Although Nintendo has only released one film so far, it is clear that the adaptations of the company’s most successful titles promise to be the hits of the year. Super Mario Bros. The Movie became the most profitable film of 2023, and the big N is already working on more productions, even beyond the big screen.
In the last shareholders meetingthe president of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawaacknowledged that the company has begun working on more adaptations of its most famous IPs, extending beyond movies and entering television series.
“We recognize that movies are a very effective way to generate interest in Nintendo games and we will continue to work there. (…) In addition, Nintendo Pictures, which we will become a subsidiary in 2022, is working on several initiatives in the business of visual content, not only in feature films”.
This decision by Nintendo is a smart move. After seeing the success of Super Mario Bros. The Movie
Nintendo will also continue to bet on its most popular franchises. In addition to the sequel to Super Mario Bros, the Japanese company announced several months ago the development of an adaptation of The Legend of Zelda, a film directed by Wes Ball and that will be live action, which represents a real challenge for the studio.
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