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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Donkey Kong Movie Seemingly Confirmed in New Copyright Filing
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors A Donkey Kong movie looks like it's currently in the works, if a new copyright filing in the US is to be believed, in what's expected to be a follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. As reported by Vooks, Nintendo and Universal have filed with the US Copyright Office for a project called "Untitled Donkey Kong Project; Motion picture," which as the name suggests seems to be a major motion picture based on Donkey Kong. The joint filing lists Nintendo Studios LLC and Universal Pictures as parties to the filing, similarly to the filing of copyrights for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Seth Rogan's Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Seth Rogan's Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Universal Pictures Nintendo showed the world that it was more than just a video game juggernaut with the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was co-produced by Nintendo and Universal Pictures subsidiary Illumination, the latter of which is best known for Despicable Me and Minions. The animated film was a box office success, grossing over a billion dollars worldwide and earning decent reviews from critics and viewers. Alongside Mario, Luigi, Peach, and other Mario universe mainstays, the film also featured Donkey Kong, voiced by Seth Rogan, as well as a host of other Kongs and creatures from the Donkey Kong universe. In 2023 Rogan suggested he'd be open to coming back for a spinoff film, citing 1994's Donkey Kong Country as a game that had "a lot of opportunity" for a film storyline. The copyright filing comes in the same week as the launch of the next big Donkey Kong game, titled Donkey Kong Bananza. Bonanza is the first new game in the Donkey Kong series in over a decade, and the first 3D platformer in the franchise since 1999's Donkey Kong 64. The new game has a big focus on destructible environments, with DK able to smash his way through almost any part of the environment. Donkey Kong Bananza is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nintendo files copyright for untitled Donkey Kong movie with Universal Pictures
Nintendo has quietly filed a copyright notice for an upcoming Donkey Kong movie, sparking speculation among fans about the expansion of the company's cinematic ambitions. The registration, titled 'Untitled Donkey Kong Project; Motion Picture,' lists both Nintendo Studios LLC and Universal Pictures as rights holders according to IGN. The move reflects the ongoing collaboration between Nintendo and Universal, which previously produced the record-breaking Super Mario Bros. Movie through Illumination, the studio behind the Minions franchise. While Nintendo has not officially confirmed the film, the copyright filing—originally made in May 2025—suggests the project may already be in development. Rumors of a Donkey Kong-focused spin-off have circulated since the release of Super Mario Bros., although reports indicate that the next Mario movie, possibly titled Super Mario World, will be a direct sequel rather than a crossover. Some fans speculate that the Donkey Kong film may be part of a broader strategy to build a 'Nintendo Cinematic Universe,' where individual characters receive standalone films within an interconnected world. The timing has sparked further intrigue, as it coincides with the upcoming release of Donkey Kong Bananaza for the Nintendo Switch 2. Given the game's more cinematic presentation and expanded storyline, some believe its narrative could be connected to the film. Nintendo has yet to comment on the Donkey Kong project. However, the company continues to expand its film portfolio, including a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. In a recent Q&A with investors, Nintendo executive Shigeru Miyamoto reaffirmed the company's commitment to quality, stating that both games and films are only released when the team is confident they will meet consumer expectations.
