.hack Collection

The .hack Collection is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by CyberConnect2 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Originating in 2003, the series centers on an alternative history where the rise of the new millennium coincides with a major global computer network disaster in 2005, leading to the development of a new internet and the emergence of the popular virtual reality game, The World. Primarily consisting of anime and video games, the .hack franchise has expanded into manga, novels, and other related media. The film component of the collection comprises seven films released between 2003 and 2012, totaling 303 minutes in runtime. These films explore the mysterious events surrounding The World and its impact on the real world. For example, .hack//G.U. Trilogy, released in 2007, presents a significant portion of the film narrative. The .hack Collection has a total budget and revenue of zero, according to available statistics. The films within the collection have varying IMDb ratings, ranging from 5.3 to 6.2. In summary, the .hack Collection offers a glimpse into a technologically altered world through its cinematic adaptations, representing a significant part of a larger multimedia project active from 2003 to 2012.