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.
Franchises originating in video games
Including film and/or television works Franchise Literature Comics Animated films Live action films Animated TV Live action TV Video games Other mediaAce Attorney yesyes no Ace Attorney (2012)Ace Attorney (2016–2019) no Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (2005)several sequels and spin-offsStage play, soundtracks albums, drama CD, Figurines and various other merchandiseAlone In The Dark 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 merchandiseAnimal Crossing 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)