The Timecop franchise began with the release of a comic book by Dark Horse Comics, introducing the concept of time travel enforcement.
The Timecop film, based on the Dark Horse comic, was released starring Jean-Claude Van Damme as the protagonist, bringing the franchise to mainstream cinema audience.
A video game adaptation of the Timecop film was released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), expanding the franchise into gaming.
A syndicated television series based on the Timecop film and comic book aired, furthering the franchise story through episodic television.