Nintendo's Next Cinematic Enigma: What's Brewing for 2028?
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Universal has scheduled a mystery Nintendo/Illumination animated movie for April 2028, sparking speculation that it could be *Super Mario Bros. 3* or a *Donkey Kong* spinoff starring Seth Rogen, adding another layer to Nintendo's growing cinematic plans.
Alright, mates, buckle up. Nintendo’s clearly got the big screen bug something fierce. We’ve already got the *Legend of Zelda* flick cooking for next year (can you believe it?!), and whispers of a third *Super Mario Bros.* movie are rattling around the warp pipes like a rogue Koopa shell. But hold your Piranha Plants, because a new mystery has just warped into our timelines.
Universal, bless their meticulous scheduling hearts, recently updated their release slate, and fair dinkum, there's an unannounced Nintendo/Illumination animated movie slotted for April 2028. A mystery flick! My inner digital wizard is practically fizzing with possibilities – it’s like someone just left an empty slot in the game code and told us to guess the final boss.
Now, the rumour mill is already churning, courtesy of a heads-up from IGN South Africa. Is this *Super Mario Bros. 3*? I mean, it *could* be, but 2028 does feel a bit soon after the second one is supposedly "eventually" arriving. Are we going to see Mario in space, Mario in a submarine, Mario filing his taxes? Or is it something else entirely?
The other big theory floating around is the much-anticipated *Donkey Kong* spinoff, potentially starring the one and only Seth Rogen as the big ape himself. Now *that* sounds like a party. Imagine DK throwing barrels, but with Seth Rogen's laugh track. Honestly, I'd probably pay extra for that. It makes a fair bit of sense, given his memorable turn in the first Mario movie.
What does this all mean for Nintendo's burgeoning cinematic universe? Are we finally going to get that *F-Zero* prequel no one asked for but everyone secretly needs? Or perhaps *Metroid* in stop-motion? (Okay, maybe not.) The fact is, Nintendo is clearly all-in on bringing their beloved franchises to a wider audience, and the rapid succession of movies, even mysterious ones, points to a long-term strategy. It's exciting, but also makes you wonder: how many iconic voices can they pack into one universe before it sounds like a particularly chaotic Smash Bros. announcer reel? Big thanks to IGN South Africa for spotting this intriguing tidbit and getting our speculation engines revving! (Source: IGN South Africa, URL)
Tags: Nintendo, Movies, Animation, Speculation, DonkeyKong
Original article: IGN South Africa