Nintendo is known for creating some of the most beloved and iconic video game franchises of all time, but they haven’t had much luck in the past with film adaptations. The original Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993 was a critical and commercial flop, leaving a bad taste in the mouths of both fans and critics. However, it seems that Nintendo is ready to give the film industry another shot. With the recent success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was produced in collaboration with Illumination, Nintendo is considering more adaptations of its beloved properties.
Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer behind franchises like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, has expressed interest in exploring new film adaptations. While the company has been cautious in the past, they seem to have found a strong working relationship with Illumination, giving fans hope that future adaptations will be both faithful and enjoyable. Now, it seems that the company is looking to expand its cinematic universe even further. In a recent interview with the Japanese newspaper Nikkei, legendary video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto hinted at the possibility of more Nintendo characters getting their own movies.
As Miyamoto puts it, “Nintendo is like a talent agency. We have plenty of other entertainers. There are many possible ways we could go, such as using characters that would be fit for movies or very well-known characters.” This has sparked the imaginations of fans, who are already speculating about which characters could make the transition to the big screen.
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The idea of a “Nintendo Cinematic Universe” has been floating around for a while now, and with the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it seems more feasible than ever before. Fans have been creating their own mock roadmaps, outlining how various Nintendo franchises could tie together in a shared universe. From The Legend of Zelda to Metroid to Kirby, there are countless Nintendo franchises that could make for great movies. The possibilities are truly endless, and fans are eager to see which characters will make the leap to the silver screen next.
The possibilities for a “Nintendo Cinematic Universe” seem endless, with fans already imagining a string of movies leading up to an “Avengers-style” team-up film utilizing the Super Smash Bros. name. The beloved Super Smash Bros. franchise has been entertaining gamers for years with its interesting lore and exciting battles, and it would certainly be exciting to see these characters come to life on the big screen. I
it’s clear that Nintendo is open to exploring new opportunities in the film industry, and with their successful partnership with Illumination on The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s no surprise that both Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meladandri have expressed interest in continuing their collaboration.
