The movie Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie has premiered today, generating great anticipation among fans of the popular franchise. The success of Super Mario Bros. The Movie and the upcoming arrival of The Legend of Zelda in 2027 have led many to speculate whether Nintendo is building a cinematic universe in the style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, Shigeru Miyamoto, legendary creator of Nintendo and executive producer of the film, has denied these speculations, making it clear that his focus is more on fun than on a long-term master plan.
Don’t expect Super Smash Bros
Miyamoto has emphasized that each movie emerges from a specific creative decision, with the criterion of fun as a cornerstone. I don’t have a 10-year plan to release movies or series, he notes. A notable aspect of Super Mario Galaxy is the abundance of cameos it features. Some of these characters even surprised Miyamoto himself during production, who admits to having forgotten some of them. I challenged viewers to count all the characters that appear, he commented, suggesting that viewers can expect surprises.
Despite many dreaming of a crossover of characters like the one offered by Super Smash Bros., Miyamoto has made it clear that he does not believe that idea will materialize in cinema. Unlike Smash Bros., I don’t think you’re going to have a situation where all the characters come together, he explained. However, there is a specific mission in Miyamoto’s mind: to include Pikmin in future Nintendo products, including movies. I want to try it in any type of product we launch, Miyamoto stated, indicating that the presence of Pikmin on the big screen could be a real possibility.
