Imagine a scene. You go see his 2023 Mario movie. return of the king A multiple Oscar nominee, he has gone down in history as one of the all-time greats. the credits roll. Much like when you go out with his friends when you’re ranting about Chris Pratt’s pitch-perfect performance, the post-credits stinger reveals that the film actually has much more to offer. reveal that there are
Returning to the Mushroom Kingdom room after saving the day, Mario encounters a shadowy silhouette. I’m Miyamoto.
“Have you heard of the Smash Bros. Initiative?” he asks. “We are forming a team.”
Thus, the NCU was born…
However, rather than Illumination hoarding all the rights to each Nintendo franchise, the ensuing film universe was split across a host of different animation studios, each applying their own visuals and atmosphere to different game series. doing. A perfect blend of Nintendo franchise and animation his studio.
Of course, this is only fiction. Currently, the planned Nintendo movie begins and ends with the casual name of Illumination. super mario bros movie There is no way any other studio would want to be part of a shared cinematic universe. But are we seeing various animation houses working on some of Nintendo’s biggest franchises? that would be cool.
Below, we’ve assembled a bloated list of Nintendo franchises. This is combined with an animation studio that seems best suited to take them on. Except for Mario, of course.We’ve only kept this within the realm of animated films (Come on, you For real Want to see a live-action Kirby??) and decided to limit the combination to one franchise per studio.
Please try to imagine…!
Animal Crossing – Walt Disney Animation Studios
Some of these combinations seem more obvious than others, and teaming up with Animal Crossing would certainly be an open goal.
Getting an animal to speak correctly is a difficult task, and handling it in a way that isn’t entirely comical and is very wholesome is even harder, and no studio is better suited to the challenge than House of Mouse.
We are thinking more along the lines of 3D animal-centric animation projects such as: zootopia, bolt, When chicken littlebut I wouldn’t rule out a hand-drawn take on Nintendo’s most wholesome franchise – how Animal Crossing is cozy brother bear Also bambi?? However, we’ve already seen hand-drawn Animal Crossing in 2006. Theater board animal foresthence leaning towards CG Nook.
Donkey Kong – Aardman
Wrong barrel, boy!
With bulging eyes and oversized hands, Donkey Kong already has the hallmarks of Cracking Aardman Productions.
As the studio grew into more ambitious projects, so did the set size.We know Aardman can make a sneaky jungle (just watch early man), and chaotic characters like DK need plenty of dry humor.
It’s certainly a challenge (and it’s been years in the making), but I think Aardman’s eye for movement is a perfect match for Donkey Kong’s swings, rolls, and groundslaps.
Fire Emblem – Toei Animation
In some of Nintendo’s franchises, style has to take precedence. While it’ll be interesting to see how Fire Emblem’s turn-based combat translates into a big-screen action set piece, it’s hard to imagine this film coming out in an animation style other than anime. .
So who better to shoot a Fire Emblem movie than the studio behind it? Dragon Ball When Digimon Series, Toei Animation. Not only does the studio have experience adapting video games, its work on Dragon Ball lends itself well to all of the slashing, blowing up, and physics-challenging hairstyles that need to be performed throughout the Fire Emblem movies. I’m here.
Of course, there was a Fire Emblem anime that was trialled back in 1995, but with only two episodes released to show it, there’s no harm in starting fresh.
Kid Icarus – DreamWorks
From flying too close to the sun to lounging on the moon, Kid Icarus seems perfect for DreamWorks.
Perhaps the most famous is Shrek movie, we actually how to train a dragon with this pick. Nostalgic settings? Aerial sequence? Main character with loose hair? fine!
See the transition to a more cartoonish style of animation that can be seen in the studio’s upcoming animations Puss in Boots: Last Wishwe envision that style becoming unique in Icarus’ child-centric tales.
must sign a contract to prevent the use of Any Smash the mouth of the project though.
Kirby – Illumination
Ok, we clean up. We know Illumination has its hands full at the moment, but we’re definitely looking for a follow-up project once the Mario movie comes out. Is there anything better than Kirby?
Padding the minion a bit, paint it pink, boom, you got a Kirby model. What we’re saying is that Illumination has a history of little round guys, and Kirby is certainly the smallest round guy out there.
On top of all this, of course, Kirby is arguably one of Nintendo’s most kid-friendly franchises, an area of the animation market that Illumination has certainly cornered.
However, this should be taken as a warning.If this happens and someone shows up at a screening in a suit (perhaps with the title “Kirballers” or something similarly weak), we No be held responsible.
The Legend of Zelda – Studio Ghibli
Questions about such tasks will always be the same. Which Nintendo franchise are you going to give Ghibli?
With gigantic painterly landscapes, intricate character detail, and a world that feels truly alive, Ghibli can almost rival Nintendo’s games and instantly turn them into all-time classics. , seriously, how do No choose Zelda?
a little bit inspired Matt Vinceshort animation ofZelda X Ghibli Movie Trailer‘, Hyrule is the obvious place for Ghibli adventures. Worth watching to see how beautiful the movie is.
Without leaning too much into our unabashed Ghibli worship, the studio is probably best positioned to pull off a Nintendo adaptation soon. Able to do, and with such a careful ear for music, can you think of a better studio to handle Kondo’s theme on the big screen? too much!
Luigi’s Mansion – Leica
Yes, Luigi is slated to appear in a Mario movie. Heck, from what we’ve already seen, it’s clear that Illumination leans into the ill-fated creepiness of his gaming past. But what if Luigi’s Mansion was allowed to stand on two quivering legs?
The franchise has enough creepy houses, jump scares, and pointless gibberish old men to justify a solo film adaptation. Coraline When paranorman When studio Laika joins the mix, you get something even more nightmarish fuel-drenched.
But this could really work!Luigi’s Mansion is a brand of softcore horror that has all the tropes of adult ghosts but without the sharp edges. It can change, and it’s all presented in its signature stop motion. don’t be afraid of clayright?
