Following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo is expanding its cinematic universe with a new Donkey Kong film, which is currently untitled and expected to be animated, with Seth Rogen likely reprising his role as Donkey Kong.

The upcoming Donkey Kong project includes 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' set for release on July 17, 2025, while the untitled film currently has no announced release date.

Fans are curious about how the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda film, produced by Sony, might fit into this shared universe, though it appears unlikely.

Nintendo executives, including Shigeru Miyamoto, and producer Chris Meledandri have expressed interest in creating a broader cinematic universe based on Nintendo's properties.

The film's registration as a 'short-form license' indicates early development stages, with execution dates from May 9 to May 27, 2025.

Despite the copyright listing, the film has not been officially announced, and its development remains uncertain as many projects do not progress beyond initial phases.

While specific details are scarce, there is hope that the new Donkey Kong movie will maintain the comedic and fun tone of the Mario film, appealing to both audiences and critics.

Nintendo has historically been cautious about Hollywood adaptations due to the failure of the 1993 Super Mario Bros. film, which led to a nearly thirty-year hiatus from film projects.

Recent hints from Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa about more movies based on franchises like Metroid Prime and Star Fox suggest a strategic shift towards expanding their film portfolio.

Nintendo's renewed interest in film adaptations aligns with their broader strategy to leverage their popular IPs for successful movies, especially given the lucrative potential of video game-based films.

Partnerships with Universal, including Super Nintendo World attractions, have facilitated more collaborations and opportunities for Nintendo's film ventures.

Supportive characters such as Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, and possibly Pauline from Donkey Kong Bananza are expected to appear, with Pauline potentially contributing to the soundtrack.

Donkey Kong is seen as an ideal comedic lead for the film, with speculation about Hollywood voice actors and the character’s previous appearance in the Mario movie.