Fortnite in Other Media

With Fortnite becoming a worldwide phenomenon and a part of pop culture, there's been several times where other media like video games and TV series have referenced/parodied the game.
==Disclaimer==
These do not count as collaborations even if the media in question has crossed over with Fortnite. Licensed crossover material that focuses on the game like Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point isn't included here.
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==Video Games==
Media	Media 	Date
 	Hiveswap: Friendsim Volume 11: Of Pals and Promises, Made and Broken 	8/31/2018
 	Mallek Adalov's theme is called "fortnite funny moments epic fails episode 413", referencing the infamous compilations of Fortnite clips on YouTube. Composer James Roach named the track like this to confuse searches for these videos. 	Mallek Adalov's theme is called "fortnite funny moments epic fails episode 413", referencing the infamous compilations of Fortnite clips on YouTube. Composer James Roach named the track like this to confuse searches for these videos.
 	Mortal Kombat 11 (advertisement) 	2019
 	An ad for Mortal Kombat 11 pokes fun at Fortnite by having Scorpion kick a dancing unicorn-headed soldier out of the scene in a background inspired by Athena. 	An ad for Mortal Kombat 11 pokes fun at Fortnite by having Scorpion kick a dancing unicorn-headed soldier out of the scene in a background inspired by Athena.
 	Pesterquest Volume 9: Blood and Binary 	12/20/2019
 	The narrator suggests a few games for the MSPA Reader to talk about with Sollux while they're aboard the train. One of these games is Fortnite. 	The narrator suggests a few games for the MSPA Reader to talk about with Sollux while they're aboard the train. One of these games is Fortnite.
 	The Henry Stickmin Collection: Completing the Mission 	8/7/2020
 	A fail from the "Triple Threat" route involves Henry and Ellie dropping from a helicopter with umbrellas similar to the ones in Fortnite, only for them to get sniped by a Toppat Clan member seen building a tower from the background using the game's mechanics. Another in the "Master Bounty Hunter" route has Henry attempting to do Dance Moves with the song's first notes playing as he gets killed before he can complete the rest of the dance.	A fail from the "Triple Threat" route involves Henry and Ellie dropping from a helicopter with umbrellas similar to the ones in Fortnite, only for them to get sniped by a Toppat Clan member seen building a tower from the background using the game's mechanics. Another in the "Master Bounty Hunter" route has Henry attempting to do Dance Moves with the song's first notes playing as he gets killed before he can complete the rest of the dance.
 	Undertale 5th Anniversary Alarm Clock Winter Dialogue 	9/15/2020
 	In one of Undyne's dialogues from the cancelled Undertale "alarm clock" app, she mentions that Sans taunted Alphys after scoring a goal in snow hockey by doing a "finger-pointy arm-crossy dance" while humming, referencing the Dance Moves Emote and the memes that spawned from it. 	In one of Undyne's dialogues from the cancelled Undertale "alarm clock" app, she mentions that Sans taunted Alphys after scoring a goal in snow hockey by doing a "finger-pointy arm-crossy dance" while humming, referencing the Dance Moves Emote and the memes that spawned from it.
 	The Matrix Awakens 	12/9/2021
 	Some references to Fortnite are included due to the tech demo being developed using the Unreal Engine 5. There's a chalkboard sign advertising "Joe's Chug Jug" and a Loot Llama as a statue and a trash can label. 	Some references to Fortnite are included due to the tech demo being developed using the Unreal Engine 5. There's a chalkboard sign advertising "Joe's Chug Jug" and a Loot Llama as a statue and a trash can label.
 	World of Warcraft 10.1.7 (PTR) 	07/17/2023
 	The NPC "Renegade Looter" is a parody of the Renegade Raider. Her skillset is entirely composed of spells referencing Fortnite mechanics, items and terminology: "Cranking 90s", "One Pump" (Double Pump), "Shockwave Bomb" (Shockwave Grenade), "Slurp Drink" (Slurp Juice), "Disco Bomb" (Boogie Bomb), "High Ground", "Glug Jug" (Chug Jug) and "The Storm". 	The NPC "Renegade Looter" is a parody of the Renegade Raider. Her skillset is entirely composed of spells referencing Fortnite mechanics, items and terminology: "Cranking 90s", "One Pump" (Double Pump), "Shockwave Bomb" (Shockwave Grenade), "Slurp Drink" (Slurp Juice), "Disco Bomb" (Boogie Bomb), "High Ground", "Glug Jug" (Chug Jug) and "The Storm".
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==TV & Film==
Media 	Media 	Date 	
 	Saturday Night Live Season 44: Episode 1 	9/29/2018 	
 	A sketch involving Fortnite with actor Adam Driver as "William McTavish", a single dad who wishes to learn how to play the game. Real actors portray Outfits such as Brite Bomber in a scenery based on Athena. 	A sketch involving Fortnite with actor Adam Driver as "William McTavish", a single dad who wishes to learn how to play the game. Real actors portray Outfits such as Brite Bomber in a scenery based on Athena. 	
 	South Park Season 22: Episode 5 - "The Scoots" 	10/31/2018 	
 	The main kids and most of the background characters are dressed up for Halloween as various Fortnite Outfits. 	The main kids and most of the background characters are dressed up for Halloween as various Fortnite Outfits. 	
 	The Big Bang Theory Season 12: Episode 9 - "The Citation Negation" 	11/15/2018 	
 	Part of the episode's plot revolves around Bernadette wanting to learn how to play Fortnite so she can beat Howard in it. In-game footage is shown while the characters are playing. 	Part of the episode's plot revolves around Bernadette wanting to learn how to play Fortnite so she can beat Howard in it. In-game footage is shown while the characters are playing. 	
 	Ralph Breaks the Internet 	11/21/2018 	
 	Yesss's assistant Maybe shows Wreck-It Ralph video examples of what's trending on Buzzztube. One of them is a gameplay showing the Battle Bus flying over Athena. 	Yesss's assistant Maybe shows Wreck-It Ralph video examples of what's trending on Buzzztube. One of them is a gameplay showing the Battle Bus flying over Athena. 	
 	Avengers: Endgame 	4/26/2019 	
 	Korg is seen playing Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PlayStation 4 console. Thor proceeds to threaten a player called "noobmaster69" through Korg's headset for insulting him in the game. 	Korg is seen playing Fortnite: Battle Royale on a PlayStation 4 console. Thor proceeds to threaten a player called "noobmaster69" through Korg's headset for insulting him in the game. 	
 	OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 3: Episode 17 - "Dendy's Video Channel" 	8/16/2019 	
 	One of the videos in K.O.'s video channel is titled "I try to do all the dances in Northfight !!!!!! :0:0", referencing viral videos of people replicating the Emotes from Fortnite. The show's creator Ian Jones-Quartey revealed that they wanted to put "fortnight", "Fourthnight" and "Fortsknight" in the title but all three got rejected to avoid legal issues. 	One of the videos in K.O.'s video channel is titled "I try to do all the dances in Northfight !!!!!! :0:0", referencing viral videos of people replicating the Emotes from Fortnite. The show's creator Ian Jones-Quartey revealed that they wanted to put "fortnight", "Fourthnight" and "Fortsknight" in the title but all three got rejected to avoid legal issues.	
 	Robot Chicken Season 10: Episode 2 - "Bugs Keith in: I Can't Call Heaven, Doug" 	9/29/2019 	
 	A segment from this episode is a parody between Fortnite and The Magic School Bus. The stop motion animation uses some of the official action figures from McFarlane Toys. 	A segment from this episode is a parody between Fortnite and The Magic School Bus. The stop motion animation uses some of the official action figures from McFarlane Toys. 	
 	Robot Chicken Season 10: Episode 5 - "Garfield Stockman in: A Voice Like Wet Ham" 	10/14/2019 	
 	A segment from this episode is a parody between Fortnite and Family Matters. Steve Urkel is shown dancing with Moisty Merman, then the player shoots Moisty Merman in the groin and Urkel shoots the player in the head then continues dancing. 	A segment from this episode is a parody between Fortnite and Family Matters. Steve Urkel is shown dancing with Moisty Merman, then the player shoots Moisty Merman in the groin and Urkel shoots the player in the head then continues dancing. 	
 	Family Guy Season 18: Episode 18 - "Better Off Meg" 	5/10/2020 	
 	Joe mentioned that he "Leveled up on Fortnite this Weekend" after telling Peter Meg died. 	Joe mentioned that he "Leveled up on Fortnite this Weekend" after telling Peter Meg died. 	
 	Robot Chicken Season 10: Episode 16 - "Gandhi Mulholland in: Plastic Doesn't Get Cancer" 	7/13/2020 	
 	A segment from Robot Chicken parodies Fortnite once again, this time involving a couple hiring Jonesy to build their dream home. Things do not go as expected as the couple gets caught in the chaos of the Battle Royale. 	A segment from Robot Chicken parodies Fortnite once again, this time involving a couple hiring Jonesy to build their dream home. Things do not go as expected as the couple gets caught in the chaos of the Battle Royale. 	
 	Solar Opposites Season 2: Episode 3 - "The Lake House Device" 	3/26/2021 	
 	Yumyulack does what he calls the "imitation of a guy in Fortnite" by running towards a wall, as if the player's character were attempting to pass through something blocking the way. 	Yumyulack does what he calls the "imitation of a guy in Fortnite" by running towards a wall, as if the player's character were attempting to pass through something blocking the way. 	
 	Free Guy 	8/13/2021 	
 	Guy summons various items like Captain America's shield and a blue lightsaber from Star Wars to attack Dude. One of the items he summons is the Rainbow Smash Pickaxe from Fortnite. 	Guy summons various items like Captain America's shield and a blue lightsaber from Star Wars to attack Dude. One of the items he summons is the Rainbow Smash Pickaxe from Fortnite. 	
 	The Simpsons Season 33: Episode 2 - "Bart's in Jail!" 	10/3/2021 	
 	A scammer tells their victim over the phone that they'll accept Fortnite V-Bucks as a payment for their taxes. 	A scammer tells their victim over the phone that they'll accept Fortnite V-Bucks as a payment for their taxes. 	
 	Amphibia Season 3: Episode 5 - "Fixing Frobo" 	10/30/2021 	
 	Polly looks to find a video on how to build a robot. One of the search results is a video titled "New Epic Robot Skin Forknife", which has a thumbnail featuring a character resembling Vendetta doing the default pose used for male Outfits. 	Polly looks to find a video on how to build a robot. One of the search results is a video titled "New Epic Robot Skin Forknife", which has a thumbnail featuring a character resembling Vendetta doing the default pose used for male Outfits. 	
 	Animaniacs (2020) Season 2: Episode 1 	11/5/2021 	
 	The act "Wakko's Short Shorts: Now Loading" involves Wakko Warner attempting to load the game "Two Weeks 2: Twotal Twomoil" on his tablet. It is a parody of Fortnite with the name alluding to the word "fortnight" and has a title screen akin to the ones from Chapter 1, featuring characters that resemble Jonesy and Raptor. 	The act "Wakko's Short Shorts: Now Loading" involves Wakko Warner attempting to load the game "Two Weeks 2: Twotal Twomoil" on his tablet. It is a parody of Fortnite with the name alluding to the word "fortnight" and has a title screen akin to the ones from Chapter 1, featuring characters that resemble Jonesy and Raptor. 	
 	Spider-Man: No Way Home 	12/17/2021 	
 	A digital billboard advertising the game can be seen for a split second while Spider-Man swings through the city with MJ to escape from the public. 	A digital billboard advertising the game can be seen for a split second while Spider-Man swings through the city with MJ to escape from the public. 	
 	Smiling Friends Episode 3: "Shrimp's Odyssey" 	1/23/2022 	
 	Shrimp has action figures of Rox, Jonesy, Peely and The Ice King. They seem to be based on the 4-inch figures from Jazwares. 	Shrimp has action figures of Rox, Jonesy, Peely and The Ice King. They seem to be based on the 4-inch figures from Jazwares. 	
 	Cobra Kai Season 5: Episode 3 - "Playing with Fire" 	9/9/2022 	
 	Anthony and his sister Sam argue over some grape Uncrustables. Sam asks Anthony if he got "pwned" in Fortnite again. 	Anthony and his sister Sam argue over some grape Uncrustables. Sam asks Anthony if he got "pwned" in Fortnite again. 	
 	Invincible Season 2: Episode 8 - "I Thought You Were Stronger" 	4/5/2024 	
 	Invincible uses a Dragon's Breath Sniper to fight Angstrom Levy. 	Invincible uses a Dragon's Breath Sniper to fight Angstrom Levy. 	
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 	12/20/2024 	 	
Gerald announces to Shadow and Ivo that the Eclipse Cannon has successfully established tactical position in the Earth's orbit. Ivo then tells Gerald that they're getting "hella popular" and proceeds live streaming, greeting his viewers, and then proceeds sponsoring Berserk energy drink by saying that one sip of said drink, and you'll pile up so many kills playing Fortnite and that you'll try to turn the control on yourself and have to be treated for "post traumatic smurf disorder", and Ivo uses silly effects.	Gerald announces to Shadow and Ivo that the Eclipse Cannon has successfully established tactical position in the Earth's orbit. Ivo then tells Gerald that they're getting "hella popular" and proceeds live streaming, greeting his viewers, and then proceeds sponsoring Berserk energy drink by saying that one sip of said drink, and you'll pile up so many kills playing Fortnite and that you'll try to turn the control on yourself and have to be treated for "post traumatic smurf disorder", and Ivo uses silly effects.	 	
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==Literature==
Media	Media 	Date
 	CoroCoro Comic: February 2019 	12/29/2018
 	The Japanese children's magazine CoroCoro Comic featured a yonkoma parodying Fortnite, illustrated by Naoto Katsumi. 	The Japanese children's magazine CoroCoro Comic featured a yonkoma parodying Fortnite, illustrated by Naoto Katsumi.
 	Penny Arcade: "Nite Time Is The Rite Time" 	2/20/2019
 	A strip from the webcomic Penny Arcade features a desperate Loot Llama begging the reader to play Fortnite by promising them a free Battle Pass and a "hoverboard". It satirizes the Season 7 Overtime Challenges and the Driftboard that came out during that time. 	A strip from the webcomic Penny Arcade features a desperate Loot Llama begging the reader to play Fortnite by promising them a free Battle Pass and a "hoverboard". It satirizes the Season 7 Overtime Challenges and the Driftboard that came out during that time.
 	Wolverine (2020): Issue 5 	9/2/2020
 	A page from the Wolverine (2020) Issue 5 comic book shows Wolverine getting Bifrosted and Lady Sif telling him that he is "needed elsewhere". 	A page from the Wolverine (2020) Issue 5 comic book shows Wolverine getting Bifrosted and Lady Sif telling him that he is "needed elsewhere".
 	X-Factor (2020): Issue 3 	9/9/2020
 	A page from the X-Factor (2020) Issue 3 comic book shows Mystique, Psylocke and Storm getting Bifrosted and returning with Fortnite Weaponry, as a reference to them being Outfits in-game. Gwenpool, being the only one who wasn't Bifrosted, was also added to the game 4 years later.	A page from the X-Factor (2020) Issue 3 comic book shows Mystique, Psylocke and Storm getting Bifrosted and returning with Fortnite Weaponry, as a reference to them being Outfits in-game. Gwenpool, being the only one who wasn't Bifrosted, was also added to the game 4 years later.
 	Guardians of the Galaxy (2020): Issue 7 	10/21/2020
 	A page from the Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) Issue 7 comic book shows Groot and Rocket getting Bifrosted and returning a few moments later, wondering how long they stayed on Fortnite Island, before deciding to never talk about it again. 	A page from the Guardians of the Galaxy (2020) Issue 7 comic book shows Groot and Rocket getting Bifrosted and returning a few moments later, wondering how long they stayed on Fortnite Island, before deciding to never talk about it again.
 	Gaturro 	2021?
 	A gag from the Argentine comic strip Gaturro has the titular character trying to impress Ágatha by using popular video games. One of these games is Fortnite, which he mentions while wearing a costume resembling that of Venturion. 	A gag from the Argentine comic strip Gaturro has the titular character trying to impress Ágatha by using popular video games. One of these games is Fortnite, which he mentions while wearing a costume resembling that of Venturion.
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==Music==
Media	Media 	Date
 	"Fortnite" by 03 Greedo 	18/4/2018
 	Majority of the song is mainly centered around Fortnite, with lyrics such as "With my daughter, playin' Fortnite, PS4 b***h". Later on a commemorating music video was released 2 months later on July 25, 2018, with the video being posted on the No More Heroes YouTube channel and being presented by LakaFilms Entertainment.	Majority of the song is mainly centered around Fortnite, with lyrics such as "With my daughter, playin' Fortnite, PS4 b***h". Later on a commemorating music video was released 2 months later on July 25, 2018, with the video being posted on the No More Heroes YouTube channel and being presented by LakaFilms Entertainment.
 	"Fortnite" by Murda Beatz 	7/8/2018
 	A song by notable producer Murda Beatz centered around Fortnite with vocals done by famous rappers Lil Yachty, Yung Bans and Ski Mask the Slump God. All four of the artists involved are fans of the game and were known to post pictures or videos of them playing it back then. 	A song by notable producer Murda Beatz centered around Fortnite with vocals done by famous rappers Lil Yachty, Yung Bans and Ski Mask the Slump God. All four of the artists involved are fans of the game and were known to post pictures or videos of them playing it back then.
 	"Tone Deaf" by Eminem 	12/18/2020
 	Part of the song's lyrics are "Eating pork rinds, sword fightin' in pajamas, at the crib playin' Fortnite with your grandma". 	Part of the song's lyrics are "Eating pork rinds, sword fightin' in pajamas, at the crib playin' Fortnite with your grandma".
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