Nintendo has unveiled plans for at least four video game adaptation movies starting in 2026, as revealed in its Q2 FY 2026 investor presentation. The lineup includes a Super Mario sequel and a live-action Legend of Zelda film, with two untitled projects also teased. President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasized a consistent release cadence for future Nintendo films.
Announcement Details
During its Q2 FY 2026 results presentation, Nintendo shared its first official movie release calendar, featuring four posters for upcoming cinematic adaptations of its intellectual properties. Two films have confirmed titles and dates, while the others remain untitled with question marks. An ellipsis on the graphic suggests this may be the start of a broader push into Hollywood. Furukawa stated, 'We are continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future,' aiming for a 'consistent release cadence' of Nintendo-based films.
Confirmed Movies
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, an animated sequel from Illumination Entertainment, arrives on April 3, 2026. It follows the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie's $1 billion success and adapts elements from the Super Mario Galaxy games, with Chris Pratt reprising his role as Mario. A rumored plot synopsis mentions appearances by Yoshi, Wario, and Bowser Jr.
The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo's first live-action movie in the modern era, is scheduled for May 7, 2027. Directed by Wes Ball of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes fame and produced by Sony Pictures, it stars Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda. The story involves a young hero confronting an ancient evil across the land.
Untitled Projects
The two mystery films are speculative. One is rumored to be a Donkey Kong spin-off from Illumination, potentially starring Seth Rogen, supported by a copyright filing for an 'Untitled Donkey Kong Motion Picture.' The other could involve Metroid, Mario, Luigi's Mansion, or Kirby, with reports of a Metroid adaptation in development but no details confirmed.