Following is a list of multimedia franchises originating in games, toys, and merchandise.
In the following tables, the initial media through which the franchise characters or settings became known is shown in boldface. Only works of fiction are considered part of the series; a book or a documentary film about the franchise is not itself an installment in the franchise.
Franchise | Literature | Comics | Animated films | Live action films | Animated TV series | Live action TV series | Video games | Other media |
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Ace Attorney(Capcom) | yes | yes | no | Ace Attorney (2012) | Ace Attorney (2016–2019) | no | (2005) several sequels and spin-offs | Stage play, soundtracks albums, drama CD, Figurines and various other merchandise |
Alone In The Dark(Atari SA, THQ Nordic) | no | Life is a Hideous Thing (2002) | no | Alone In The Dark (2005)Alone In The Dark II (2008) | no | no | Alone in the Dark (1992)several other sequels and reboots | various merchandise |
Animal Crossing (Nintendo) | no | yes | Dōbutsu no Mori (2006) | no | no | no | Animal Crossing (2001)numerous sequels and spin-offs | other merchandise |
Angry Birds | yes | yes | The Angry Birds Movie (2016) The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019) | no | Angry Birds Toons (2013–present) Piggy Tales (2014) | no | theme parks, toys, food products | |
Assassin's Creed | Assassin's Creed (book series) | (2009) Assassin's Creed (2016) | no | no | ||||
Bayonetta(Platinumgames) | no | no | (2013) | no | no | no | Bayonetta (2009)Bayonetta 2 (2014) | Artbooks, Guidebooks, Soundtrack and other merchandise |
Bomberman | no | Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999)Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003) | no | no | Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden (1998–1999)Bomberman Jetters (2002–2003) | no | Bomberman (1983)several sequels and spin offs | collectibles, toys, and numerous other merchandise |
Borderlands(2k Take-Two Interactive) | yes | various | no | Borderlands (2024) | no | no | Borderlands (2009)various sequels and spin-offs | Soundtracks, Tabletop games, and various other merchandise |
Call of Duty(Activision) | no | various | no | (2011) short film | no | no | Call of Duty (2003)numerous sequels, series and spin-offs | Songs, action figures, card games and several other merchandise |
Castlevania (Konami) | no | yes | no | no | Castlevania (2017–2021) | no | Castlevania (1986) numerous sequels and spin-offs | action figures, collectibles, pachinko games |
Carmen Sandiego (Broderbund) | John peel book series (1991–1993) Carmen Sandiego Mystery (1997) and other book and novels | DC Comics comic series (1996–1997) | Where in the Universe Is Carmen Sandiego? (1999) planetarium film Short film | Carmen Sandiego (TBA) | Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? (1994–1999) Netflix Animated series (2019–2021) | Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego (1991–1995) Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego (1996–1997) | Video games series | Board games Concerts Carmen Sandiego Day |
Chrono(Square Enix) | no | Dimensional Adventure Numa Monjar (1996) | no | no | Dimensional Adventure Numa Monjar OVA (1996) | no | Chrono Trigger (1995)Chrono Cross (1999) | various merchandise |
Club Penguin(Lance Priebe) | yes | no | no | no | Three television specials (2014–2015) | no | Club Penguin (MMO; 2005–2017) Club Penguin Island (2017-2018) (2008) Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - Herbet's Revenge (2010) Club Penguin: Game Day! (2010) | Collectible card game |
Crash Bandicoot(Naughty Dog, Activision) | no | yes | no | no | Crash Bandicoot: No Use CryingCrash Bandicoot Monster Truck Crash Bandicoot – Titan Idol Crash Bandicoot – Have Another (2007) web short series | no | Crash Bandicoot (1996)several other sequels and spin-offs | Action figures, toys, collectibles and various other merchandise |
Dante's Inferno(Visceral Games, Electronic Arts) | no | yes | (2010) | no | no | no | Dante's Inferno (2010) | |
Darkstalkers(Capcom) | yes | various | no | no | Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (1997–1998)Darkstalkers (1995) | no | (1994)several sequels | Soundtracks, art books and other merchandise |
Dead Rising(Capcom) | no | yes | no | Zombrex: Dead Rising Sun (2010) (2015) (2016) | no | no | Dead Rising (2006)several sequels, spin-offs and re-leases | Figure actions, soundtracks and other merchandise |
Dead Space | (2008) (2011) | no | no | no | ||||
Devil May Cry | no | no | (2007) | no | Devil May Cry (2001) several sequels | |||
Doom | Doom (1996) | no | Doom (2005) (2019) | no | no | |||
Dota(Valve) | no | no | no | no | (2021–present) | no | Dota 2 (2013)Artifact (2018) spin-off Dota Underlords (2020) Spin-off | |
Dragon Age | (2012) | no | no | (2011) | other media | |||
Dragon Quest(Square Enix) | various | (1989–1996) and various others | Dragon Quest Saga – The Crest of Roto(1996) (2019) | no | Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (1991–1992)Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai (2020–present) | no | Dragon Quest (1986)Numerous sequels and spin-offs | "Yume wo Shinjite", several other merchandise |
Dragon's Lair | no | yes | no | Dragon's Lair (TBA) | Animated series (1984) | no | Dragon's Lair (1983), Sequels | Replica Statue, Action Figures |
Far Cry(Ubisoft) | yes | yes | no | Far Cry (2008)Inside Eden's Gate (2018) | (2023) | The Far Cry Experience (2012) | Far Cry (2004)several sequels and spin-off | board game and other merchandise |
Fatal Frame(Koei Tecmo) | Fatal Frame: A Curse Affecting Only Girls (2014) | Fatal Frame: Shadow Priestess (2014) | no | Gekijōban Zero (2014) | no | no | Fatal Frame (2001)other sequels and spin-offs | Zero4D attraction, pachinko games and other merchandise |
Final Fantasy | no | yes | no | music | ||||
Fire Emblem (Nintendo) | no | various | no | no | Two animated OVA | no | (1990)Several other sequels and spin-offs | Amiibo Figures, Trade Card Games and other merchandise |
Five Nights at Freddy's | trilogy graphic novels based on novels trilogy | no | FNaF (2023) | Freddy & Friends: On Tour! (2021) | no | Merchandise, Theme parks attractions, Tabletop games | ||
Talking Tom & Friends(Samo Login, Iza Login) | no | no | Talking Tom Shorts (2014–present) short film series | no | Talking Friends (2012) Talking Tom & Friends (2015–2021) Talking Tom and Friends Minis (2016–2018) Talking Tom Heroes (2019–2021) | no | Talking Tom (2010) other games and spin offs | Toy Lines and Videoclips |
Grand Theft Auto(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive) | no | no | (2004) short film | GTA 2 – The Movie (1999) | no | no | Grand Theft Auto (1997)numerous sequels and spin-offs | Soundtracks, guidebooks and other merchandise |
Half-Life(Valve) | no | no | no | Half-Life Beyond Black Mesa (2011) | no | no | Half-Life (1998) (1999) (2001) (2001) expansion packs Half-Life 2 (2004) (2006) (2007) expansion packs (2020) | Soundtracks, guidebooks and other merchandise |
Halo | Halo Legends (2010) | no | no | music, board game, action figures other media | ||||
Hitman(IO Interactive) | no | no | no | Hitman (2007) (2015) | no | no | (2000)various other sequels and spin-off | action figures and other merchandise |
Kemono Friends | various guide books | Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park! (2015–2017) Kemono Friends à la carte Kemono Friends 2 | no | no | Kemono Friends (2017) Kemono Friends 2 (2019) | no | Kemono Friends (2015–2016 mobile game) various other mobile games, Nintendo Switch game, arcade game | Welcome to Japari Park (2018–present, net animation) two stage musicals, various music CDs, audio plays, Weiß Schwarz TCG cards |
Kingdom Hearts(Square Enix) | Light novels and various guide books | Several manga | Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover (2017) | no | TV series in development for the Disney+ | no | Kingdom Hearts (2002)various sequels | Toys, Figurines, clothes, jewelry, trade card game, soundtracks and various other merchandise |
The King of Fighters | no | no | The King of Fighters (film) (2010) | (2005–2006) (2017) | no | CDs, collectible card game, pachinko games | ||
Kirby | no | Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Who Lives in Pupupu (manga 1995–2006) Various (manga) | no | no | (2001–2003) | no | Kirby Café, clothes, toys | |
League of Legends | yes | no | no | Arcane (2021) | no | music, tabletop games, other media | ||
The Legend of Zelda | no | no | The Legend of Zelda (1989) | no | other media | |||
Mario[1] | (1986)The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | Super Mario Bros. (1993) | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | Donkey Kong (1981) numerous sequels and spin-offs | Music theme, electromechanical games, theme parks, and numerous other merchandise | |||
Mass Effect | (2007) several sequels | (2012) | no | no | no | board games, action figures | ||
Max Payne(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive) | no | yes | no | Max Payne (2008) | no | no | Max Payne (2001) (2003) Max Payne 3 (2012) | "Late Goodbye" song and other merchandise |
Mega Man | Mega Man 2 | no | upcoming | Mega Man (1994–1995) MegaMan NT Warrior (2002–2003) Mega Man Star Force (2006–2007) | no | Mega Man (1987) numerous sequels and spin-offs | ||
Minecraft | novels | Minecraft: the Manga Dark Horse Comics graphic novels | no | Minecraft (2025) | Minecraft Mini Series (2017–2018) Minecraft: The Animated series (TBA) | no | Minecraft (2011) (2015) Minecraft Earth (2019) Minecraft Dungeons (2020) Minecraft Legends (2023) | Lego sets Amiibo Figures Board games merchandise |
Monster Hunter (Capcom) | no | Monster Hunter Orage (2008–2009) | (2021) | Monster Hunter (2020) | (2016–2017) | no | Monster Hunter (2004)numerous sequels and spin-offs | Monster Hunter Hunting Card and several other merchandise |
Mortal Kombat | yes | (2020) | Mortal Kombat (1995) Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997) Mortal Kombat (2021) | (1996) | (1998) (2011) | Mortal Kombat (1992) numerous sequels | collectible card game, live show, action figures | |
Pac-Man | no | yes | no | Pac-Man live action movie in development | Pac-Man (TV series) (1982–1983) Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013-2015) | no | Pac-Man (1980) numerous sequels | collectible card game, live show, action figures |
Pokémon | yes | (2019) | no | collectible card game, collectible miniatures game | ||||
Prince of Persia(Ubisoft) | yes | yes | no | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010) | no | no | Prince of Persia (1989)several other sequels and spin-offs | Lego collectibles, and other merchandise |
Ratchet & Clank | no | Ratchet & Clank: Bang Bang Bang! Critical Danger of the Galaxy Legend (2004–2008) Ratchet & Clank (comic) (2010–2011) | Ratchet & Clank (2016) | no | no | no | various merchandise | |
Rayman | no | yes | no | no | (1999–2000) | no | Toy | |
Red Dead(Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive) | no | no | (2010) short film | no | no | no | Red Dead Revolver (2004)Red Dead Redemption (2010) expansion pack (2010) Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) Red Dead Online (2019) | Guide Books, Soundtracks and other merchandise |
Resident Evil | (2008) (2012) | no | no | various merchandise | ||||
Silent Hill | yes | no | Silent Hill (2006) (2012) | no | no | Silent Hill (1999) numerous sequels | various merchandise | |
Sonic the Hedgehog | yes | no | Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) | yes | no | OVA, various merchandise | ||
Star Ocean(Square Enix) | no | Star Ocean: The Second Story (1998–2001) | no | no | Star Ocean: The Second Story (2001) | no | Star Ocean (1996)several other sequels | various merchandise |
Street Fighter | yes | Street Fighter (1993) Street Fighter (2003–2018, numerous manga) | yes | Street Fighter (1994) (2009) | yes | (2014–present) | card game | |
Tekken | no | Tekken Comic (manga) | (1998) (2011) | Tekken (2010) | no | no | ||
The Last of Us(PlayStation Studios) | no | (2013) | no | no | no | The Last of Us (in production) | The Last of Us (2013) (2014) The Last of Us Part II (2020) | Artbooks, guidebooks and various other merchandise |
Tomb Raider | no | (2001) (2003) Tomb Raider (2018) | (2007) | no | amusement park rides, other media | |||
Trails(Nihon Falcom) | yes | yes | yes | no | yes | no | (2004) numerous sequels and spin-offs | Manga, anime, audio dramas, stage play, soundtracks, drama CD, figurines and various other merchandise |
Uncharted(PlayStation Studios) | Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth (2011) | Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)Uncharted: Eye of Indra (2009) Uncharted (2011) | noUncharted (2022) | no | no | (2007)several other sequels and spin-offs | Soundtracks and numerous other merchandise | |
Xeno(Monolith Soft) | no | no | no | no | (2007–2008) | no | Xenogears (1998)various other sequels and series | Amiibo Figures and other merchandise |
Warcraft | no | Warcraft (2016) | no | no | tabletop games | |||
Wing Commander | no | no | Wing Commander (1999) | Wing Commander Academy (1996) | no | collectible card game | ||
Zone of the Enders(Hideo KoJima, Konami) | no | no | (2001) OVA | no | Z.O.E. Dolores, I (2001) | no | Zone of the Enders (2001) (2002) spin-off (2003) | various merchandise |
Yo-kai Watch (Akihiro Hino) | no | Manga series (2012-2021) | Anime film series | no | Yo-kai Watch (2014-2018), Yo-kai Watch Shadowside (2018–2019), 2019 remake | no | many games and spin offs | toys, merchandise |
Franchise | Literature | Comics | Video games | Other media | |
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Alan Wake(Remedy Entertainment, Microsoft Studios) | yes | no | Alan Wake (2010)Alan Wake's American Nightmare (2012) expansion pack | soundtrack and other merchandise | |
Banjo-Kazooie(Rare) | no | yes | Banjo-Kazooie (1998)numerous sequels and spin-offs | action figures, toys, and other merchandise | |
Battlefield(DICE, Electronic Arts) | Battlefield 3: The Russian (2011)Battlefield 4: Countdown to War (2013) | no | Battlefield 1942 (2002)several other sequels spin-offs and sub-series | action figures and other merchandise | |
Bioshock(Ken Levine, Take Two Interactive) | yes | no | Bioshock (2007)Bioshock 2 (2010) BioShock Infinite (2013) | soundtrack, action figures, board games, clothes and other merchandise | |
Bloodborne(From Software) | no | various | Bloodborne (2015) | Card game, board game and other merchandise | |
Contra(Konami) | no | yes | Contra (1985)Several other sequels and spin-offs | various merchandise | |
Crysis(Crytek, Electronic Arts) | Crysis Legion (2011)Crysis Escalation (2013) | yes | Crysis (2007)Crysis Warhead (2008) expansion pack Crysis 2 (2011) Crysis 3 (2013) | Board game, action figures and other merchandise | |
Darksiders(Vigil Games, Gunfire Games) | no | yes | Darksiders (2010)Darksiders II (2012) Darksiders III (2018) Darksiders Genesis (2019) Spin-off | Action figures and other merchandise | |
Dead Island(Techland) | yes | yes | Dead Island (2011)Dead Island Riptide (2013) expansion pack Escape Dead Island (2014) spin-off | various merchandise | |
Destiny(Bungie) | yes | yes | Destiny (2014)several expansion and one sequel | Artbooks, Guidebooks, Soundtracks, Cookbooks, and various other merchandise | |
Deus Ex(Square Enix) | Deus Ex: Icarus Effect (2011)Deus Ex: Fallen Angel (2013) Deus Ex: Black Light (2016) Deus Ex: Hard Line (2016) | Deus Ex: Human Revolution (2011)Deus Ex: Children's Crusade (2016) Deus Ex: The Dawning Darkness (2016) | Deus Ex (2000) (2003) (2011) (2016) | Art Books, Guide Books and other merchandises | |
Diablo | Diablo (1996) Diablo II (2000) Diablo III (2012) | ||||
Dishonored(Arkane Studios , Bethesda Softworks) | various | no | Dishonored (2012)Dishonored 2 (2016) (2017) expansion pack | Tabletop role-playing game and other merchandise | |
Drakengard(Square Enix) | various light novels and books | various manga | Drakengard (2003)numerous sequels and spin-offs | CD drama, soundtracks, musical band, stage play and other merchandise | |
Duke Nukem(3D Realms) | no | Duke Nukem: Glorious Bastard (2011) | Duke Nukem (1991)several other sequels and spin-offs | Action figures, toys and other merchandise | |
The Elder Scrolls(Bethesda Game Studio) | The Infernal City (2009)Lord of Souls (2011) and several others | no | (1994)and numerous other sequels, spin-offs and expansions | board games, tabletop role-playing games and several other merchandise | |
The Evil Within(Bethesda) | yes | yes | The Evil Within (2014)The Evil Within 2 (2017) | various merchandise | |
Fable(Microsoft Studios) | (2010)several others | no | Fable (2004)several sequels and spin-offs | Music, soundtrack and other merchandise | |
Fallout(Bethesda) | no | yes | Fallout (1997)several other sequels and spin-offs | tabletop wargame, board games and other merchandise | |
Gears of War | (2008) several sequels | Gears of War (2006) Gears of War 2 (2008) Gears of War 3 (2011) (2013) | board game | ||
God of War | music | ||||
Guild Wars(ArenaNet, NCSoft) | various | no | Guild Wars (2005)Several expansion packs and one sequel | Artbooks, Guidebooks, soundtracks and numerous other merchandise | |
Horizon Zero Dawn(PlayStation Studios) | no | various | Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)Horizon Forbidden West (2022) | Action figures, soundtrack and other merchandise | |
Ico(PlayStation Studios) | yes | no | Ico (2001)Shadow of the Colossus (2005) The Last Guardian (2016) | Soundtrack, Artbook, Guidebook and various merchandise | |
Infamous(PlayStation Studios) | no | yes | Infamous (2009)Infamous 2 (2011) (2011) expansion pack Infamous Second Son (2014) Infamous First Light (2014) expansion pack | various merchandise | |
Just Cause(Square Enix) | no | yes | Just Cause (2006)Just Cause 2 (2010) Just Cause 3 (2015) Just Cause 4 (2018) | various merchandise | |
Killzone(PlayStation Studios) | yes | yes | Killzone (2004) (2006) spin-off Killzone 2 (2009) Killzone 3 (2011) (2013) spin-off Killzone Shadow Fall (2013) | various merchandise | |
Left 4 Dead(Valve) | no | The Sacrifice (2010) | Left 4 Dead (2008)Left 4 Dead 2 (2009) | songs, figure action, music and other merchandise | |
Legacy of Kain(Square Enix Europe) | no | yes | (1996)several other sequels and spin offs | Merchandise | |
Life Is Strange(Square Enix) | yes | yes | Life Is Strange (2015)other sequels and sin-offs | Merchandise | |
Metal Gear | yes | other media | |||
Metroid (Nintendo) | no | various | Metroid (1986)numerous sequels | Soundtracks and other merchandise | |
Onimusha(Capcom) | yes | yes | Onimusha Warlords (2001)various sequels and spin-off | Guide books, soundtracks and other merchandise | |
Portal(Valve) | no | Portal 2: Lab Rat (2011) | Portal (2007)Portal 2 (2011) | Board game, T-shirt, collectibles and other merchandise | |
Quake(Id Software) | no | yes | Quake (1998)several other sequels and spin-offs | Guide books and other merchandise | |
(From Software) | no | Sekiro Side Story: Hanbei the Undying (2020) | (2019) | Guide Books and various merchandise | |
The Oregon Trail(Don Rawitsch Bill Heinemann Paul Dillenberger) | yes | no | The Oregon Trail and numerous sequels, editions and spin offs | Board Game Card Game Handheld device | |
Sly Cooper(Sucker Punch Productions) | Sly Cooper: To Catch a Thief (2006) | The Adventures of Sly Cooper (2004-2005)Manga (2005) | Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002) (2004) (2005) (2013) | various merchandise | |
Soulcalibur(Bandai Namco Entertainment) | yes | yes | Soul Edge (1995)numerous sequels and spin-off | Action figure, collectible cards, and various other merchandise | |
Splatoon (Nintendo) | no | various | `Splatoon (2015)Splatoon 2 (2017) (2018) Splatoon 3 (2022) (2024) | Amiibo Figures, Music and other merchandise | |
StarCraft | StarCraft (1998 and later expansions) StarCraft II (2010 and later expansions) | tabletop games | |||
Suikoden(Konami) | yes | yes | Suikoden (1995)several other sequels and spin-off | guide books and various merchandise | |
Star Fox (Nintendo) | no | various | Star Fox (1993)numerous sequels | Amiibo Figures, Web video and other merchandise | |
Thief(Square Enix Europe) | no | yes | (1998) (2000) (2004) Thief (2014) | Merchandise | |
Ultima(Richard Garriott) | yes | yes | (1981)several sequels, spin-offs and console ports | Merchandise | |
Watch Dogs(Ubisoft) | yes | yes | Watch Dogs (2014)Watch Dogs 2 (2016) (2020) | Merchandise | |
Wolfenstein(Id Software) | no | yes | Wolfenstein 3D (1992)numerous sequels spin-offs and reboots | guide books and other merchandise | |
Zork(Infocom) | yes | no | Zork (1977)numerous sequels | interactive gamebooks |
Franchise | Literature | Comics | Animated films | Live action films | Animated TV series | Live action TV series | Video games | Other media | |
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BattleTech | no | no | (1994) | no | yes | Classic BattleTech wargame several other table-top games | |||
Car Wars | 3 novels | yes | no | no | no | no | Autoduel | Car Wars table-top game other table-top games | |
Cyberpunk(Mike Pondsmith) | List of Cyberpunk novels | (2020) | no | no | no | Cyberpunk 2077 (2020) | Cyberpunk tabletop role-playing game, Netrunner, Cyberpunk the CCG, CyberGeneration, The Arasaka Brainworm, Greenwar and various other role-playing and board games | ||
Dungeons & Dragons | (2008) | Dungeons & Dragons (2000) two sequels (2023) | Dungeons & Dragons (1983–1985) | no | Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game board games | ||||
Glorantha | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | King of Dragon Pass | White Bear and Red Moon RuneQuest HeroQuest | |
| several | several | no | no | no | no | several | Magic: The Gathering trading card game | |
Mutant Chronicles | 3 novels | yes | no | Mutant Chronicles (2008) | no | no | Doom Troopers (1995) | Mutant Chronicles role-playing game several table-top games | |
Shadowrun | no | no | no | no | no | Shadowrun role-playing game several table-top games | |||
Warhammer | Warhammer Fantasy comics Warhammer 40,000 comics | (2010) | no | no | no | Warhammer Fantasy Battle miniature wargame several other table-top games | |||
World of Darkness | several | yes | no | no | no | (1996) | yes | role-playing game several other table-top games |
Franchise | Literature | Comics | Animated films | Live action films | Animated TV series | Live action TV series | Video games | Toys, attractions and other media | ||
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Alvin and the Chipmunks | no | yes | The Chipmunk Adventure (1987) Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (1999) Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman (2000) several TV specials | Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks (2004) Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007) (2009) (2011) (2015) | The Alvin Show (1961–1962) Alvin and the Chipmunks (1983–1990) ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks (2010) | no | yes | "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" (1958); Alvin and the Chipmunks discography live stage show | ||
The Amory Wars | Year of the Black Rainbow (2010) | no | upcoming | no | no | yes | Albums by Coheed and Cambria | |||
American Girl | numerous | no | no | no | no | American Girl dolls | ||||
Barbie | numerous | yes | numerous direct to video | Barbie (2023) | (2012–present) | no | Barbie fashion dolls | |||
BanG Dream! | BanG_Dream! Star Beat (2016) | BanG Dream! Film Live (2019) BanG Dream | Episode of Roselia (2021) | no | BanG Dream! (2017–2020) BanG Dream | Girls Band Party! Pico (2018–2020) | no | BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (2017) | Live Concerts, Albums and various merchandise | |
Bratz | several | no | several direct to video | (2007) | Bratz (2005–2006) | Bratz Design Academy (2008) | Bratz fashion dolls | |||
Captain Sabertooth | numerous | several | yes | The Dream of Captain Sabertooth's Kingdom and several others | no | yes | Captain Sabertooth Stage plays | |||
Care Bears | The Care Bears Movie (1985) (1986)The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987) (2004)The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie (2005) (2007) (2010) (2010) (2010) | no | Care Bears (1985)The Care Bears Family (1986–1988) (2007–2008) (2012)Care Bears & Cousins (2015–2016) (2019) | no | Care Bears greeting cards various merchandise | |||||
Digimon | Digimon Adventure Light Novel (2001) | no | no | Virtual pet Card game | ||||||
G.I. Joe | no | G.I. Joe comics | (1987) (2003) (2004) (2004) | (2009) (2013)Snake Eyes (2021) | G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983–1986)G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1989–1992)G.I. Joe Extreme (1995–1997) (2005–2006) (2009) (2010–2011) | List of G.I. Joe action figure series | ||||
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | 5 original novels (1979–1992) And Another Thing... (2006) | no | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) | no | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (1981) | The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy radio series (1978–1980) stage play | ||||
Lego | no | The Lego Movie franchise; direct-to-video films Piece by Piece (2024) | no | no | no | Lego building blocks; Legoland theme park | ||||
Lone Ranger | The Lone Ranger (1936), and numerous others | various | no | The Lone Ranger (1938 film serial); | The Lone Ranger (1966–1968) | The Lone Ranger (1991) | The Lone Ranger (1933 radio show) | |||
Madea | Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings (2006) | no | Madea's Tough Love | numerous | no | House of Payne | no | I Can Do Bad All by Myself (1999) Numerous other stage plays | ||
My Little Pony | yes | yes | 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) (2021) | no | 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) (2010) | no | yes | My Little Pony (toy line) | ||
The Odd Couple | no | no | no | The Odd Couple (1968) The Odd Couple II (1998) | The Oddball Couple (1975–1977) | The Odd Couple (1970–1975) The New Odd Couple (1982–1983) The Odd Couple (2015) | no | The Odd Couple (1965 stage play) | ||
Patlabor | yes | Mobile Police Patlabor (1988−1994) | (1989) (1993) (2002) | The Next Generation Patlabor: Shuto Kessen (2015) | Patlabor on Television (1989−1990) | (2014–2015) | yes | Patlabor: Early Days (1988–1989 OVA) (1990–1992 OVA) Patlabor Concert Tour '92: Project Tokyo soundtracks, toys, model kits | ||
Pirates of the Caribbean[2] | (12 books) (5 books) | no | no | Pirates of the Caribbean (film series) (2003–2017) | no | no | Disney theme park ride, beginning in 1967 | |||
Strawberry Shortcake | yes | yes | several | no | several | no | Strawberry Shortcake greeting cards various merchandise | |||
Transformers[3] | (1986) Transformers One (2024) | Transformers (film series) (2007–present) | The Transformers (1982–1987); various series | no | toy line (1984) |