The Super Mario Bros. Movie
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Rosalina and Samus have new Nintendo eShop cards, plus an eShop credit sale is live
Nintendo has released new $200 and $150 eShop cards featuring Rosalina and Samus, respectively. Additionally, a sale is currently active on the Nintendo eShop, offering the $10 credit for $8.98. These new cards and the ongoing sale provide opportunities for fans to purchase digital content.
Talking Point: If The Star Fox Rumours Are True, Where The Heck's Our Captain Toad Sequel?
Amidst rumors of a new Star Fox game, this article argues that Nintendo should prioritize a sequel to Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. The author points to Captain Toad's increased visibility in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sequel as evidence of his potential, contrasting it with the long gap since the last Captain Toad game and the lukewarm reception of the most recent Star Fox title.
Bloodborne is Getting an Animated Adaptation With JackSepticEye’s Involvement
Sony Pictures is producing an R-rated animated adaptation of the PlayStation 4 game Bloodborne, with PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation, and YouTuber JackSepticEye (Seán McLoughlin) co-producing. While details are scarce, the adaptation aims to stay true to the game's gothic horror spirit and setting of Yharnam. This announcement comes as Sony continues to expand its video game intellectual properties into other media, with adaptations of The Last of Us, Helldivers, and Horizon also in development.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now the third-highest-grossing video game movie of all time, as it crosses half a…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has achieved the third-highest-grossing video game movie status globally, earning $628.7 million. Despite mixed reviews, the film's sequel has surpassed its predecessor's opening weekend performance, with $372.5 million made during its initial release.
Unsurprisingly, The Mario Galaxy Movie Is Already 2026's Biggest Box Office Hit
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the highest-grossing film of 2026, earning $629 million globally in just a few weeks. This success follows the billion-dollar performance of the first movie. The film faces competition later in the year from major releases like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers Doomsday, and Toy Story 5.
Every game rumored for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
This article compiles rumors and speculation about games potentially coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. While only a few titles have confirmed release dates, numerous unannounced games, including remakes and new installments in existing franchises, are rumored to be in development or planned for porting. Sources like NateTheHate are cited for many of these claims, though the article stresses that these are unconfirmed.
After Johnny Cage, Karl Urban Wants To Play Another Famous John In A Video Game Movie
Actor Karl Urban, who will play Johnny Cage in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, expressed his desire to portray John Marston in a potential Red Dead Redemption film or TV adaptation. Urban cited Red Dead Redemption as one of his favorite games and mentioned his past role in the Doom movie. The article also touches on Take-Two Interactive's cautious approach to licensing its intellectual properties for adaptations, citing past successes and failures.
Ex-Nintendo marketing lead believes Illumination used Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as an "IP…
Former Nintendo marketing lead Kit Ellis theorizes that Illumination included Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as an "IP landgrab" to secure rights to characters. Ellis suggests the animation studio wanted to claim as many potential movie IPs as possible, even if they weren't immediately planned for film adaptation. This discussion follows rumors of a new Star Fox game announcement.
As Mario rakes in box office gold, Luigi could be the next one up
Following the box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is reportedly considering a Luigi's Mansion film adaptation. Leaks suggest that the company is exploring pitches for a Luigi-centered movie, potentially expanding their cinematic universe. Nintendo also has other franchise options like Donkey Kong, given the character's popularity and recent game awards.
How Mario and Donkey Kong’s Evolution Helped Build Nintendo’s Lasting Legacy
This article analyzes the evolution of Nintendo's iconic characters, Mario and Donkey Kong, from their arcade origins to modern multimedia stars. It highlights how their adaptability, coupled with Nintendo's innovation in game design and expansion into other media like film and theme parks, has cemented their lasting legacy and influence on the gaming industry.
Leaker claims Nintendo is looking to pitch a Luigi’s Mansion movie
A leaker claims Nintendo is considering pitching an animated movie based on the Luigi's Mansion video game franchise, potentially with Illumination, the studio behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This follows the recent announcement of a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes highest grossing debut of 2026 in the US
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the highest-grossing US debut of 2026, earning $190.8 million in its first five days and $372.6 million worldwide. The film's opening day gross surpassed that of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Separately, Netflix has launched Netflix Playground, a dedicated app for children's games featuring titles from popular IPs with no in-app purchases or ads.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rockets Past Sonic 2 And Uncharted On The All-Time Video Game Movie Charts
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed $414 million globally, making it the seventh highest-grossing video game movie of all time, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Uncharted. It is expected to climb further, with potential to overtake Rampage and Warcraft soon. The film is still awaiting its release in Japan on April 24 to coincide with the Golden Week holiday.
Star Fox For Switch 2 Could Be Announced Very Soon - Report
A report suggests that Nintendo is developing a new Star Fox game for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with an official announcement potentially happening this month. The franchise, which has been dormant since 2016, could see a revival coinciding with the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Dulang Cuan Selama Libur Paskah
The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated the North American box office during the Easter holiday weekend, earning $130 million in its debut and $190 million over five days. Globally, the film grossed $372.5 million, making it the biggest domestic debut of the year and a significant financial success for Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead worries Link speaking in the movie will ruin the magic for some fans
Takaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, expressed concern that Link speaking in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie could diminish the series' magical quality. This follows discussions about Link's potential dialogue in the film, with director Wes Ball hinting at the character having spoken lines.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases a taster of its best moment online for free and, yes, we're talking about the…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has released a free online sizzle reel featuring Glen Powell's Fox McCloud, a character who joins the Mario universe in the sequel. The film has achieved significant box office success, grossing $190 million domestically in its opening five days and $370 million worldwide. Executive producer Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the inclusion of the character and potential future crossovers.
Super Mario 64, Star Fox programmer says devs weren't historically given free copies of their games, so they had to "wait until supply caught up with demand" if their work sold out
Former Nintendo developers Takaya Imamura and Giles Goddard revealed that they were not historically given free copies of the games they worked on, such as Super Mario 64 and Star Fox. They would have to wait for retail supply to catch up with demand if the games sold out. This practice was common among Japanese companies, even for employees who were still with the company.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Includes Disclaimer That It Cannot Be Used For AI Training
The Super Mario Bros. Movie includes a disclaimer in its credits stating that it cannot be used to train AI, a warning also present in Universal's recent films. Nintendo has been discussing AI internally, with former president Doug Bowser noting its potential to enhance gameplay while emphasizing the importance of human creativity in game development.
