Gabriel Niko and Saige (franchise)

Warning: this is not a real franchise.Gabriel Niko and Saige is an American media franchise produced by DreamWorks Pictures and distributed by Gabriel Combs Movies, consisting of four films, one television series, and two video games. It centres on Niko, Gabe, Saige, and Kadence as they learn to get rid of their sibling rivalry and become a family.

The franchise began with the 2011 film with the same name and it’s sequels Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Return (2014), Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Road Trip (2017), and Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Last Chapter (2020).

The franchise grossed 1.9 billion to-date.

Films
Theatrical

Gabriel Niko and Saige (2011)

Gabriel Niko and Saige, the first film in the series, was released theatrically on May 13, 2011. It was directed by Ben Stiller and written by Ryan Reynolds. The film stars Niko Lovett as Niko, Gabriel Combs as Gabe, Saige Lovett as Saige, Adam Sandler as Bonecrusher, Jeremy DeLovett as Jeremy, and Sarah Lovett as Sarah. It tells the story of Niko, Gabe, and Saige, three sibling rivals, who must learn to work together when they are attacked by a villain named Bonecrusher. The film received positive reviews, and grossed $400 million worldwide, against a budget of $90 million, and launched a new franchise.

Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Return (2014)

A sequel, Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Return, released on August 15, 2014, was once again directed by Ben Stiller and written by Ryan Reynolds. Niko Lovett, Gabriel Combs, Saige Lovett, Jeremy DeLovett, and Sarah Lovett reprise their roles as Niko, Gabe, Saige, Jeremy, and Sarah, respectively. New cast members include Kadence Lovett as Kadence and Henry Cavill as Orphan. The sequel was met with critical acclaim and grossed more than its predecessor with over $750 million worldwide.

Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Road Trip (2017)

A third film, Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Road Trip, was released on August 11, 2017. It was directed by Ben Stiller and written by Ryan Reynolds. Niko Lovett, Gabriel Combs, Saige Lovett, Kadence Lovett, Adam Sandler, Jeremy DeLovett, and Sarah Lovett reprise their roles as Niko, Gabe, Saige, Kadence, Bonecrusher, Jeremy, and Sarah, respectively. They are joined by Marti McNally, who portrays Grandma Marti (Niko‘s grandmother). The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed more than its predecessor, grossing more than $900 million worldwide.

Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Last Chapter (2020)

A fourth film, titled Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Last Chapter, is scheduled to be released theatrically and on demand on February 16, 2021.

Netflix Original

A Gabriel Niko and Saige Christmas (2020)

A Netflix Original Film, A Gabriel Niko and Saige Christmas (which was originally scheduled to be a television film), is scheduled to be released via Netflix on December 18, 2020.

Television Series
The Adventures of Gabriel Niko and Saige (2015-2020)

A television series, titled The Adventures of Gabriel Niko and Saige, was released on Netflix on May 17, 2013, and ended on August 22, 2020. The series was directed by Ben Stiller and written by Ryan Reynolds, who both return from the film series. Niko Lovett, Gabriel Combs, Saige Lovett, Kadence Lovett, Jeremy DeLovett, and Sarah Lovett reprise their roles as Niko, Gabe, Saige, Kadence, Jeremy, and Sarah, respectively. The series received mixed reviews, with praise for its casting, humor, and performances, but with criticism for its messy television plot.

Video Games
Gabriel Niko and Saige: War

A video game, titled Gabriel Niko and Saige: War, was released on Android and iOS on May 18, 2012, being developed by Nintendo. The game received negative reviews from fans of the series for its messy plot and bad graphics. The game was taken down on May 15, 2015.

Gabriel Niko and Saige: Battlegrounds

The second and latest video game, titled Gabrie, Niko and Saige: Battlegrounds, was released on PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android iOS, and Xbox Series X on August 22, 2020. It was developed by Nintendo and received positive reviews from fans for its Mortal Kombat-like style and funny lines.

Characters
Main Characters Antagonists
 * Niko (played by Niko Lovett): Niko is the main protagonist of the franchise. He is a young boy who enjoys Karate movies and video games. In the first film, he despises his siblings (Saige and Gabe) and has a rivalry with them. In the second film, he is friends with his siblings and supports them all the way through. In the third film, he wants to ride every ride at Silver Dollar City and believes his troubles to be over. In the upcoming fourth film, the team split up and he went back to hating his siblings and watching Karate movies.
 * Gabe (played by Gabriel Combs): Gabe is the secondary protagonist of the franchise. He is a teenager who has anxiety and plays games with Niko. In the first film, he is the enemy of Niko and Saige and dislikes them. In the second film, he has his doubts and cares about his siblings’ safety. In the third film, he believes the team’s troubles to be over. In the fourth film, he tries to reunite the team and friendship of the siblings.
 * Saige (played by Saige Lovett): Saige is a primary protagonist in the franchise. She is a teenager who enjoys watching makeup tutorials on YouTube. In the first film, she is a rival of Niko and Gabe and despises them. In the second film, she despises Kadence and wants to get rid of her. In the third film, she enjoys going on rides. In the fourth film, she is a rival of Niko, Gabe, and Kadence.
 * Kadence (played by Kadence Lovett): Kadence is a primary protagonist in the franchise. She is the youngest in the group who was introduced in the second film. In the second film, she gets all the attention from the parents and cries a lot. In the third film, she has united with her siblings as a teammate. In the fourth film, she despises all of them.
 * Bonecrusher (played by Adam Sandler): Bonecrusher is the main antagonist of the franchise. He appears in the first and third film and despises the kids, wanting to kill them during the flow of the films. In the first film, he hates children and wants to destroy them all. In the third film, he arrives at Silver Dollar City to get revenge on the siblings.
 * Orphan (played by Henry Cavill): Orphan is a primary antagonist of the franchise and the main antagonist of the second film. He is an orphan who wants to give children amnesia to forget who their parents are and create child robots to overthrow the world. In the second film, he is an orphan who wants to kill the siblings.
 * Bubble King (played by Matt Berry): Bubble King is a primary antagonist of the franchise and the main antagonist of the fourth and final film. He is a living bubble who controls every bubble on the planet and plots to kill the siblings for some reason. In the film, he begins his plot by blowing bubbles and mind blowing them to overthrow the world.

Film reception
Grossed: $400 million
 * Gabriel Niko and Saige (2011)

Budget: $50 million Grossed: $750 million
 * Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Return

Budget: $100 million Grossed: $900 million
 * Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Road Trip (2017)

Budget: $300 million TBA
 * Gabriel Niko and Saige: The Last Chapter (2020)