Following Super Mario Bros’ Success, Fans Joyously Fonder For a Crash Bandicoot Movie

Published 04/24/2023, 2:50 PM EDT

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The Super Mario Bros. movie was a massive success at the box office, grossing over $850 million worldwide. This has propelled many studios willing to bet on more TV and movie adaptations of video games. God of War and Horizon are some of the few adaptations that would soon have their own TV shows.

Although, fans are also hoping many other classic game titles get their theatrical debut. One such classic game series is Crash Bandicoot. And a recent Tweet from its developers has stirred the interest of fans in a Crash Bandicoot movie.

A potential Crash Bandicoot adaptation teased by its developers

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Crash Bandicoot is a video game series that has indulged fans for over a decade. Created by Naughty Dog, the game is now being developed by Toys for Bob. In a recent Toys for Bob Tweet, the studio showed fans a trailer to Crash Team Rumble. Crash Team Rumble is an upcoming 4v4 team-based competition with characters from the Crash universe.

But what caught the attention of many fans was the handle asking for Crash’s theatrical debut. The studio reached out to Sony Pictures Animation, pitching them to make a Crash Bandicoot movie. They commented on the success of the Super Mario Bros. movie, stating it is time to make their own.

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If Sony agrees, we might soon be seeing the genetically enhanced Bandicoot in movies.

Fans agree with the developers regarding the adaptation

And this Tweet got a favorable response from fans as well, who have voted for this movie to get adapted as soon as possible.

User @HeavenlyTape has already started assuming who will play the role of Crash. He wanted Nolan North, the voice of Nathan Drake from Uncharted, to voice act for Crash. He also stated he is willing to settle for Brad Pitt too.

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Although Toys for Bob reached out to Sony in the Tweet, many fans are skeptical if they will respond. Many are suggesting Crash Bandicoot developers try asking Microsoft. This is because Microsoft will soon be acquiring Activision, the parent company of Toys for Bob.

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In conclusion, the Tweet just teased a potential movie adaptation. What are your thoughts on a possible Crash Bandicoot movie? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Ajitesh Rawat

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Ajitesh Rawat is an up-and-coming eSports writer at EssentiallySports. An avid gamer himself, Ajitesh grew up just like the majority of the gamers out there by simply falling in love with Need for Speed and Grand Theft Auto. He likes to dive into these vast imaginative worlds and experience the fun himself.
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Jito Tenson