Editing Monica and Friends (section)

== Franchise ==
=== Television and film adaptations ===
==== Animated series ====
{{Main|Monica and Friends (TV series)}}
The characters of Monica and Friends are also the protagonists of which can be considered the first Brazilian animation series. After being introduced on television as advertising-boys in TV advertisements from the mid-1960s, complete stories began to be produced in 1976 starting with a Christmas TV special which aired on [[TV Globo|Rede Globo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vejasp.abril.com.br/coluna/memoria/o-natal-da-turma-da-monica|title=O Natal da Turma da Mônica|language=PT-BR|work=Veja|date=December 22, 2017|access-date=March 5, 2025}}</ref> With the success of the animations, Mauricio managed to get his characters to star in feature films for the cinema in 1982, starting with the film ''[[As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica]]'', which contained stories adapted from different comics and this format of compiling episodes (which later aired on TV) continued in the following decades, with the films being also distributed directly to video over the time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/ilustrad/fq07129818.htm|title=Clássicos da Turma da Mônica|language=PT-BR|work=Folha de S.Paulo|date=December 7, 1998|access-date=March 5, 2025}}</ref> The only two films that managed to feature full original stories were ''[[A Princesa e o Robô]]'' from 1984 and ''[[Uma Aventura no Tempo]]'' from 2007.

In 1999, a series of animated shorts with the characters was produced for Globo's children's program ''[[Angel Mix]]'' during negotiations for a sketch featuring Mauricio de Sousa's characters on the channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/fsp/tvfolha/tv27069911.htm|title=Turma da Mônica estréia na Globo|language=PT-BR|work=Folha de S.Paulo|date=June 27, 1999|access-date=March 5, 2025}}</ref> A regular broadcast of the series on TV only occurred in 2004 after negotiations with the [[Cartoon Network (Latin America)|Cartoon Network]] that since this year began broadcasting new episodes exclusively on the channel, still remaining on the schedule together of sister channels [[Tooncast]] and [[Boomerang (Latin American TV channel)|Boomerang]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dgabc.com.br/Noticia/168487/turma-da-monica-estreia-neste-domingo-na-tv|title=Turma da Mônica estréia neste domingo na TV|language=PT-BR|work=Diario do Grande ABC|date=June 25, 2004|access-date=March 5, 2025}}</ref> 

* ''[[The Adventures of Monica and Friends|As Aventuras da Turma da Mônica]]'' (1982)
* ''[[The New Adventures of Monica and Friends|As Novas Aventuras da Turma da Mônica]]'' (1986)
* ''[[Monica e a Sereia do Rio|Mônica e a Sereia do Rio]]'' (1987)
* ''O Bicho-Papão'' (1987)
* ''A Estrelinha Mágica'' (1988, direct-to-video)
* ''Chico Bento, Óia a Onça!'' (1990, direct-to-video)
* ''O Natal de Todos Nós'' (1992, direct-to-video)
* ''Quadro a Quadro'' (1996, direct-to-video)
* ''Videogibi: O Mônico'' (1997, direct-to-video)
* ''Videogibi: O Plano Sangrento'' (1998, direct-to-video)
* Videogibi: O Estranho Soro do Dr. X (1998, direct-to-video)
* Videogibi: A Ilha Misteriosa (1999, direct-to-video)
* ''Coleção Grandes Aventuras da Turma da Mônica'' (2002, recovery direct-to-video including new episodes)
* ''[[Cine Gibi: O Filme]]'' (2004)
* ''Cine Gibi 2'' (2005, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 3: Planos Infalíveis'' (2008, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 4: Meninos e Meninas'' (2009, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 5: Luzes, Câmera, Ação!'' (2010, direct-to-video)
* ''Se Liga na Turma da Mônica - Volume 1'' (2011, direct-to-video)
* ''Se Liga na Turma da Mônica - Volume 2'' (2012, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 6 - Hora do Banho'' (2013, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 7 - Bagunça Animal'' (2014, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 8 - Tá Brincando?'' (2015, direct-to-video)
* ''Cine Gibi 9 - Vamos Fazer de Conta!'' (2016, direct-to-video)

==== Related animations ====
Series launched to promote "Monica Toy" line launched by Tok & Stok, which features an ultra-stylized version of the characters of Monica in traits that refer to Toy Arts and famous franchises like [[Hello Kitty]], [[Pucca]] and [[Gogo's Crazy Bones]]. There are currently 9 seasons, with mini-episodes each with about 30 seconds long, with 2D animation and exclusive language for web delivery.

From the episode "Hiccups" (released on July 17, 2013), the series was renamed and had its shortened to just "Monica Toy" title. On October 7, 2013, the series premiered on [[Cartoon Network (Latin America)|Cartoon Network]] in the interprograma format, debuting two episodes a week and airing at various times.

In 2017, the ''Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica'' series was announced during the [[Comic Con Experience]] in [[São Paulo]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://entretenimento.uol.com.br/noticias/redacao/2017/12/10/mauricio-de-sousa-mostra-visual-da-turma-da-monica-no-cinema-e-se-emociona.amp.htm|title=Mauricio de Sousa revela visual da Turma da Mônica no cinema e se emociona|website=UOL|language=pt-br|date=December 10, 2017|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> In 2019, MSP announced that the series would launch on [[Gloob]] and [[Gloobinho]] channels in 2020,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://telaviva.com.br/26/06/2019/vamos-brincar-e-a-nova-serie-da-mauricio-de-sousa-producoes-para-o-gloob/?amp|title="Vamos Brincar" é a nova série da Mauricio de Sousa Produções para o Gloob|work=Tela Viva|language=PT-BR|date=June 26, 2019|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> the first episodes of the production were made available on the now-defunct Giga Gloob app on October 12, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://revistacrescer.globo.com/entretenimento/filmes-e-tv/noticia/2022/10/serie-vamos-brincar-com-a-turma-da-monica-estreia-no-giga-gloob-no-dia-das-criancas.ghtml|title=Série 'Vamos Brincar com a Turma da Mônica' estreia no Giga Gloob no Dia das Crianças|work=Revista Crescer|language=PT-BR|date=October 10, 2022|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> 

On July 11, 2023, after Giga Gloob was discontinued by [[TV Globo|Globo]], the first 10 episodes were transferred and made available on [[Globoplay]] streaming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infoanimation.com.br/2023/07/animacao-pre-escolar-da-turma-da-monica.html?m=1|title=
Animação pré-escolar da Turma da Mônica estreia no Globoplay|date=July 13, 2023|work=Info Animation|language=PT-BR|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref> The second part, with 16 episodes, was released on the platform on October 12, the same day the series debuted on the Gloobinho channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CyMazBWpdjr/?igshid=ZWI2YzEzYmMxYg==|title=Você piscou e eu trouxe os lançamentos da semana!|author=[[Globoplay]]|work=Instagram|language=pt-br|date=October 9, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.infoanimation.com.br/2023/10/globoplay-e-gloobinho-estreiam-novos.html?m=1|title=Globoplay e Gloobinho estreiam novos episódios da série pré-escolar da Turma da Mônica|language=PT-BR|work=Info Animation|date=October 12, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref>

==== Live-actions ====
In 2019, in cooperation with [[Paris Filmes]], [[Globo Filmes]] and [[Paramount Pictures]], Mauricio de Sousa Produções released in Brazilian cinemas the movie ''Turma da Mônica: Laços'', on June 27, being directed by [[Daniel Rezende]]. The movie was based on the best-selling eponymous graphic novel, written and drawn by siblings Victor Cafaggi and Lu Cafaggi. This was the first Monica and Friends live-action movie in which the main characters are played by real-life children, since the previous live-action movies were presented in the form of theater performances using adults in articulated mascots costumes.

The plot of the movie revolves around the relationship of the friends. When Jimmy Five's dog, Fluffy, is abruptly abducted, the children must unite and eventually overcome their differences while facing new adventures on the way so they can bring their loyal friend back home.

The movie presents Giulia Benite as Monica, Kevin Vechiatto as Jimmy Five, Laura Rauseo as Maggy and Gabriel Moreira as Smudge. It has been overly praised by Brazilian critics, who praises the balance between cartoonish situations with human conflicts. The movie represented one of the highest Brazilian box office of 2019.

In 2021, ''Turma da Mônica: Lições'' was released in Brazilian cinemas on December 30. It is the sequel to ''Turma da Mônica: Laços'', and based on the graphic novel of the same name written and drawn by siblings Victor Cafaggi and Lu Cafaggi. The film features Monica, Jimmy Five, Maggy and Smudge forget to do their homework and run away from school (6th or 7th year of elementary school). But not everything goes as expected, and Mônica is transferred to another school, triggering the group's separation. The decision was made by the parents of the four friends, who think that they are spending too much time together and that this could harm them in their responsibilities. From this rupture, they are forced to find new friends and face their own fears and insecurities. The group will then have to face the consequences of their decisions, mature and discover the real value and meaning of the word friendship.<ref> https://www.adorocinema.com/filmes/filme-276532/</ref>

[[Mauricio de Sousa Produções|MSP]] formed a partnership with [[Globoplay]] ([[TV Globo|Globo]]'s streaming service) produced the live-action series inspired by ''Monica and Friends'' characters and being the sequel to the films ''[[Monica and Friends: Bonds|Turma da Mônica: Laços]]'' and ''Turma da Mônica: Lições'', titled ''Turma da Mônica – A Série'', which premiered on July 21, 2022, which contains 8 episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.omelete.com.br/turma-da-monica/turma-da-monica-serie-live-action-ganha-data-de-estreia-no-globoplay|title=Turma da Mônica Série live-action ganha data de estreia no Globoplay|website=Omelete|language=pt-br|date=July 9, 2022|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref>

On November 27, 2023, it was renewed for a second season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.omelete.com.br/series-tv/turma-da-monica-a-serie-nova-temporada|title=Turma da Mônica: A Série terá nova temporada com elenco renovado|website=Omelete|language=pt-br|date=November 27, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://oglobo.globo.com/play/series/noticia/2023/11/27/serie-turma-da-monica-tera-nova-temporada-no-globoplay.ghtml|title=Série 'Turma da Mônica' terá nova temporada no Globoplay|website=O Globo|language=pt-br|date=November 27, 2023|access-date=December 2, 2023}}</ref>

A [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the franchise presented by [[List of Monica and Friends characters#Franklin|Franklin]] and [[List of Monica and Friends characters#Milena|Milena]], accompanied by the dog [[Blu (Monica and Friends)|Blu]]. The series began filming on July 6, 2022 until it concluded in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.omelete.com.br/turma-da-monica/franjinha-milena-turma-da-monica-serie-hbo-max|title=Franjinha e Milena ganharão série para a HBO Max|website=Omelete|language=pt-br|date=2022-07-06|access-date=2024-04-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.estadao.com.br/emais/tv/serie-franjinha-e-milena-em-busca-da-ciencia-tem-gravacoes-finalizadas/|title=Série 'Franjinha e Milena em Busca da Ciência' tem gravações finalizadas|website=Estadão|date=2022-09-07|access-date=2024-04-28}}</ref> On February 15, 2024, [[Max (streaming service)|Max]] (formerly HBO Max) announced that the series would debut on February 27 for its platform and also on the [[Discovery Kids (Latin American TV channel)|Discovery Kids]] channel.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Amendola|first=Beatriz|url=https://www.omelete.com.br/series-tv/franjinha-e-milena-em-busca-da-ciencia-ganha-trailer-fofo-e-data-confira|title=Franjinha e Milena em Busca da Ciência ganha trailer fofo e data; confira|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-04-28|website=Omelete|language=pt-br}}</ref>

===Video games===
[[File:Wondermonica.png|thumb|250px|'''Top:''' ''Turma da Mônica na Terra dos Monstros''<br>'''Bottom:''' ''Wonder Boy in Monster World'', on which the former game is based]]
In the 1990s, [[Westone Bit Entertainment|Westone]] developed three ''Monica and Friends''—based titles for [[Tectoy]] for the [[Master System]] and [[Mega Drive]], modified from installments in Westone's ''[[Wonder Boy]]'' series.

{| class="wikitable" | width: 800
|-
!Console
!Original game
!Original release
!Modified game
!Release
|-
|[[Master System]]
|''[[Wonder Boy in Monster Land]]''
|1987
|''Mônica no Castelo do Dragão''
|1991
|-
|[[Master System]]
|''[[Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap]]''
|1989
|''Turma da Mônica em O Resgate''
|1993
|-
|[[Mega Drive]]
|''[[Wonder Boy in Monster World]]''
|1991
|''Turma da Mônica na Terra dos Monstros''
|1994
|-
|}

In the 1990s, MSP released three CD-ROMs with short stories complemented by minigames: ''Mônica Dentuça'' (1995), ''Cebolinha e Floquinho'' (1996) and ''A Roça do Chico Bento'' (1998). Two CDs for creating comic books with both Monica and Chuck Billy were also released.

In September 2010, Tec Toy announced that they would produce an exclusive game for videogame console [[Zeebo]] ''Turma da Mônica - Vamos Brincar Nº1'', but the game was canceled months later. The idea was to create a series of eight puzzle games, but due to the end of the island{{clarify|date=August 2023}} the project was canceled.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jogos.uol.com.br/ultnot/multi/2010/12/16/ult530u8868.jhtm|title=Primeiro jogo da Turma da Mônica para Zeebo é coletânea de 6 minigames|language=pt|date=2010-12-16|publisher=[[Universo Online|UOL]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709224630/http://jogos.uol.com.br/ultnot/multi/2010/12/16/ult530u8868.jhtm|archive-date=2012-07-09|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2012, "Quero Ser da Turma da Mônica", a game where the user can create a digital avatar in the style of the characters, was released for [[iOS]]. In 2013 a game was released for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] called "Coelhadas da Mônica" (Bunny-Bashing Monica), a puzzle game like [[Angry Birds]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.techtudo.com.br/tudo-sobre/s/coelhadas-da-monica.html | title=Coelhadas da Mônica &#124; Jogos &#124; Download | access-date=2014-03-17 | archive-date=2014-03-18 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318022345/http://www.techtudo.com.br/tudo-sobre/s/coelhadas-da-monica.html | url-status=live }}</ref> And in 2014, the game "Jogo do Cascão" (The Smudge Game) was released as a 2D platform running game with multiple stages.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.techtudo.com.br/tudo-sobre/s/jogo-do-cascao.html | title=Jogo do Cascão &#124; Jogos &#124; Download | access-date=2014-04-11 | archive-date=2014-04-09 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409102056/http://www.techtudo.com.br/tudo-sobre/s/jogo-do-cascao.html | url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2018, a tower defense game using 8-bit sprites was made by developer Mad Mimic entitled "Mônica e a Guarda dos Coelhos" and was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]], [[Nintendo Switch]] and computer.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://canaltech.com.br/games/analise-monica-e-guarda-dos-coelhos-129601/ | title=Análise &#124; Mônica e Guarda dos Coelhos é ótimo e divertido, mas peca na história | date=21 December 2018 }}</ref> In 2025, the game [[Minecraft]] received skins based on Monica and Friends.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.omelete.com.br/games/turma-da-monica-minecraft-skin | title=Minecraft receberá skins da Turma da Mônica e fará evento especial, veja tudo | date=4 March 2025 }}</ref>

=== Theme park ===
An [[amusement park]] themed with Mauricio de Sousa's characters is located at the Eldorado Shopping in São Paulo. It was opened in January 1993, and features a number of attractions, like the "Carrossel do Horácio" (Horacio's merry-go-round, a [[carousel]] featuring dinosaurs instead of horses), the 3-D cinema, and many more. The Parque da Mônica of [[Curitiba]] and of [[Rio de Janeiro]] were also created, in 1998 and 2001, respectively, but both were closed, in 2000 and 2005, respectively. Until the end of 2006, it had its own comic book, featuring adventures of Monica and her friends at the park. When Panini Comics started to publish Mauricio's works, this comic was replaced by ''Turma da Mônica'' (Monica and Friends).

The park was removed from Eldorado Shopping Center on early 2010, when the space occupied by it was asked back by the shopping administrators.<ref name="guia da folha">{{cite web|url=http://guia.folha.com.br/crianca/ult10047u675820.shtml|title=Parque da Mônica fecha as portas em 16 de fevereiro|last=Seragusa|first=Fabiana|date=7 January 2010|publisher=[[Folha de S. Paulo|Guia da Folha]]|language=pt|access-date=28 March 2010|archive-date=14 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314110745/http://guia.folha.com.br/crianca/ult10047u675820.shtml|url-status=live}}</ref> Mauricio de Sousa had already announced that the mall had requested the area back in July 2009.<ref name="guia da folha"/> The administration of the Shopping said that the mall was seeking more up-to-date alternatives, which fall under consumers' expectations.<ref name="guia da folha"/>

In March 2015, it was announced that the park would be reopened at Shopping SP Market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2015/03/parque-da-monica-sera-reaberto-em-shopping-da-zona-sul-de-sp.html|title=Parque da Mônica será reaberto em shopping da Zona Sul de SP|date=2015-03-06|publisher=G1|language=pt|access-date=2015-03-07|archive-date=2021-05-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505141825/http://g1.globo.com/sao-paulo/noticia/2015/03/parque-da-monica-sera-reaberto-em-shopping-da-zona-sul-de-sp.html|url-status=live}}</ref>