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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Television series
All the series from the Rare Cinematic Universe were released on Buddy+.

Cast and Characters
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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.

Box-office performance
Each film is linked to the "Box office" section of its article.

Critical and public response
Each film and television series is linked to the "Critical response" section of its article.

Accolades
Main article: List of accolades received by the Rare Cinematic Universe

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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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