After monitoring success Super Mario Brothers filmIt seems that Nintendo and Universal are keen to expand on their new venture beyond the upcoming sequel in 2026.
As reported Nintendo everythingA New copyright filing It is seen that the bus is listed as ‘Untitled Donki Kong Project; Motion Picture ‘The record date is 6 June 2025, with two dates listed as execution: May 9 and 17 May 2025.
Now, are we completely sure that it is related to a new film in which donkey is starring Kong? No, but given that it is listed as a ‘motion picture’ and it is from both nintendo and universal, who assumes us that perhaps a spin-off-starring DK is in very early pre-production (or if there is no pre-growing, then early discussion, at least).
Nintendo currently officially has two movie projects in functions. The first time Mario film’s direct sequel is – the rumor of being called ‘Super Mario World’ – was scheduled for release 3 April 2026The second is a legend that is the Zelda Live-Action film, which is scheduled for release 7 May 2027,
It is likely that if a donkey Kong film is actually in work, we will probably not watch it for a few years yet. However, there is a possibility that Nintendo Mario will be keen to maintain the talent of voice from the film. Seth Rogan himself voiced DK and Fred Armison gave the voice of Kranky Kong.
It seems that we are seeing the beginning of a ‘Mario Cinematic Universe’, people – or ‘MCU’ short. We are certain that there will be no confusion … maybe ‘Nintendo Cinematic Universe’ is better.
