Move over, Mario, DK’s getting his own cinematic universe.
Nintendo is doubling down on its cinematic universe, with a standalone Donkey Kong movie likely to be in the works!
Following the ape’s scene-stealing role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a fresh copyright filing reveals Nintendo and Universal Studios are teaming up for an “untitled Donkey Kong project” described as a “motion picture.”
Seth Rogen, who voiced DK in the Mario film, previously hinted at the character’s potential, joking that the Fast & Furious franchise proved “it’s all about family.”
The news comes as Donkey Kong enjoys a major resurgence, his new 3D platformer Bananza launches this week as a Switch 2 exclusive, while Universal Studios Japan just unveiled a DK-themed park expansion.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed the company is “deeply involved” in adapting more gaming IPs, with Zelda and Mario sequels already slated for 2026–2027.
Could a Kong dynasty be next?
