Rare Cinematic Universe

The Rare Cinematic Universe (RCU) is an American media franchise and shared universe centered on a series of animated films and television series produced by Buddy Studios, Buddy Violence Studios (solely responsible for the Conker film series), Nintendo Studios (excluding the Conker film series) and Rare. The films are globally distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures for the Banjo Kazooie film series, 20th Century Studios for the Battletoads film series, Paramount Pictures for the Star Fox film series, Universal Pictures for the Conker film series, and various other distributors for additional films. The television series are produced by Buddy Television and Rare and released on Buddy+. The RCU draws inspiration from beloved characters originating from games developed by Rare.
== Development and history ==
Main article: Development of the Rare Cinematic Universe
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== Films ==
=== Released ===
Film 	U.S. release date 	Director(s) 	Screenplay by 	Story by 	Producer(s) 	Status
Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One
Banjo Kazooie 	June 29, 2021 	Gregg Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
Battletoads 	November 21, 2021 	Shawn Levy and Josh Cooley 	David Ayer 	Adam Sztykiel 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
Star Fox Adventures	March 12, 2022 	Destin Daniel Cretton 	Michael Waldron and Jeff Loveness	Michael Waldron and Jeff Loveness	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen and Shigeru Miyamoto	Released
Banjo Tooie 	September 15, 2022	Gregg Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
Kameo 	April 2, 2023 	Nia DaCosta, Patty Jenkins and Cate Shortland	Megan McDonnell 	Darren Lemke and Josh Klausner 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
Battletoads 2 	October 17, 2023 	Shawn Levy and Josh Cooley 	Chris Morgan 	Chris Morgan 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two
Conker 	March 5, 2024 	Tim Miller 	Tim Hill and Lorne Cameron 	Robin Beanland and Chris Seavor 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Released
=== Upcoming ===
Film 	U.S. release date	Director(s) 	Screenplay by 	Story by 	Producer(s) 	Status
Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two
Viva Piñata 	November 24, 2024	Gregg Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen, Norman J. Grossfeld and Alfred R. Kahn	Post-production
Captain Skyhawk	January 15, 2025 	David Sliverman and James Wan	Jon Vitti 	Christina Hodson 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Pre-production
Battletoads 3 	December 25, 2025	Shawn Levy and Josh Cooley 	David Ayer and Adam Sztykiel	Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	Pre-production
Banjo Threeie 	February 16, 2026	Gregg Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Steve Mayles 	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	In development
Conker 2 	November 26, 2026	Tim Miller 	Tim Hill and Lorne Cameron 	Robin Beanland and Chris Seavor	Tim Stamper, Chris Stamper, Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen 	In development
== Television series ==
All the series from the Rare Cinematic Universe were released on Buddy+.
Series 	Season 	Episodes 	Originally released	Originally released	Showrunner(s) 	Director(s) 	Status
Series 	Season 	Episodes 	First released 	Last released 	Showrunner(s) 	Director(s) 	Status
Phase One 	Phase One	Phase One	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One
Perfect Dark 	1 	18 	February 14, 2022 	April 9, 2022 	Zack Snyder 	Andy Muschietti 	Released
Grabbed by the Ghoulies 	1 	8 	July 16, 2022 	July 16, 2022 	Gregg Mayles 	David Ayer and Tim Hill 	Released
Ironsword 	1 	10 	December 20, 2022 	December 29, 2022 	Rachel Goldberg, David F. Sandberg and Gareth Evans	Bryan Andrews 	Released
Sabre Wulf 	1 	14 	March 1, 2023 	March 14, 2023 	Zeb Wells 	Ali Selim 	Released
Battletoads Origins 	1 	6 	June 9, 2023 	July 14, 2023 	Walt Becker and Jon Vitti 	Shawn Levy and Josh Cooley 	Released
Killer Instinct 	1 	20 	November 21, 2023 	November 21, 2023 	Brian Tucker 	Sam Bailey 	Released
Phase Two 	Phase Two	Phase Two	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two
Jetman 	1 	24 	April 1, 2024 	April 24, 2024 	Guillermo del Toro 	Guy Ritchie and Brad Peyton	Upcoming
Perfect Dark 	2 	18 	May 21, 2024 	May 21, 2024 	Zack Snyder 	Andy Muschietti 	Upcoming
Sea of Thieves 	1 	12 	September 24, 2024 	November 3, 2024 	Christopher McQuarrie 	Barry Sonnenfeld 	Upcoming
Grabbed by the Ghoulies 	2 	8 	March 8, 2025 	March 16, 2025 	Gregg Mayles 	David Ayer and Tim Hill 	Upcoming
Conker: Gettin' Medieval	1 	10 	June 21, 2025 	June 21, 2025 	Robin Beanland and Chris Seavor 	David Leitch 	Upcoming
Sabre Wulf 	2 	14 	October 17, 2025 	October 31, 2025 	Zeb Wells 	Ali Selim 	Upcoming
== Timeline ==
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== Cast and Crew ==
=== Cast and Characters ===
List indicator(s)
This section includes characters who will appear in multiple films and/or television series within all phases of the Rare Cinematic Universe, and have appeared in the billing block for at least one film or have been a member of the starring cast for at least one series.
* A Not appeared indicates the character's presence in the films or series has not yet been announced.
* A C indicates an uncredited cameo role.
* A V indicates a unseen voice-only role.
* A A indicates a archival footage role.
* A F indicates a flashback appearance.
* A G indicates a guest appearance in the season.
* A P indicates an appearance in onscreen photographs.
==== Films ====
Character 	Phases 	Phases 	Phases 	Phases 	Phases 	Phases 	Phases
Character 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase Two
Character 	Banjo Kazooie 	Battletoads 	Star Fox Adventures 	Banjo Tooie 	Kameo 	Battletoads 2 	Conker
Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series	Introduced in Banjo Kazooie film series
Banjo 	Chris Sutherland 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Sutherland 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris SutherlandC
Kazooie 	Chris Sutherland 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Sutherland 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris SutherlandC
Tooty 	Amy Adams 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Amy Adams 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Gruntilda 	Zoë Saldaña 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Zoë Saldaña 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Mumbo 	Grant Kirkhope 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Grant Kirkhope 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Bottles 	Steve Burke 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Steve Burke 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series 	Introduced in Battletoads film series
Rash 	Not appeared 	Jason Michas 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Jason Michas 	Not appeared
Zitz 	Not appeared 	Ian James Corlett 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Ian James Corlett 	Not appeared
Pimple 	Not appeared 	Scott McNeil 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Scott McNeil 	Not appeared
Princess Angelica 	Not appeared 	Cobie Smulders 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Cobie Smulders 	Not appeared
Dark Queen 	Not appeared 	Kathleen Barr 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Kathleen Barr 	Not appeared
Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series 	Introduced in Star Fox film series
Fox McCloud 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Will Ferrell 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Falco Lombardi 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Pratt 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Slippy Toad 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Charlie Day 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Peppy Hare 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Seavor 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Krystal 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Alésia Glidewell 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Wolf O'Donnell 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	J. K. Simmons 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo 	Introduced in Kameo
Kameo 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Iman Vellani 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Theena 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Julie Andrews 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
King Solon 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	John CleeseF 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Kalus 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Jennifer Garner 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Thorn 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	J. K. Simmons 	Not appeared 	Not appeared
Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series 	Introduced in Conker film series
Conker 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Seavor
Rodent 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Seavor
Birdy 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Seavor
Franky 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Seavor
Great Mighty Poo 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Chris Marlow
Berri 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Louise RidgewayC
Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances 	Other cameo appearances
Mario 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Kevin Afghani
Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances 	Live-action appearances
Vincent Franzetti Pizzapasta 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Himself
Joel Varg Johansson 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Not appeared 	Himself
==== Television series ====
=== Crew ===
==== Films ====
==== Television series ====
== Reception ==
=== Box-office performance ===
Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.
Film 	U.S. release date 	Box office gross	Box office gross 	Box office gross	Budget
Film 	U.S. release date 	U.S. and Canada 	Other territories	Worldwide 	Budget
Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One
Banjo Kazooie 	June 29, 2021 	$246,987,100 	$462,789,320 	$709,776,420 	$98 million
Battletoads 	November 21, 2021 	$189,654,987 	$599,741,320 	$789,396,307 	$95 million
Star Fox Adventures	March 12, 2022 	$341,900,201 	$324,156,987 	$666,057,188 	$105 million
Banjo Tooie 	September 15, 2022	$351,285,987 	$564,789,321 	$916,075,308 	$108 million
Kameo 	April 2, 2023 	$420,987,325 	$654,935,410 	$1,075,922,735 	$100 million
Battletoads 2 	October 17, 2023 	$489,698,741 	$720,893,156 	$1,210,591,897 	$100 million
Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two 	Phase Two
Conker 	March 5, 2024 	$640,874,658 	$602,132,874 	$1,243,007,532 	$110 million
Total 	Total 	$2,681,388,999 	$3,929,438,388 	$6,610,827,387 	$716 million
=== Critical and public response ===
Each film and television series is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.
==== Films ====
Title 	Critical 	Critical 	Public 	Public
Title 	Rotten Tomatoes 	Metacritic 	CinemaScore	PostTrak
Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One 	Phase One
Banjo Kazooie 	95% (102 reviews)	90 (50 reviews)	A+ 	92%
Battletoads 	98% (150 reviews)	92 (55 reviews)	A 	94%
Star Fox Adventures	95% (102 reviews)	91 (53 reviews)	A 	92%
Banjo Tooie 	97% (132 reviews)	93 (50 reviews)	A 	93%
Kameo 	87% (124 reviews)	79 (52 reviews)	A+ 	85%
Battletoads 2 	98% (150 reviews)	55 (50 reviews)	A 	100%
==== Television series ====
Title 	Season 	Rotten Tomatoes 	Metacritic
Phase One 	Phase One	Phase One 	Phase One
Perfect Dark 	1 	94% (89 reviews) 	70 (26 reviews)
Grabbed by the Ghoulies	1 	84% (94 reviews) 	75 (32 reviews)
Ironsword 	1 	91% (102 reviews) 	87 (42 reviews)
Sabre Wulf 	1 	98% (95 reviews) 	84 (38 reviews)
Battletoads Origins 	1 	97% (98 reviews) 	83 (36 reviews)
Killer Instinct 	1 	100% (100 reviews)	98 (64 reviews)
=== Accolades ===
Main article: List of accolades received by the Rare Cinematic Universe
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== Music ==
=== Soundtracks ===
==== FIlms ====
Title 	U.S. release date 	Performed by 	Additional Music by 	Length 	Label
Banjo Kazooie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 	June 21, 2021 	John Powell 	Grant Kirkhope 	1:05:31	
Battletoads: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 	November 18, 2021 	Hans Zimmer 	David Housden and Paul Housden	 	
Star Fox Adventures: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack	March 9, 2022 	Daniel Pemberton	David Wise 	 	
Banjo Tooie: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 	September 11, 2022	John Powell 	Grant Kirkhope 	 	
Kameo: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 	March 31, 2023 	Danny Elfman 	Steve Burke 	 	
Battletoads 2: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 	October 12, 2023 	Hans Zimmer 	David Housden and Paul Housden	 	
==== Television series ====
Title	U.S. release date	Performed by	Additional Music by	Length	Label
 	 	 	 	 	
=== Singles ===
==== Films ====
Title	U.S. release date	Length	Artist(s)	Label	Film
 	June 21, 2021 	 	 	 	
==== Television series ====
Title	U.S. release date	Length	Artist(s)	Label	Television
 	January 9, 2022 	 	 	 	
 	February 4, 2022 	 	 	 	
== Other media ==
=== Digital series ===
Rare News (2022–present) is an in-universe current affairs show set within the confines of the Rare Cinematic Universe. It cleverly doubles as a viral marketing campaign for various films and television series within the franchise. The intriguing episodes are thoughtfully unveiled on the popular video-sharing platform, YouTube. This unique campaign artfully parodies Marvel Cinematic Universe's esteemed web series, The Daily Bugle. Similar to its counterpart, Rare News impeccably presents coverage on significant occurrences taking place across numerous RCU films and television series.
The Midday Feral (2023–2024) is an in-universe news clip show serving as viral marketing campaign for the movie, with the videos released on YouTube and TikTok. Chris Seavor reprises his role as the S.H.C. Sergeant from Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001). The Midday Feral will set after the events of the game and lead into the events of Conker (2024).
=== Short films ===
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== See also ==
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Category:Franchises
Category:Shared Universes
Category:Nintendo Studios
Category:Rare
Category:Buddy Studios
Category:Buddy Violence Studios
Category:Cinematic Universes