# Revived 90s Cartoons A Nickeleon Movie will Star Favorite Characters from the 90s By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nickeleon-movie References: [dev2.refinery29](http://www.dev2.refinery29.com/2016/01/102082/nickelodeon-is-bringing-your-favorite-cartoons-back-to-life) With the [comic book franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) mashing superhero plot lines, Star Wars starting to blend its major series with minor one-off films and other interesting cross-overs, it should come as no surprise that the recently announced [Nickelodeon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeturtle-and-nickelodeon) movie will be doing the same. Yet it's a double whammy when it comes to pop culture since it will bring together some of people's favorite [90s cartoon characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead) in one film. Dubbed NickToons, the Nickelodeon movie will be pulling characters from Rugrats, Ren & Stimpy, Rocko’s Modern Life, Aaahh! Real Monsters, and The Angry Beavers. A fun way to pay a nostalgic tribute to these childhood staples, the highly-anticipated Nickelodeon movie will be directed and co-written by Jared Hess. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgia Entertainment:** Opportunity to create more movies and TV shows that feature childhood favorites to tap into the nostalgia of older audiences. - **Cross-over Franchises:** Opportunity to combine characters from different franchises to create new stories and engage fans from multiple fanbases. - **Revival Culture:** Opportunity to bring back past beloved franchises, reimagined for modern audiences to introduce them to new generations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has a chance to capitalize on nostalgia and revive classic franchises for both older and new audiences. - **Merchandising:** With the resurgence of interest in classic franchises, there is a chance for merchandise companies to sell products targeting both new and older fans. - **Technology:** Technological advancements, like CGI and deepfake technology, can revive old content and introduce it to new audiences with updated visuals and graphics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcoming Nostalgic Animated Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plankton-the-movie.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugrats-adventures-in-gameland.md) - [Cartoon-Based Reversible Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeturtle-and-nickelodeon.md) - [Cartoon Painting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-painting-collections-diamond-art-club-and-paramount-join-forces-for.md) - [Interactive Character Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nickwatch.md) - [90s Cartoon-Themed Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-x-tmnt-products.md) - [Cartoon Summer Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-crossovers.md) - [Cartoon-Shaped Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-shapes.md) - [Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-x-spongebob-squarepants.md)