Activision Trademarks Crash Bandicoot for Film and TV

Activision has filed trademark applications that cover both a Crash Bandicoot feature film and a television series. The filings list rights for motion pictures and television programs using the Crash Bandicoot name.

The applications include standard ancillary protections for adaptations, merchandising and licensing across multiple media. The paperwork represents the most direct public legal protection for on-screen uses of the character to date.

Separately, industry reports indicate WildBrain Studios is developing an animated Crash Bandicoot series for Netflix. WildBrain previously produced a three-season animated series for Netflix, Sonic Prime.

Microsoft owns the Crash Bandicoot franchise following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Any film or television projects would be produced within Microsoft’s broader entertainment and gaming portfolio.

Activision has maintained public interest in the franchise with game-related activity, including teasers for new projects and bringing modern Crash titles to additional platforms. Promotional packages sent to influencers included a teaser and referenced wider platform releases for recent games.

A merchandise licensing partner reported Activision has a multi-year plan for the franchise and intends to expand platform availability for remastered collections, including plans to bring the N.Sane Trilogy to the Nintendo Switch.

Crash Bandicoot was created in the mid-1990s and became a prominent platforming mascot on early PlayStation consoles. The series has received remasters and a modern numbered sequel in recent years, which helped restore public recognition of the character.

Neither Activision nor Netflix has publicly confirmed production details, release timelines, cast or creative teams. The trademark filings and production reports establish legal and commercial frameworks should the companies proceed with a Crash Bandicoot film and television series.