"GameSpot's mothersite, Fandom, released its list of the top franchises of 2025, with Roblox ranking number 1 overall after rising from the number 10 spot in 2024. Gaming continued to take most of the top spots, as fans spent more time in interactive worlds that are constantly updated, like Minecraft and Terraria. In film and TV, long-running franchises like Star Wars and Marvel stayed near the top thanks to new releases like Andor and Thunderbolts."
"It uses Fandom's large fan data to give a full picture of how popular and important a franchise is in entertainment and gaming. Anime also had a big year in large part because of high-profile films and celebrations. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle brought huge attention as it moved the series toward its finale,"
"The rankings also show a shift away from single launch moments toward steady output. According to Fandom's study, Roblox's top placement reflects how fans now prefer platforms with constant updates and community-created content. Smaller Roblox games, such as Dandy's World and Grow a Garden, ranked higher than well-established worlds like Minecraft and Disney by focusing on frequent events and active, niche communities."
Fandom's 2025 franchise rankings placed Roblox at number one after a significant rise from 2024, reflecting growing fan engagement with live, community-created platforms. Gaming franchises dominated the list, with interactive, constantly updated worlds such as Minecraft and Terraria remaining popular. Film and TV franchises like Star Wars and Marvel retained high placements driven by new releases including Andor and Thunderbolts. The rankings rely on a franchise factor combining worldbuilding, reviews, loyal fans, cultural impact, and consistency using extensive fan data. Anime saw major attention from theatrical releases like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc. Regular content updates rewarded franchises such as Dungeons & Dragons and Cookie Run Kingdom.
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