Universal And Illumination Have a Mystery Nintendo Movie in Development
A third untitled Nintendo movie from the Illumination and Universal Pictures partnership has been discovered in Universal Spain’s official release schedule. The film is currently listed for an April 2028 release date, according to leaked documentation that surfaced on r/GamingLeaksAndRumours.
The discovery comes on the heels of significant box office success for the existing Nintendo films produced through this collaboration. The first Illumination Nintendo movie became the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever made. Its sequel has performed even more impressively, earning $190 million domestically in just its first five days at the US Box Office, demonstrating the franchise’s strong commercial momentum.
Nintendo has established itself as one of the rare video game franchises to achieve consistent success in Hollywood. The partnership between Nintendo, Illumination Studios, and Universal Pictures has proven to be a major money-maker for all parties involved. The existence of a third film in development suggests the studios view the partnership as sustainable and profitable enough to continue expanding the slate.
While details about the untitled project remain minimal at this stage, the April 2028 release window indicates the film is likely still in early-to-middle stages of development. The specific game or property the movie will adapt has not been revealed, leaving fans and industry observers to speculate about what Nintendo intellectual property will come to the screen next.