Nintendo made a grand return to the big screen with *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, which grossed over $1.3 billion at the global box office. Building on that success, the company is set to maintain its momentum with two highly anticipated films: *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* in 2026 and the film adaptation of *The Legend of Zelda* in 2027.
Both movies are officially scheduled, as confirmed during Nintendo’s corporate briefing for the second quarter of its current fiscal year, ending in March 2026. The briefing included a graphic showcasing the official posters for *The Super Mario Bros. Movie*, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, and *The Legend of Zelda*. Notably, the graphic also featured two blank spaces with question marks, hinting at even more movie projects in development.
In a brief statement, Nintendo said, “We are continuing to prepare for the ongoing release of movies in the future,” signaling the company’s commitment to establishing a consistent cadence of film releases.
It’s no surprise that Nintendo aims to make movies a regular part of its business strategy. *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* was one of the highest-grossing films of 2023, providing a significant boost to the company’s annual revenue. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa also shared earlier this year that the company is actively working on various adaptations of its popular games.
Looking ahead, Nintendo’s next film, *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*, is set to hit theaters in April 2026. For this project, Nintendo will once again collaborate with Universal Pictures and Illumination. Following that, the long-anticipated live-action *The Legend of Zelda* movie will be released in 2027, this time in partnership with Sony.
With these exciting developments, Nintendo is clearly positioning itself to become a major player in the film industry, bringing beloved game franchises to life on the big screen for years to come.
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