14M Copies Sold: Dungeon Crawler Carl Franchise Expands
The LitRPG series by Matt Dinniman has been acquired by Ace Books and is getting a live-action TV adaptation, tabletop RPG, and card game, with a Princess Donut Dice Set available for pre-order

The Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise, a LitRPG series by Matt Dinniman, has sold over 14 million copies and is expanding with various adaptations. The series, which was first published in 2020, has been acquired by Ace Books and now has eight installments.
A live-action TV adaptation of Dungeon Crawler Carl is in production by Peacock, and a tabletop RPG and card game, Dungeon Crawler Carl: Unstoppable, are being developed by Renegade Game Studios. The card game is a co-op or solo card-crafting, deck-building board game that tasks players with fighting through multi-level dungeons as both Carl and Princess Donut.
For fans of the series, a Princess Donut Dice Set is available for pre-order for $25. The dice set includes 1 x d4, 1 x d6, 1 x d8, 1 x d10, 1 x d12, 2 x d20, and 1 x d2. The series has become a cultural phenomenon, with its unique blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, and has even become a New York Times bestseller for almost 20 weeks.
## What's Next The franchise's expansion is a testament to its popularity, and fans can expect more exciting developments in the future. With the live-action TV adaptation and tabletop RPG on the way, fans of the series will have even more ways to engage with the world of Dungeon Crawler Carl.
## Why It Matters The success of the Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise is significant, as it shows the growing popularity of LitRPG series and the demand for adaptations in various forms of media. The franchise's expansion also highlights the importance of engaging with fans and creating new content that meets their expectations.
The Dungeon Crawler Carl series has proven to be very popular in sci-fi and fantasy communities, and its expansion is likely to attract even more fans. With its unique blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, the series has become a staple in the LitRPG genre, and its adaptations are likely to be just as successful.



