Netflix (NFLX) and Sony (SONY) stocks were up on Tuesday following reports that the two would work together on a Crash Bandicoot series. This would mark the first time that the former PlayStation mascot has been the star of a series, though he did appear briefly in the Spyro the Dragon spin-off series Skylanders Academy, which also debuted on Netflix.
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Details of the Crash Bandicoot series are still unknown, including when it will be released and what talent will be behind it. The decision to create a Crash Bandicoot series comes after a revitalization of the franchise a few years ago. That started with the 2017 release of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, followed by Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled in 2019, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time in 2020, Crash Bandicoot: On the Run! in 2021, and Crash Team Rumble in 2023.
Netflix and Sony teaming up on a Crash Bandicoot series isn’t too surprising. Sony has been leveraging its video game franchises by making adaptations of them. A couple of recent examples include live-action adaptations of The Last of Us and Twisted Metal. It also has plans for film versions of Jak and Daxter, Ghost of Tsushima, Days Gone, Gravity Rush, Helldivers, and the Horizon series.
Netflix & Sony Stock Movements Today
Netflix stock was up 0.47% on Tuesday, extending a 23.38% year-to-date rally. The streaming company’s shares have also increased 44.13% over the past 12 months.
Sony stock was up 0.87% today, building on a 40.55% increase since the start of 2025. The entertainment company’s shares have also gained 60.78% over the past year.
Netflix vs. Sony: Which Stock Do Analysts Prefer?
Turning to the TipRanks stock comparison tool, traders can see which of these two stocks analysts favor. Netflix and Sony both have consensus Moderate Buy ratings from analysts. However, NFLX stock has a much higher upside potential at 27.5%, compared to a possible 12.34% upside for SONY shares.
