Overview
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) earned about $1.3 billion worldwide, setting the stage for a broader film push.
- The 2026 sequel is expected to bring back Chris Pratt as Mario, with reports indicating his involvement may not extend much further.
- Multiple outlets cite unconfirmed claims that Universal is trying to secure rights for a Metroid film, signaling a potential tonal shift.
- Metroid’s darker sci‑fi approach would likely require different casting and style than Illumination’s family‑focused Mario films.
- Nintendo’s live‑action Legend of Zelda is in development at Sony, complicating any unified cross‑studio universe as rumors of Donkey Kong and other projects continue.