Overview

• Nintendo said Warpstar, consolidated as a subsidiary on April 1, 2025, has been renamed Nintendo Stars Inc.
• The unit is responsible for ancillary use tied to films featuring Nintendo IP, which the company defines as extending characters and worlds into live events, merchandise, licensing, and related projects.
• Founded in 2001 as a 50/50 venture between Nintendo and HAL Laboratory, Warpstar has historically managed the Kirby franchise across games and other media.
• Nintendo confirmed the subsidiary will continue its Kirby ancillary business as it takes on broader film‑adjacent responsibilities.
• Upcoming films cited as near‑term focuses include The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel on April 3, 2026, and a live‑action The Legend of Zelda on May 7, 2027, with reported casting of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda.