Resolution criteria

This market resolves YES if Mattel acquires the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise by December 31, 2035. Resolution requires a completed acquisition where Mattel obtains ownership of the intellectual property rights held by Bagdasarian Productions or its successor entity. The acquisition must be publicly announced and confirmed through official statements from Mattel or the selling entity. If no acquisition by Mattel occurs by the deadline, the market resolves NO.

Background

Bagdasarian Productions currently holds the rights to Alvin and the Chipmunks and is owned and operated by Ross Bagdasarian Jr. and Janice Karman. In November 2021, the company and franchise were put up for sale for $300 million, with Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) reported as an interested buyer. As of that time, the company had not come to terms with a buyer. The franchise encompasses music, television shows, films, and merchandise spanning decades.

Considerations

Mattel is a toy and entertainment company with no publicly reported interest in acquiring Alvin and the Chipmunks as of early 2026. The franchise has been actively marketed for sale since 2021, but no acquisition has been completed. Other potential acquirers (ViacomCBS/Paramount, Disney, Netflix) have been mentioned as more likely candidates based on their existing media portfolios and streaming strategies.

This description was generated by AI.