
Darksiders

(Vigil Games, Gunfire Games)

no no Darksiders (2010)

Darksiders II (2012)

Darksiders III (2018)

Darksiders Genesis (2019) Spin-off

yes no no no Action figures and other merchandise
Dead Island

(Techland)

no no Dead Island (2011)

Dead Island Riptide (2013) expansion pack

Escape Dead Island (2014) spin-off

yes no no yes various merchandise
Destiny

(Bungie)

no no Destiny (2014)

several expansion and one sequel

yes no no yes Artbooks, Guidebooks, Soundtracks, Cookbooks, and various other merchandise
Deus Ex

(Square Enix)

no no Deus Ex (2000)

Deus Ex: Invisible War (2003)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (2016)

Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)

Deus Ex: Children's Crusade (2016)

Deus Ex: The Dawning Darkness (2016)

no no Deus Ex: Icarus Effect (2011)

Deus Ex: Fallen Angel (2013)

Deus Ex: Black Light (2016)

Deus Ex: Hard Line (2016)

Art Books, Guide Books and other merchandises
Diablo no no Diablo (1996)
Diablo II (2000)
Diablo III (2012)
various no no various
Dishonored

(Arkane Studios , Bethesda Softworks)

no no Dishonored (2012)

Dishonored 2 (2016)

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (2017) expansion pack

no no no various Tabletop role-playing game and other merchandise
Drakengard

(Square Enix)

no no Drakengard (2003)

numerous sequels and spin-offs

various manga no no various light novels and books CD drama, soundtracks, musical band, stage play and other merchandise
Duke Nukem

(3D Realms)

no no Duke Nukem (1991)

several other sequels and spin-offs

Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard (2011) no no no Action figures, toys and other merchandise
The Elder Scrolls

(Bethesda Game Studio)

no no The Elder Scrolls: Arena (1994)

and numerous other sequels, spin-offs and expansions

no no no The Infernal City (2009)

Lord of Souls (2011)

and several others

board games, tabletop role-playing games and several other merchandise
The Evil Within no no The Evil Within (2014)

The Evil Within 2 (2017)

yes no no yes various merchandise
Fable no no Fable (2004)

several sequels and spin-offs

no no no Fable: The Balverine Order (2010)

several others

Music, soundtrack and other merchandise
Fallout no no Fallout (1997)

several other sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no tabletop wargame, board games and other merchandise
Gears of War no no Gears of War (2006)
Gears of War 2 (2008)
Gears of War 3 (2011)
Gears of War: Judgment (2013)
Gears of War (comics) no no Gears of War: Aspho Fields (2008)
several sequels
board game
God of War no no God of War (2005)
several sequels and side games
yes no no yes music
Guild Wars no no Guild Wars (2005)

Several expansion packs and one sequel

no no no various Artbooks, Guidebooks, soundtracks and numerous other merchandise
Horizon Zero Dawn no no Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)

Horizon Forbidden West (2022)

various no no no Action figures, soundtrack and other merchandise
Ico no no Ico (2001)

Shadow of the Colossus (2005)

The Last Guardian (2016)

no no no yes Soundtrack, Artbook, Guidebook and various merchandise
Infamous no no Infamous (2009)

Infamous 2 (2011)

Infamous: Festival of Blood (2011) expansion pack

Infamous Second Son (2014)

Infamous First Light (2014) expansion pack

yes no no no various merchandise
Just Cause no no Just Cause (2006)

Just Cause 2 (2010)

Just Cause 3 (2015)

Just Cause 4 (2018)

yes no no no various merchandise
Killzone no no Killzone (2004)

Killzone: Liberation (2006) spin-off

Killzone 2 (2009)

Killzone 3 (2011)

Killzone: Mercenary (2013) spin-off

Killzone Shadow Fall (2013)

yes no no yes various merchandise
Left 4 Dead no no Left 4 Dead (2008)

Left 4 Dead 2 (2009)

The Sacrifice (2010) no no no songs, figure action, music and other merchandise
Legacy of Kain no no Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (1996)

several other sequels and spin offs

yes no no no Merchandise
Life Is Strange no no Life Is Strange (2015)

other sequels and sin-offs

yes no no yes Merchandise
Metal Gear
no no Metal Gear (1987)
numerous sequels and spin-offs
several no no yes other media
Metroid no no Metroid (1986)

numerous sequels

various no no no Soundtracks and other merchandise
Onimusha no no Onimusha Warlords (2001)

various sequels and spin-off

yes no no yes Guide books, soundtracks and other merchandise
Portal no no Portal (2007)

Portal 2 (2011)

Portal 2: Lab Rat (2011) no no no Board game, T-shirt, collectibles and other merchandise
Quake no no Quake (1998)

several other sequels and spin-offs

yes no no no Guide books and other merchandise
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice no no Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (2019) Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying (2020) no no no Guide Books and various merchandise
The Oregon Trail no no The Oregon Trail and numerous sequels, editions and spin offs no no no yes Board Game
Card Game
Handheld device
Sly Cooper no no Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002)

Sly 2: Band of Thieves (2004)

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves (2005)

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time (2013)

The Adventures of Sly Cooper (2004-2005)

Manga (2005)

no no Sly Cooper: To Catch a Thief (2006) various merchandise
Soulcalibur no no Soul Edge (1995)

numerous sequels and spin-off

yes no no yes Action figure, collectible cards, and various other merchandise
Splatoon no no `Splatoon (2015)

Splatoon 2 (2017)

Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion (2018)

various no no no Amiibo Figures, Music and other merchandise
StarCraft no no StarCraft (1998 and later expansions)
StarCraft II (2010 and later expansions)
yes no no yes tabletop games
Suikoden no no Suikoden (1995)

several other sequels and spin-off

yes no no yes guide books and various merchandise
Star Fox no no Star Fox (1993)

numerous sequels

various no no no Amiibo Figures, Web video and other merchandise
Thief no no Thief: The Dark Project (1998)

Thief II: The Metal Age (2000)

Thief: Deadly Shadows (2004)

Thief (2014)

yes no no no Merchandise
Watch Dogs no no Watch Dogs (2014)

Watch Dogs 2 (2016)

Watch Dogs: Legion (2020)

yes no no yes Merchandise
Wolfenstein no no Wolfenstein 3D (1992)

numerous sequels spin-offs and reboots

yes no no no guide books and other merchandise
Zork no no Zork (1977)

numerous sequels

no no no yes interactive gamebooks
BattleTech
no BattleTech: The Animated Series (1994) yes yes no no List of BattleTech novels Classic BattleTech wargame
several other table-top games
Car Wars
no no Autoduel yes no no 3 novels Car Wars table-top game
other table-top games
Cyberpunk no Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) Cyberpunk 2077: Trauma Team (2020) no no List of Cyberpunk novels Cyberpunk tabletop role-playing game, Netrunner, Cyberpunk the CCG, CyberGeneration, The Arasaka Brainworm, Greenwar and various other role-playing and board games
Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2008) Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985) List of Dungeons & Dragons video games Dungeons & Dragons (comics) Dungeons & Dragons (2000)
two sequels
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
no Dungeons & Dragons (novels) Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game
board games
Glorantha
no no King of Dragon Pass yes no no yes White Bear and Red Moon
RuneQuest
HeroQuest
Magic: The Gathering
no no several several no no several Magic: The Gathering trading card game
Mutant Chronicles no no Doom Troopers (1995) yes Mutant Chronicles (2008) no 3 novels Mutant Chronicles role-playing game
several table-top games
Shadowrun
no no several no no no several Shadowrun role-playing game
several table-top games
Warhammer Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie (2010) no Warhammer video games Warhammer Fantasy comics
Warhammer 40,000 comics
no no List of Warhammer Fantasy novels
List of Warhammer 40,000 novels
Warhammer Fantasy Battle miniature wargame
several other table-top games
World of Darkness no no yes yes no Kindred: The Embraced (1996) several Vampire: The Masquerade role-playing game
several other table-top games
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Chipmunk Adventure (1987)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999)
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000)
several TV specials
The Alvin Show (1961–1962)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983–1990)
ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks (2010)
yes yes Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks (2004)
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip (2015)
no no "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" (1958); Alvin and the Chipmunks discography
live stage show
The Amory Wars
no no yes several upcoming no Year of the Black Rainbow (2010) Albums by Coheed and Cambria
American Girl
no no several no several no numerous American Girl dolls
Barbie
numerous direct to video Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse (2012–present) several yes Barbie (2023) no numerous Barbie fashion dolls
BanG Dream!
BanG Dream! Film Live (2019)
BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia (2021)
BanG Dream! (2017–2020)
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico (2018–2020)
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (2017) several no no BanG_Dream! Star Beat (2016) Live Concerts, Albums and various merchandise
Bratz
several direct to video Bratz (2005–2006) several no Bratz: The Movie (2007) Bratz Design Academy (2008) several Bratz fashion dolls
Captain Sabertooth
yes no several |Captain Sabertooth Stage plays several The Dream of Captain Sabertooth's Kingdom and several others yes numerous
Care Bears
several several several yes no no several Care Bears greeting cards
various merchandise
Digimon
9 6 several several no no Digimon Adventure Light Novel (2001) Virtual pet
Card game
G.I. Joe
G.I. Joe: The Movie (1987)

G.I. Joe: Spy Troops (2003) G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) G.I. Joe: Ninja Battles (2004)

Various productions, beginning with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1985–1987) List of G.I. Joe video games G.I. Joe (comics) G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)
G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

Snake Eyes (2021)

no no List of G.I. Joe action figure series
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
no no several yes The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) 5 original novels (1979–1992)
And Another Thing... (2006)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series (1978–1980)
stage play
Lego
The Lego Movie franchise; direct-to-video films

Piece by Piece (2024)|| no|| several|| no

no no several Lego building blocks; Legoland theme park
Lone Ranger
no The Lone Ranger (1966–1968) The Lone Ranger (1991) various| The Lone Ranger (1938 film serial); The Lone Ranger (1949–1957); numerous others The Lone Ranger (1936), and numerous others The Lone Ranger (1933 radio show)
Madea
Madea's Tough Love (2015) no no no numerous House of Payne Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings (2006) I Can Do Bad All by Myself (1999)
Numerous other stage plays
My Little Pony
My Little Pony: The Movie (1986)
Various direct-to-video films produced in 2000s
My Little Pony: Equestria Girls (2013) and two sequels
My Little Pony: The Movie (2017)
My Little Pony (1984 TV special)
My Little Pony: Escape from Catrina (1985 TV special)
My Little Pony (1986, part of My Little Pony 'n Friends anthology series)
My Little Pony Tales (1992)
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010)
yes yes no no yes My Little Pony (toy line)
The Odd Couple
no The Oddball Couple (1975–1977) no no The Odd Couple (1968)
The Odd Couple II (1998)
The Odd Couple (1970–1975)
The New Odd Couple (1982–1983)
The Odd Couple (2015)
no The Odd Couple (1965 stage play)
Patlabor
The Next Generation Patlabor: Shuto Kessen (2015) The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014–2015) Patlabor: Early Days (1988–1989 OVA)
Patlabor: The New Files (1990–1992 OVA)
Patlabor Concert Tour '92: Project Tokyo
soundtracks, toys, model kits
Patlabor: The Movie (1989)
Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993)
WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3 (2002)
Patlabor on Television (1989−1990) yes yes
Pirates of the Caribbean
no no List of Pirates of the Caribbean video games no Pirates of the Caribbean (film series) (2003–2017) no Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow (12 books)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Legends of the Brethren Court (5 books)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom
Disney theme park ride, beginning in 1967
Strawberry Shortcake several several List of Strawberry Shortcake video games yes no no yes Strawberry Shortcake greeting cards
various merchandise
Transformers
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
Transformers One (2024)
The Transformers (1982–1987); various series List of Transformers video games Transformers (comics) Transformers (film series) (2007–present) no List of Transformers books Transformers (toy line)
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  4. Note: two Disney animated series, TaleSpin and Jungle Cubs, also adapted a number of characters from Disney's animated film of The Jungle Book.
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  9. John Sutherland, Lives of the Novelists: A History of Fiction in 294 Lives (2012), p. 195, ISBN 0300182430: "It was the films, beginning with Dr No in 1962, which made Bond into a multimedia franchise which continues to turn over more money per annum than any other literary creation of the twentieth century, with the possible exception of the Harry Potter films".
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  12. "Media crossovers have us asking, 'who's ripping off who?'", Edmonton Journal (July 14, 2000), p. E3: "Marvel Comics is already reaping an "X-cellent" multimedia bounty on the backs of the special effects-laden feature..."
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  14. Gilbert A. Blouchard, "Mining comic books for movie gold is old hat", Edmonton Journal (July 14, 2000), p. E3: "Marvel Comics is already reaping an "X-cellent" multimedia bounty on the backs of the special effects-laden feature..."
  15. Note: The Ghostbusters franchise beginning with the 1984 film is unrelated to the 1975 TV series, The Ghost Busters, and its spin-off, the 1986 Ghostbusters animated series.
  16. Lincoln Geraghty, American Science Fiction Film and Television (2009), p. 94, ISBN 1845207963: Multiple readings of the film are plentiful and highlight the polysemic nature of the text and subsequent multimedia franchise".
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  24. Miles Booy, Love and Monsters: The Doctor Who Experience, 1979 to the Present (2012), p. 155, ISBN 184885479X: "If treating the programme as a multimedia franchise – and at this point it becomes hard to think of it as anything else – is a good thing, then this was the point where the BBC began to connect the dots".
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  26. Mark Clark, Star Trek FAQ: Everything Left to Know about the First Voyages of the Starship Enterprise (2012), p. 1, ISBN 1557839638: "Star Trek, which once struggled to survive from one season to the next, has become immortal—and, beyond that, inescapable. The series, and the multimedia franchise that grew from it, is now woven inextricably into the fabric of America and the world".
  27. Roger Parry, The Ascent of Media: From Gilgamesh to Google Via Gutenberg (2011), p. 317, ISBN 1857885708: "Along with associated feature films, comic books, and character merchandise, Mario has become a hugely valuable global multimedia franchise".