Overview

• Nintendo set The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for April 2026 and a live-action The Legend of Zelda for May 2027.
• The company reorganized a subsidiary in August to expand live events and merchandise tied to movie characters.
• The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023 was a record-breaking hit that lifted sales of games in the franchise.
• Shigeru Miyamoto frames films as lasting gateways that draw audiences back to Nintendo’s games.
• Capcom, involved in 21 films since 1994, scheduled its next franchise movie for October 2026, with analysts saying strong IP use diversifies revenue and builds recognition.