Nintendo Officially Confirms The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s First Spinoff

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been a huge success, and Nintendo has quickly announced another film is on the way. With the first movie earning over $900 million worldwide, it’s expected to become the first film of 2026 to reach $1 billion, hinting that we’ll see many more Mario movies in the years to come.

So, what’s next for Nintendo? While a Legend of Zelda movie is planned for 2027, it won’t be connected to the Mario films. Unlike the Mario movies which were made with Illumination, this Zelda film is a partnership with Sony Pictures and represents Nintendo’s next big push into live-action blockbusters.

The Mario series isn’t going anywhere. Mario Galaxy has already laid the groundwork for future stories, and there are plenty of games that could be adapted into new content. A third Mario movie could focus on Mario Odyssey or Mario Wonder, and we might also see spinoffs like Luigi’s Mansion. There’s even talk that a Donkey Kong movie is already being made.

Despite all the buzz around the new movie, Nintendo has much larger plans for the future. They recently announced a new product coming out this summer, and this, along with continued success of Mario Galaxy, shows just how important the Mario franchise is to the company.

Mario Galaxy’s Star Fox Will Return On Switch 2

Just a month after the release of Mario Galaxy, Nintendo revealed a new Star Fox game for the upcoming Switch 2 console. The game is largely based on the classic 1997 title Star Fox 64, but features completely updated graphics and fresh gameplay modes. It’s scheduled to launch on June 25, 2026.

This is a major moment for the Star Fox series, which hasn’t had a dedicated new game in almost a decade. Although characters like Fox, Falco, and Wolf appeared in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the last standalone Star Fox game, Star Fox Zero, came out on the Wii U back in 2016.

After that game, and the 2017 release of the long-lost Super Nintendo title Star Fox 2, many fans thought the Star Fox series was finished. That’s why Fox’s appearance in Mario Galaxy came as such a surprise.

There’s been a renewed excitement around the Star Fox series, which has helped Nintendo’s recent announcement become a hit. The announcement video has already been viewed over 2.6 million times on YouTube, and it showcases Fox and his team with fresh, surprising looks and stunning graphics.

What This New Game Means For Star Fox On The Big Screen

The recent Nintendo Direct presentation showed a clip of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This confirmed that his appearance, voiced by Glen Powell, wasn’t just a quick Easter egg, but an important and charming element of the film’s story.

Nintendo is cleverly using its movies to boost sales of its games and consoles. Before The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out, Nintendo released the original Super Mario Galaxy games on the Switch. More recently, Super Mario Bros. Wonder received a major update on the Switch just before the movie launched, encouraging players to upgrade their experience.

A new Donkey Kong movie is reportedly in development after the recent release of Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo is also likely considering more big-screen adaptations featuring the Star Fox team.

Following Fox McCloud’s appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo seems to be planning a larger expansion of the Star Fox franchise. This could include new theme park attractions, more video games, films, and other types of entertainment. While the upcoming game looks promising, it’s likely just one piece of a broader strategy to revitalize the Star Fox brand.

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2026-05-12 03:11