Universal Pictures' Spanish release calendar has revealed an untitled event film from Illumination and Nintendo scheduled for April 2028. The listing appears shortly after the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. It aligns with prior copyright filings hinting at a Donkey Kong animated spinoff.
Universal Pictures Spain updated its release calendar to include an 'Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film' set for April 12, 2028. The entry, listed in big red text, marks the next collaboration between the animation studio and Nintendo following The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which achieved massive box office success despite mixed critical reviews. No further details on the film's content have been provided by the studios. The announcement coincides with copyright filings from last year that suggested an animated Donkey Kong spinoff movie targeting 2028. Industry insider MyTimeToShineHello has claimed this could be part of a broader 'Nintendo Cinematic Universe,' including a Star Fox film possibly starring Glen Powell for 2030, as well as projects based on Kirby, Luigi's Mansion, and Super Smash Bros. Separate rumors from insider V Scooper indicate competition between Sony Pictures and Universal Pictures over live-action Metroid rights, with pitches for a family-friendly sci-fi horror adaptation. A potential Pikmin movie is also mentioned, though Nintendo has struggled to develop ideas for it. Insiders note that such Hollywood projects often evolve quickly, with some leaks based on outdated information.
