Nintendo and Illumination Project Appears on Universal Spain Schedule
A new listing on Universal Pictures International Spain's release calendar has drawn attention from industry watchers: a film entry tied to Nintendo and Illumination is shown with an April 12, 2028 release date.
The discovery continues a documented relationship between Nintendo and Illumination, the animation studio behind The Super Mario Bros.
Movie.
Background and context
Illumination previously partnered with Nintendo and Universal Pictures on The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which released in April 2023 and became one of the highest-grossing animated films of the 2020s, earning over $1 billion worldwide.
Illumination is also known for the Despicable Me franchise and is a long-standing animation partner for Universal Pictures.
What the schedule shows (verified)
- Universal Pictures International Spain's publicly accessible release schedule contains an entry listing a Nintendo-and-Illumination project with a release date of April 12, 2028.
- Nintendo has not issued an official announcement confirming the project or revealing any franchise, cast, or creative details.
- The tip pointing to the schedule was shared by user Greatsong1, who flagged the listing for reporters.
Rewritten statement
The discovery was reported to journalists by user Greatsong1, who flagged the Universal Pictures International Spain schedule entry showing a Nintendo-and-Illumination film dated April 12, 2028.
Nintendo has not confirmed the item or provided additional details.
What is confirmed and what remains unknown
Confirmed: Illumination and Nintendo have an established working relationship, and Universal's Spain schedule lists a Nintendo/Illumination entry with a specific 2028 date.
Unconfirmed: the film's title, intellectual property, cast, director, marketing timeline, or whether Nintendo will present the project in a future Nintendo Direct or through other official channels.
Why this matters
Nintendo's collaborations with major studios are closely watched because they can extend high-profile game franchises into global theatrical releases.
Any future announcement would likely be distributed through Nintendo's standard communication channels, which have included Nintendo Direct presentations and official Nintendo social accounts in the past.
Next steps for readers
For now, the Universal Spain listing is the primary verifiable lead.
Watch for formal confirmation from Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal via official press releases or a Nintendo Direct.
This article will be updated when those announcements arrive.
A new listing on Universal Pictures International Spain's release calendar has drawn attention from industry watchers: a film entry tied to Nintendo and Illumination is shown with an April 12, 2028 release date.
The discovery continues a documented relationship between Nintendo and Illumination, the animation studio behind The Super Mario Bros.
Movie.
Background and context
Illumination previously partnered with Nintendo and Universal Pictures on The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which released in April 2023 and became one of the highest-grossing animated films of the 2020s, earning over $1 billion worldwide.
Illumination is also known for the Despicable Me franchise and is a long-standing animation partner for Universal Pictures.
What the schedule shows (verified)
- Universal Pictures International Spain's publicly accessible release schedule contains an entry listing a Nintendo-and-Illumination project with a release date of April 12, 2028.
- Nintendo has not issued an official announcement confirming the project or revealing any franchise, cast, or creative details.
- The tip pointing to the schedule was shared by user Greatsong1, who flagged the listing for reporters.
Rewritten statement
The discovery was reported to journalists by user Greatsong1, who flagged the Universal Pictures International Spain schedule entry showing a Nintendo-and-Illumination film dated April 12, 2028.
Nintendo has not confirmed the item or provided additional details.
What is confirmed and what remains unknown
Confirmed: Illumination and Nintendo have an established working relationship, and Universal's Spain schedule lists a Nintendo/Illumination entry with a specific 2028 date.
Unconfirmed: the film's title, intellectual property, cast, director, marketing timeline, or whether Nintendo will present the project in a future Nintendo Direct or through other official channels.
Why this matters
Nintendo's collaborations with major studios are closely watched because they can extend high-profile game franchises into global theatrical releases.
Any future announcement would likely be distributed through Nintendo's standard communication channels, which have included Nintendo Direct presentations and official Nintendo social accounts in the past.
Next steps for readers
For now, the Universal Spain listing is the primary verifiable lead.
Watch for formal confirmation from Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal via official press releases or a Nintendo Direct.
This article will be updated when those announcements arrive.