Nintendo teases LEGO Donkey Kong set with a rolling barrel
Nintendo of America posted a brief teaser on May 21, 2026, suggesting a forthcoming LEGO release tied to the Donkey Kong franchise.
The company shared an image featuring a rolling LEGO barrel and the hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO, but provided no concrete details on release date, set scale, or price.
The teaser follows an established history of partnership between Nintendo and the LEGO Group.
Background: Donkey Kong franchise and LEGO collaboration
Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s longest-running franchises.
The original Donkey Kong arcade game debuted in 1981, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and introduced the character later known worldwide as Mario.
The franchise expanded through entries such as Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, and numerous subsequent titles across Nintendo platforms.
LEGO and Nintendo first formalized a product partnership with the LEGO Super Mario line, launched in 2020.
That collaboration produced a series of interactive buildable sets and digital integrations under the LEGO Group and Nintendo partnership.
The May 21, 2026 teaser marks the first public hint from Nintendo of a dedicated Donkey Kong-themed LEGO set.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In journalistic terms, Nintendo of America announced on May 21, 2026, that "there's plenty more where that came from," accompanying the message with the hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO and an image of a rolling LEGO barrel.
The company has not released additional official details about the product.
What is confirmed
- Teaser posted by Nintendo of America on May 21, 2026.
- Teaser imagery included a rolling LEGO barrel and hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO.
- Donkey Kong as a franchise originated in 1981, created by Shigeru Miyamoto.
- Donkey Kong Country was developed by Rare and released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo.
- LEGO and Nintendo previously launched LEGO Super Mario in 2020 as an official partnership between the LEGO Group and Nintendo.
What remains unknown
Nintendo has not confirmed specifics such as an official release date, which retailers or regions will carry the set, whether the product will connect to LEGO Super Mario hardware or apps, or any pricing information.
Official outlets to watch for further announcements include Nintendo's social channels, Nintendo Direct presentations, and LEGO Group press releases.
Why it matters
A licensed LEGO Donkey Kong set would extend Nintendo’s longstanding merchandising strategy for flagship IP and follow the successful LEGO Super Mario collaboration.
Collectors and fans of classic Nintendo arcade history may find particular interest, given Donkey Kong’s role in gaming history.
We will update when Nintendo or the LEGO Group provides official details about availability, set contents, and platform integrations such as companion apps or Nintendo Switch tie-ins.
Nintendo of America posted a brief teaser on May 21, 2026, suggesting a forthcoming LEGO release tied to the Donkey Kong franchise.
The company shared an image featuring a rolling LEGO barrel and the hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO, but provided no concrete details on release date, set scale, or price.
The teaser follows an established history of partnership between Nintendo and the LEGO Group.
Background: Donkey Kong franchise and LEGO collaboration
Donkey Kong is one of Nintendo’s longest-running franchises.
The original Donkey Kong arcade game debuted in 1981, created by Shigeru Miyamoto, and introduced the character later known worldwide as Mario.
The franchise expanded through entries such as Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, and numerous subsequent titles across Nintendo platforms.
LEGO and Nintendo first formalized a product partnership with the LEGO Super Mario line, launched in 2020.
That collaboration produced a series of interactive buildable sets and digital integrations under the LEGO Group and Nintendo partnership.
The May 21, 2026 teaser marks the first public hint from Nintendo of a dedicated Donkey Kong-themed LEGO set.
Rewritten statement for clarity
In journalistic terms, Nintendo of America announced on May 21, 2026, that "there's plenty more where that came from," accompanying the message with the hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO and an image of a rolling LEGO barrel.
The company has not released additional official details about the product.
What is confirmed
- Teaser posted by Nintendo of America on May 21, 2026.
- Teaser imagery included a rolling LEGO barrel and hashtags #LEGODonkeyKong and #LEGO.
- Donkey Kong as a franchise originated in 1981, created by Shigeru Miyamoto.
- Donkey Kong Country was developed by Rare and released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo.
- LEGO and Nintendo previously launched LEGO Super Mario in 2020 as an official partnership between the LEGO Group and Nintendo.
What remains unknown
Nintendo has not confirmed specifics such as an official release date, which retailers or regions will carry the set, whether the product will connect to LEGO Super Mario hardware or apps, or any pricing information.
Official outlets to watch for further announcements include Nintendo's social channels, Nintendo Direct presentations, and LEGO Group press releases.
Why it matters
A licensed LEGO Donkey Kong set would extend Nintendo’s longstanding merchandising strategy for flagship IP and follow the successful LEGO Super Mario collaboration.
Collectors and fans of classic Nintendo arcade history may find particular interest, given Donkey Kong’s role in gaming history.
We will update when Nintendo or the LEGO Group provides official details about availability, set contents, and platform integrations such as companion apps or Nintendo Switch tie-ins.
