kotaku.com·Apr 28, 2026
Illumination has announced that its next Nintendo movie will be released on April 12, 2028, following the recent success of *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*. While details are scarce, speculation suggests it could be a *Donkey Kong* film, as Nintendo aims to expand its cinematic universe.
Nintendo's strategy to expand its cinematic universe through collaboration with Illumination highlights potential for cross-media revenue streams and brand extension. For game studios and developers, this signals an opportunity to explore similar partnerships in film or streaming, leveraging popular IPs to increase visibility and profitability.