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In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'', Cranky sets up his "[[Monkey Museum]]" on [[Crocodile Isle]]. It appears as though, through his further aging, it has become more difficult to walk, as he stands with two canes. Once again, Cranky will give out information, this time for a price. In this game, Cranky also scatters several [[DK Coin|Video Game Hero Coin]]s throughout the game's various levels. Once [[Kaptain K. Rool]] is defeated Cranky will tally [[Diddy Kong]] and [[Dixie Kong]]'s "hero status" by how many Video Game Hero Coins they have collected. ''Donkey Kong Country 2'' also introduced Cranky's wife, [[Wrinkly Kong]].

In ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'', Cranky's appearances have been reduced. In [[Swanky's Sideshow]], Cranky Kong acts as Dixie and [[Kiddy Kong]]'s opponent in various ball throwing [[minigame]]s. Cranky also appears at the end of the game to criticize Dixie and Kiddy's victory over [[KAOS]] and [[Baron K. Roolenstein]], resulting in Dixie and Kiddy Kong approaching him ominously while he tries to avoid an inevitable beating by putting on glasses. At the end of the post-game cutscene, Cranky will appear in the background doing a few water-skiing tricks behind [[Funky Kong]], who pulls him with a motorboat. He eventually falls in water, but comes back to the surface holding up a sign which says "THE END" in runny ink. He is also top of the All-Time Greats list at the end of the game, having beat the game in 04:22 with 103%. If the player beats the game with the TUFST code activated, thereby attaining 105%, they will get a trophy of Cranky Kong in a black belt's outfit and will be named "Immortal Monkey!"

Cranky Kong returns in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', having taken up science. [[Cranky's Lab]] can be found in every area of ''Donkey Kong 64'' except [[Hideout Helm]]. At Cranky's Lab, the Kongs can pay Professor Cranky for several potions that can give them new powers and abilities. Also, if the Kongs manage to collect fifteen [[Banana Medal]]s, he will allow them to play ''[[Jetpac]]'', the first published computer game of {{wp|Ultimate Play The Game}} (Rare's direct predecessor). The Kongs must beat the ''Jetpac'' game in order to obtain the [[Rareware Coin]]. Cranky also acts as the Kongs' coach during their boxing match against [[King Krusha K. Rool]].

{{quote|All right, [[Mario|tough guy]]. You want [[Great Kong Army|my army]] so badly? Defeat [[Donkey Kong|my son]] in the [[Great Ring of Kong]]!|Cranky Kong|The Super Mario Bros. Movie}}

Cranky Kong appears in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]]'', voiced by [[Fred Armisen]] in the English version, his first direct appearance in ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' media. He is the ruler of the [[Donkey Kong Island|Jungle Kingdom]], and commander of his own army, the [[Great Kong Army]]. In this depiction, Cranky Kong is adorned with an Inca-styled crown and outfit, and unlike his game depiction, does not have wrinkles on his mouth. He is also depicted as being [[Donkey Kong]]'s father, and his personality is altered somewhat from his behavior in the games.