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Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships concluded with numerous announcements, including the animated film Pokémon: Wild Card and the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both set for 2027. New Mega Evolutions are coming to Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Go, alongside updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. The event also crowned champions, with Vikram Thiagarajan winning the Video Game Senior Division.
Pokemon: Wild Card movie announced at Pokemon Worlds 2026
A new animated Pokemon movie titled Pokemon: Wild Card has been announced, focusing on a trading card game player and featuring Mimikyu. The film is slated for a 2027 release and is directed by Katsuhiko Kitada with character design by Akemi Hayashi, produced by CloverWorks and Story Inc. The announcement was made during the Pokemon Worlds 2026 closing show.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1 Storms The Digital Charts Just 24 Hours After Its R-Rated Debut
Batman: Knightfall Part 1, an R-rated animated film adapting the iconic comic arc, debuted on digital storefronts on August 25, 2026, and quickly climbed to number 3 on Apple TV's VOD charts within 24 hours. This strong digital performance suggests significant audience interest in the adaptation, which is the first part of a planned trilogy.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30
The animated Super Mario Galaxy movie, produced by Illumination and Nintendo, is set to launch on Peacock on July 30. This follows the success of another Mario animated film which grossed over a billion dollars.
Mario Galaxy Movie Helps Franchise Surpass $2 Billion At Global Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has contributed to the Mario franchise surpassing $2 billion at the global box office, making it the 10th highest-grossing animated film series. The Super Mario Bros. Movie earned over $1.3 billion, while The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has reached $747.4 million worldwide.
Bloodborne blir animerad (och våldsam) film
An animated film based on the video game Bloodborne is in development, with YouTuber Seán McLoughlin involved. The film is expected to be faithful to the game's violent nature, earning an 'R' rating from the MPA. Despite ongoing rumors, Bloodborne has not received a remake or PC release.
Virtual Reality Check
IF YOU SEE A CAT is a surreal VR animated film by Berlin Silver Bear winner Atsushi Wada, created in collaboration with Kodansha VR Lab. The experience allows viewers to step into the perspective of a boy's hallucinated cat.
First reactions to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are overwhelmingly positive, calling the sequel a "100-minute sugar…
Early reactions to The Super Mario Bros. Movie are overwhelmingly positive, with some calling it a "100-minute sugar rush." However, some critics noted that the sequel suffers from similar issues as its predecessor, questioning changes to established lore.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie adds Fox McCloud from Star Fox, and it really feels like we're being set up for a Super Smash Bros. film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is adding Fox McCloud from Star Fox to its cast, as announced by Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo. This cameo, along with other fan-favorite characters and a massive box office success for the first film, raises speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. movie.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Poster Reveals Fox McCloud Appearance
Nintendo has released a new poster for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, confirming a cameo by Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series. The animated film, produced by Illumination and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, is co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo. It is set to premiere in US theaters on April 1, 2026, with a cast including Donald Glover, Luis Guzman, and Issa Rae.
Final Direct For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Has A Shocking Reveal Of Yoshi's Voice Actor
A Nintendo Direct presentation revealed new cast members for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including Donald Glover as Yoshi and Luis Guzmán as Wart. The trailer also featured a sequence inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto appeared, noting the film's significance for the franchise's 40th anniversary, and tickets are now on sale.
