Woody Woodpecker (franchise)

Woody Woodpecker
Created by
Original workKnock Knock (1940)
Owner
Years
  • 1940–present
Print publications
ComicsDell Comics (1942–1974)
Gold Key Comics (1962–1984)
Harvey Comics (1991–1994)
Films and television
Film(s)Woody Woodpecker (2017)
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
(2024)
Short film(s)Woody Woodpecker shorts
(1940-1972)
Web series
Animated series
Games
Video game(s)List of video games
Miscellaneous
Theme park attraction(s)Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster

Woody Woodpecker is an American media franchise that originally started in 1940 with the release of the short film Knock Knock. The franchise was created by Walter Lantz and produced by Walter Lantz Productions and is distributed by Universal Pictures.

The franchise revolves around about the humorous adventures and interactions of Woody Woodpecker and his friends like Winnie Woodpecker, enemies like Buzz Buzzard and other characters. The stories revolve around Woody's cheeky and often chaotic pranks, his attempts to solve problems, and his interactions with other characters such as Andy Panda, Chilly Willy, Winnie Woodpecker, Knothead, Splinter, Buzz Buzzard and others.