Activision Files Trademark For Crash Bandicoot Motion Pictures
Activision has filed a new trademark for the Crash Bandicoot franchise that explicitly covers motion picture films, television series, and animation productions. The filing, valid until 2035, suggests the company is actively exploring opportunities to expand the beloved platformer franchise into mainstream entertainment media beyond video games.
While trademark filings don’t necessarily confirm that projects are actively in development, they typically signal a company’s long-term strategic intentions. This move indicates Activision is considering bringing Crash Bandicoot to the screen in various formats—whether through theatrical films, television series, or animated productions.
The filing comes amid previous reports that Netflix was developing a Crash Bandicoot animated series, though those reports never materialized into an official announcement or released project. This new trademark suggests those initial explorations may have evolved into more formal planning by Activision.
The Crash Bandicoot franchise has a storied history, and expanding it into film and television would align with broader industry trends of adapting successful video game properties for mainstream audiences. Whether Activision moves forward with theatrical films, streaming series, or animated content remains to be seen, but the trademark filing represents a clear declaration of intent to develop Crash Bandicoot properties in entertainment formats beyond gaming.