The Boss Baby (franchise)

The Boss Baby franchise is an American media franchise created by DreamWorks Animation, loosely based on the 2010 picture book The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee. The franchise primarily consists of an animated feature film series and an animated television series.

The first film, The Boss Baby, was released in 2017 and tells the story of a seven-year-old boy named Tim Templeton whose life is turned upside down when his parents bring home a suit-wearing, briefcase-toting baby brother, Ted Templeton Jr., who is secretly an agent on a mission from Baby Corp. The film was a commercial success, leading to further installments.

The Boss Baby: Back in Business is an animated television series that premiered on Netflix in 2018 and continued the story, focusing on Boss Baby navigating the corporate world of Baby Corp while living with the Templeton family. The series ran for four seasons.

The Boss Baby: Family Business, the second film in the franchise, was released in 2021. This film sees Tim and Ted as adults who must revert to their childhood selves to stop a nefarious plot threatening to turn babies into naughty children.

The franchise is known for its blend of corporate satire, family dynamics, and fantastical elements. It has generally received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its animation and voice acting but criticism for its plot and humor. Despite critical reception, the franchise has maintained a significant audience and continues to be a popular choice for family entertainment. The central theme often revolves around the importance of family and the bond between siblings, presented through the lens of a highly stylized and often absurd narrative.