New ‘Donkey Kong’ Movie Reportedly in the Works with Possible Release Date
Nintendo fans may have a new reason to get excited: Donkey Kong could be getting his own movie. According to industry insider MyTimeToShineHello, an animated Donkey Kong film is reportedly in development, with Universal possibly involved, and a potential release date set for 2028. Details about the story or cast have not yet been revealed.
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— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) November 14, 2025
The Donkey Kong movie is already in the works and is slated to be released in 2028! pic.twitter.com/Hecd8g62R1
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa shared insight into the company’s approach to film projects during their annual general meeting.
“Rather than simply licensing our IP to film production companies, we are taking a proactive approach where Nintendo itself is deeply involved in production and makes investments as needed. This approach allows us to maintain a strong commitment to the quality of the final product,” he said. While Furukawa didn’t mention Donkey Kong directly, he confirmed that several unannounced movie projects are already in the works.
The timing of this potential Donkey Kong movie fits with Nintendo’s other film plans. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is confirmed for April 3, 2026, and a live-action Legend of Zelda film is scheduled for May 2027. If the Donkey Kong movie follows this pattern, fans could see the classic ape swinging onto the big screen just a year after Zelda.
It seems Nintendo is carefully planning its film releases while staying closely involved in production, which has fans optimistic about the quality of the projects.
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