Overview

• The release date has been moved from March 26, 2027 to May 7, 2027, extending the production schedule by six weeks.
• Shigeru Miyamoto said via Nintendo’s official channels that the extra time will help deliver a “great film” by addressing production demands.
• The May 7 launch slot was freed by Marvel’s decision to push Avengers: Secret Wars to December 2027, providing breathing room in the pre-summer blockbuster calendar.
• The film is co-produced by Nintendo and Sony Pictures under director Wes Ball, who is pursuing a grounded, “live-action Miyazaki” style.
• Nintendo’s cautious IP management and the $1.3 billion success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie raise expectations for this adaptation.