The Lone Ranger debuted as a radio show, created by George W. Trendle and developed by Fran Striker, marking the beginning of the franchise.
The Lone Ranger television series premiered, bringing the character to a new medium and wider audience.
A feature film adaptation starring Clayton Moore as The Lone Ranger was released, expanding the franchise into cinema.
A major motion picture adaptation of The Lone Ranger starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer was released, revitalizing the franchise for modern audiences.