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Nintendo Boss Shuts Down Rumours of ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Movie
Miyamoto said Nintendo is not planning a crossover film, even after Fox McCloud’s cameo in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie prompted fan speculation.
- Shigeru Miyamoto ruled out a Super Smash Bros. film despite Fox McCloud's recent appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, clarifying that large-scale Nintendo crossover movies are not currently planned.
- Many fans speculated Nintendo was building a cinematic universe, but Miyamoto described cameo choices as "more incidental than strategic." Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri explained they discuss fun scene ideas rather than planning 10 years of interconnected movies.
- Miyamoto explained that Nintendo typically avoids mixing IPs, but he approved the Fox McCloud cameo after Illumination proposed it. He was "surprised" by internal support and excitement for the idea.
- Nintendo is developing a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda set for May 7, 2027, while reports suggest a new Star Fox game may launch later this year for the Nintendo Switch.
- Following the success of The Super Mario Bros, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa stated the company is "building a framework" for future adaptations. The goal remains a "consistent release" of blockbusters rather than a unified crossover universe.
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