Several specialized media outlets, with What's on Netflix At the forefront, they point out that Netflix is ​​quietly working on an animated Crash Bandicoot seriesThe production would be handled by WildBrain Studios, the team behind Sonic primeHowever, there is no official announcement yet from the streaming platform or the brand owners.
The proposal would also be of particular interest to the European public: if it goes ahead, it is logical that be added to the Netflix catalog in Spain and the rest of Europe like any other "Original". It would also be the first time Crash headlines his own series, after his guest appearance in Skylanders Academy.
What is known so far
Currently, the available information is limited: There is no synopsis, creative team, or release window.Sources agree that this is a project in early development, so it should be taken with caution until official confirmation is available.
However, if the project succeeds, it would be the first original series starring Crash BandicootUntil now, her television appearances had been limited to cameos, as in Skylanders Academy (available on Netflix), where Coco also appeared. Years ago, another attempt at an animated series with Activision and Amazon Studios was announced, but it ultimately didn't come to fruition.
The potential Crash series also fits into Netflix's line of expand its catalog with video game adaptationsIn animation and live action, the platform has boosted franchises such as Castlevania, devil may cry, tomb raider, Arcane (based on League of Legends) or Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersand continues to develop brands such as Assassin's Creed y HorizonEven board games are on the radar, with plans to Catan, Clue! y Monopoly.
Who's behind it: WildBrain Studios
The studio credited with the project is WildBrain Studios, known for its work on Sonic prime for Netflix, a series that It ran for three seasons and 23 episodes between December 2022 and January 2024The company has also collaborated with the platform on titles such as Carmen Sandiego, Johnny Test, Go, dog. Go! and, in real action, I Woke Up A Vampire.
Both on and off Netflix, his track record includes family and youth brands such as The snoopy show, Malory Towers, Polly Pocket o Fireman Sam. In parallel, WildBrain works with Netflix on other video game adaptations, as a series of Minecraft, and has been linked to similar developments.
A franchise with three decades of history
Crash Bandicoot was born in 1996 as an icon of the first PlayStation developed by Naughty Dog. Over time, the property passed from Universal Interactive/Vivendi to Activision (currently under Microsoft), and The character branched out into racing and party games. in addition to platform deliveries.
The modern renaissance arrived with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy in 2017; afterwards, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time debuted in 2020, followed by releases such as Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (2019), the mobile title On the Run! (2021) and multiplayer Crash Team Rumble (2023). Several reports have pointed to cancellations and changes of direction in new games, a clear reflection of a ecosystem in constant motion around the saga.
What to expect in Spain and Europe
If the project receives official approval, the reasonable thing to do would be a simultaneous global premiere or very close, with dubbing and subtitles in Spanish and other European languages ​​common in Netflix Originals. Without confirmation, an age range or focus cannot be predicted, although WildBrain's track record suggests it. a family-friendly production accessible to various audiences.
Although the information is still preliminary, the combination of a brand as recognizable as Crash Bandicoot and a studio with experience in adaptations like WildBrain suggests a move aligned with Netflix's content strategyImportant details remain to be revealed – story, final visual style, creative team, format and date – that will set the tone for a possible series with the potential to connect with veterans and new generations in Spain and the rest of Europe.
Is anyone else in the room excited yet?
