Editing Double Dragon (section)

==Game series==
The first game, ''[[Double Dragon (video game)|Double Dragon]]'', was released in the arcades in 1987. A [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] version produced by Technōs was released in 1988, followed by a [[Game Boy]] version in [[1990 in video gaming|1990]]. Various licensed versions were also produced by other developers for gaming platforms such as the [[Master System]], [[Atari 2600]], [[Atari 7800]], [[Mega Drive|Genesis]], [[Atari Lynx]] and for home computers.

Two ''Double Dragon'' sequels were released for the arcade: ''[[Double Dragon II: The Revenge]]'' in [[1988 in video gaming|1988]] and ''[[Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone]]'' in [[1990 in video gaming|1990]]. Like the original, Technōs produced versions for the NES (''[[Double Dragon II: The Revenge (NES video game)|Double Dragon II: The Revenge]]'' in [[1989 in video gaming|1989]] and ''[[Double Dragon III: The Sacred Stones]]'' in [[1991 in video gaming|1991]], respectively).

In 1991, a game titled ''[[Double Dragon II (Game Boy)|Double Dragon II]]'', unrelated to its arcade and NES counterpart, was released for the [[Game Boy]].

A fourth game in the main series was released exclusively for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super NES]] in [[1992 in video gaming|1992]], titled ''[[Super Double Dragon]]''. It was the last game produced by the original team at Technōs.

The [[Game Gear]] game ''Double Dragon'' is not a port of the original arcade game, but is instead an entirely new entry in the series that has gameplay elements that are more similar to ''[[Streets of Rage]]''.

In [[1994 in video gaming|1994]], [[Tradewest]] released ''[[Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls]]'' for the Super NES and Genesis in North America and Europe, a [[fighting game]] developed by Leland Interactive based on the ''Double Dragon'' animated TV series by Bohbot Entertainment. A [[Atari Jaguar|Jaguar]] version was released by Telegames as well.

Another fighting game produced by Technōs, simply titled ''[[Double Dragon (Neo Geo)|Double Dragon]]'', was released for the [[Neo Geo (system)|Neo Geo]] arcade and home console in [[1995 in video gaming|1995]]. A [[Neo Geo CD]] version was also released, as well as a [[PlayStation]] version by Urban Plant. It was the last ''Double Dragon'' game produced by Technōs before the company went out of business.

In [[2003 in video gaming|2003]], a remake of the original ''Double Dragon'', titled ''[[Double Dragon Advance]]'', was produced by [[Atlus]] and Million (the copyrights holder of the ''Double Dragon'' series at the time) for the [[Game Boy Advance]].

In [[2009 in video gaming|2009]], a remake was released for the [[Zeebo]], developed by Brizo Interactive and published by [[Tectoy]].

In [[2011 in video gaming|2011]], another remake was released for the [[IOS (Apple)|iPhone]], developed by Brizo Interactive and published by [[Aksys Games]].

[[WayForward|WayForward Technologies]] developed ''[[Double Dragon Neon]]'', a self-parody of the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/122/1222234p1.html |title=Double Dragon is Getting a Flashy Neon Reboot – IGN |publisher=Xboxlive.ign.com |date=2012-04-04 |access-date=2014-02-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625104908/http://xboxlive.ign.com/articles/122/1222234p1.html |archive-date=2012-06-25 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The game was released on September 11, 2012, for the [[PlayStation 3]] on [[PlayStation Network]], one day later for the [[Xbox 360]] on [[Xbox Live]], and for PC in the first quarter of 2014.<ref>{{cite magazine|date=2012-07-18|title=Double Dragon: Neon Release Date – News|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/07/18/double-dragon-neon-release-date.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120721071930/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/07/18/double-dragon-neon-release-date.aspx|url-status=live|archive-date=July 21, 2012|access-date=2014-02-08|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=Game Informer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/8/5288256/slender-coming-to-consoles-krautscape-and-double-dragon-neon-hitting |title=Slender coming to consoles, Krautscape and Double Dragon: Neon hitting Steam |publisher=Polygon |date=2014-01-08 |access-date=2014-02-08}}</ref>

''Double Dragon II: Wander of the Dragons'', a 3D remake of the original ''Double Dragon II'', was released on the [[Xbox Live Arcade]] by game developer [[Gravity (Korean company)|Gravity]] in April 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/03/26/double-dragon-2-remake-heading-to-xbox-live-arcade-next-week.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329120309/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/03/26/double-dragon-2-remake-heading-to-xbox-live-arcade-next-week.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=March 29, 2013 |title=Double Dragon 2 Remake Heading To Xbox Live Arcade Next Week – News |publisher=Game Informer |date=2013-03-26 |access-date=2014-02-08}}</ref>

A compilation of the three arcade titles, titled ''Double Dragon Trilogy'', was released by [[DotEmu]] in [[2013 in video gaming|2013]] for [[iOS]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], GOG and [[Steam (service)|Steam]] platforms.

In [[2017 in video gaming|2017]], ''[[Double Dragon IV]]'' (not to be confused with ''Super Double Dragon'') was released in January 2017, for the [[PlayStation 4]] and PC, respectively, and September 7 for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. It takes place shortly after ''Double Dragon II: The Revenge'' and uses an 8-bit artstyle, similar to the NES ports of the earlier entries of the series. The title was developed by [[Arc System Works]] and former Technōs staff such as producer Takaomi Kaneko, director [[Yoshihisa Kishimoto]], character designer Koji Ogata, composer Kazunaka Yamane and programmer Kei Oyama.

In [[2023 in video gaming|2023]], a spin-off of the franchise, titled ''[[Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons]]'', was announced for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], [[Xbox One]] and [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]], and was released on July 27, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|last=Damian|first=Arthur|url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/double-dragon-gaiden-rise-of-the-dragons-release-date-trailer/|title=Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Nabs a Release Date|publisher=The Escapist|date=2023-05-31|accessdate=2024-03-17}}</ref>

===Other appearances and related games===
* ''[[U.S. Championship V'Ball|Super Spike V'Ball]]'' (NES) – the NES version which features Billy and Jimmy as playable characters.
* ''[[WWF Superstars]]'' (arcade) – features a cameo by Billy as one of the game's spectators.
* ''[[River City Ransom]]'' (NES) – the ''Double Dragon'' theme music plays during the battle against Randy and Andy, two characters based on Billy and Jimmy. The Japanese counterparts of Randy and Andy, Ryūichi and Ryūji, are recurring characters in the later ''[[Kunio-kun]]'' games. Abobo appears as a recurring enemy in the sequel, ''River City Ransom Underground''.
* ''[[Battletoads/Double Dragon]]'' (NES, GB, Genesis, SNES) – a crossover game between the ''Double Dragon'' and ''[[Battletoads]]'' franchises.
* ''[[Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer]]'' (Neo Geo) – Burnov from the second game makes a cameo as Captain Atlantis' opponent in his ending.
* ''[[Rage of the Dragons]]'' (Neo Geo) – an unofficial homage to ''Double Dragon'' produced by [[Evoga]] and [[Noise Factory]] in association with Playmore which became the current incarnation of SNK. The main characters are named Billy and Jimmy Lewis.
* ''[[Abobo's Big Adventure]]'' (PC) – an unofficial parody of various Nintendo Entertainment System titles, including ''Double Dragon'', and starring Abobo as the main character.
* ''[[River City: Rival Showdown]]'' (3DS) – both Billy and Jimmy Lee are playable characters in the Double Dragon Duel mode.
* ''[[River City Girls]]'' (PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, [[PlayStation 5]], Xbox One) – the Lee Brothers have two Dojos in River City, where the player characters can acquire new fighting moves from the brothers in exchange for money. Abobo appears as a boss in the game, Marian and Skullmageddon as shop keepers, and Burnov works as a bouncer.
* ''[[River City Girls 2]]'' (PC, Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]) – Marian appears as a playable character in the base game. Billy and Jimmy are playable via [[downloadable content]].

===Related media===
A ''Double Dragon'' comic book limited series loosely based on the games was published by [[Marvel Comics]] in [[1991 in video gaming|1991]], which lasted six issues from July to December. The comic book was written by [[Dwayne McDuffie]] for the first four issues and by [[Tom Brevoort]] and Mike Kanterovich for the final two. It features original villains and a unique story that explains the brothers' parentage.

''Double Dragon'' is one of the video games featured in the ''Rock'n Game Boy'' manga by Shigeto Ikehara, which was published in Comic BomBom from October 1989 to December 1991.

A ''[[Double Dragon (TV series)|Double Dragon]]'' animated series was produced by [[DIC Animation City]] and [[BKN|Bohbot Entertainment]], which originally aired in syndication on Bohbot's [[Amazin' Adventures]] block for two seasons from 1993 to 1995, lasting 26 episodes.

A film version of ''[[Double Dragon (film)|Double Dragon]]'' was released in theaters in 1994, directed by James Yukich and starring [[Scott Wolf]] and [[Mark Dacascos]] as the Lee brothers.