Overview
- President Shuntaro Furukawa says Nintendo will be even more actively involved in filmmaking and is building a framework for a consistent release cadence.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is dated for April 3, 2026, as Nintendo formalizes a near‑term schedule.
- The live‑action The Legend of Zelda has begun filming in Wellington, New Zealand, targeting a 2027 release.
- Feature production and distribution will continue through established Hollywood partners, with Nintendo co‑financing and remaining deeply involved; Shigeru Miyamoto is producing the announced films.
- Nintendo Pictures is focusing on experimental short‑form work such as the Pikmin short Close to You, while reports of other projects like Donkey Kong remain unconfirmed.