A social-media claim that Nintendo and Illumination are developing a Star Fox movie has circulated online, attributed to a self-described leaker known as DanielRPK.
The assertion, posted by the account on social platforms, joins a series of unconfirmed reports naming Donkey Kong and a Princess Peach film as additional Nintendo-related animated projects.
While the claim has attracted attention, it remains unverified by either company.
Factually, Nintendo and Illumination do have a public history.
The two companies announced a collaboration to produce an animated Super Mario film in October 2018.
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri, produced The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which was released in North America on April 5, 2023, via Universal Pictures and Nintendo.
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing films based on a video game.
Rewritten report of the social-media claim: DanielRPK posted that Nintendo and Illumination are working together on a Star Fox movie and suggested that Donkey Kong and Princess Peach are also planned projects.
The account has a mixed track record for accuracy on prior leaks, and the post did not include supporting documentation.
Verified public information does not confirm any Star Fox movie.
As of May 2026, neither Nintendo nor Illumination has issued an official announcement or press release confirming a Star Fox, Donkey Kong, or Princess Peach film.
Nintendo typically communicates major entertainment projects through company announcements, press releases, or presentations such as Nintendo Direct, and Illumination and Universal Pictures release details through their corporate channels.
Context on the IP: Star Fox is a long-running Nintendo franchise that first launched on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.
The series has been developed across multiple Nintendo platforms over the past three decades.
Any adaptation of Star Fox would involve Nintendo’s intellectual property stewardship and likely collaboration with the selected production studio.
For readers tracking this story, rely on official sources for confirmation.
Watch for statements from Nintendo, Illumination, Universal Pictures, or reputable industry outlets rather than single-source social-media claims.
The assertion, posted by the account on social platforms, joins a series of unconfirmed reports naming Donkey Kong and a Princess Peach film as additional Nintendo-related animated projects.
While the claim has attracted attention, it remains unverified by either company.
Factually, Nintendo and Illumination do have a public history.
The two companies announced a collaboration to produce an animated Super Mario film in October 2018.
Illumination, founded by Chris Meledandri, produced The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which was released in North America on April 5, 2023, via Universal Pictures and Nintendo.
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie achieved significant commercial success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide and becoming one of the highest-grossing films based on a video game.
Rewritten report of the social-media claim: DanielRPK posted that Nintendo and Illumination are working together on a Star Fox movie and suggested that Donkey Kong and Princess Peach are also planned projects.
The account has a mixed track record for accuracy on prior leaks, and the post did not include supporting documentation.
Verified public information does not confirm any Star Fox movie.
As of May 2026, neither Nintendo nor Illumination has issued an official announcement or press release confirming a Star Fox, Donkey Kong, or Princess Peach film.
Nintendo typically communicates major entertainment projects through company announcements, press releases, or presentations such as Nintendo Direct, and Illumination and Universal Pictures release details through their corporate channels.
Context on the IP: Star Fox is a long-running Nintendo franchise that first launched on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993.
The series has been developed across multiple Nintendo platforms over the past three decades.
Any adaptation of Star Fox would involve Nintendo’s intellectual property stewardship and likely collaboration with the selected production studio.
For readers tracking this story, rely on official sources for confirmation.
Watch for statements from Nintendo, Illumination, Universal Pictures, or reputable industry outlets rather than single-source social-media claims.