Netflix is in the development stages of an animated series based on the iconic video game franchise Crash Bandicoot, currently owned by Microsoft following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard. This new project would add to the growing list of successful video game adaptations on the platform, such as The Witcher, Arcane, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. With Crash Bandicoot and its legacy marked by a golden era in the 90s, the character seeks to revive its relevance in the contemporary entertainment world after more than a decade of inactivity.
Crash Bandicoot arrives on the small screen
The production of the series will be handled by WildBrain Studios, known for its work on Sonic Prime, an adaptation that has been well received, achieving a 7.2 on IMDb and an 81% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. The studio’s experience in animation suggests that the Crash series could benefit from a similar approach, capturing the essence of the marsupial that won the hearts of players.
Phil Spencer, president of Microsoft’s gaming division, has hinted that more adaptations of franchises under his control are being prepared, which reinforces Netflix’s strategy of bringing video games to television. Although there is still no official confirmation regarding release dates or cast details, the anticipation is palpable among fans. It is also rumored that Activision could take advantage of the series launch to present new titles related to the saga or reissues of the classics.
The marsupial has had a television past that includes a canceled series in which the character was set to have a leading role, as well as his appearance in Skylanders Academy, a project that, although it did not achieve the expected success, was aired on Netflix. As more video game adaptations are produced, this Crash Bandicoot series could be a crucial link in consolidating the franchise’s presence in modern television.
