Nintendo made a grand return to the big screen with *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, which grossed over $1.3 billion at the global box office. Building on that success, the company is set to maintain its momentum with *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* slated for release in 2026, followed by the film adaptation of *The Legend of Zelda* in 2027.
With both movies officially scheduled, Nintendo has confirmed that it aims to establish a consistent cadence of movie releases moving forward. This was revealed during the company’s corporate briefing for the second quarter of its current fiscal year, which ends in March 2026.
The report included a graphic showcasing the official posters for *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, and *The Legend of Zelda*. Interestingly, the graphic also featured two blank spaces marked with question marks, hinting at even more Nintendo movie projects in the pipeline.
In a brief statement, Nintendo said, “We are continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future,” signaling its commitment to expanding its presence in the film industry.
It comes as no surprise that Nintendo wants to release films consistently. *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* was one of the highest-grossing films of 2023 and provided a significant boost to the company’s annual revenue.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa mentioned earlier this year that the company is working on various adaptations of its popular games. Following the success of the Mario movie, Nintendo’s next film, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, is set to hit theaters in April 2026. This project will see Nintendo collaborating once again with Universal Pictures and Illumination.
Afterwards, fans can look forward to the live-action *Zelda* movie, which is scheduled for release in 2027 and will be produced in partnership with Sony.
With these exciting developments, Nintendo is clearly gearing up to become a major player in the movie industry, bringing its beloved gaming franchises to new audiences worldwide.
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