While the first and second films were met with mixed reviews, they were successful at the box office and are credited with launching the career of Jim Carrey.

[1][2][3][4] Bernstein later acknowledged that the concept for the character of Ace Ventura came from wanting to do a comedic version of Sherlock Holmes and watching the Stupid Pet Tricks segment on Late Night with David Letterman.

The actor stated that "[he] might continue down the road, but [he's] taking a break from acting", while elaborating that if a script is presented to him that he feels like is needed to be created he may reconsider.

While the original movies had a strongly cartoon-style comedic aesthetic, the animated series is characterized by slapstick and children-friendly cartoon humor.

[12] The titular character, voiced by Canadian actor Michael Hall, continues his goofy antics as a private investigator for animals of all species.

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls – a handheld LCD video game released in 1995, to coincide with the titular film.

[28] Ace Ventura: Pet Detective - The Case of the Serial Shaver – developed by Brilliant Digital Entertainment, the game was released on PC CD-ROM in 2000.