# Iconic Cartoon Game Collabs Futurama Characters are Coming to Fortnite Following Series Reboot By Colin Smith | Published 2023-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurama-x-fortnite References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/26/23807330/futurama-fortnite-collaboration-fry-leela-bender)  [Epic Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-adventure-time) announced the Futurama x [Fortnite collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hichew-returns-to-fortnite) in celebration of the recent reboot of the iconic cartoon from the early 2000s. Through this collaboration, several Futurama characters and items will be available via the in-game store in Fortnite for varying prices. The collaboration brings Bender, Fry, and Leela as playable characters, as well as an in-game glider themed after the Planet Express Ship and some mining tools and back bling specific to each character, such as a violin, a bent steel beam, mini bender, and a Zoidberg-themed emote. Aside from the items available in the store, there will also be a number of items accessible in-game through gameplay elements, such as Bender's Shiny Metal Raygun or the newly-introduced Mammoth Pistol. The store does not specify when the Futurama characters will be removed from the store. Image Credit: Epic Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cartoon Collaboration in Gaming:** The collaboration between Futurama and Fortnite highlights the trend of iconic cartoon characters appearing in popular video games. - **In-game Branded Merchandise:** The availability of Futurama characters and themed items in the in-game store of Fortnite demonstrates the trend of offering branded merchandise within video games. - **Reviving Nostalgic Ips:** The recent reboot of Futurama and its subsequent collaboration with Fortnite reflect the trend of reviving nostalgic intellectual properties to appeal to a new audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The collaboration presents an opportunity for the gaming industry to explore more partnerships with popular cartoons and bring beloved characters to video games. - **Entertainment:** The success of the Futurama x Fortnite collaboration suggests possibilities for entertainment companies to utilize video games as a platform to engage fans and promote their shows or movies. - **Merchandising:** The introduction of Futurama-themed items in an in-game store demonstrates the potential for merchandising industries to expand their reach by including virtual items in addition to physical products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adventure Cartoon Game Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortnite-adventure-time.md) - [Music-Focused Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daft-punk-1.md) - [Manga-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaiju-no-8.md) - [Anime-Inspired Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-z-bundle.md) - [Anime Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-fortnite.md) - [Platforming Survival Game Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-guys-x-fortnite.md) - [Celebrity Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-kardashian-fortnite.md) - [Comic Video Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-knight-fortnite.md) - [Musician-Inspired Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-eilish-3.md)