Universal Pictures International Spain has added an entry titled "Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film" to its theatrical release schedule for April 12, 2028.
The scheduling entry was highlighted on social media by the games industry account Wario64 and has attracted attention from gaming and film outlets.
The key verified details are limited but specific: the distributor listing itself names Illumination and Nintendo and assigns a release date of April 12, 2028.
At present, neither Nintendo nor Illumination has issued an official announcement about the project or its subject matter.
In journalistic terms, the listing raises the question of which Nintendo property — if any specific IP — Illumination and Nintendo plan to adapt next, but the companies have not provided confirmation.
Illumination is an established animation studio best known for the Despicable Me franchise and for partnering with Nintendo on The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which released in 2023.
That 2023 collaboration is a verifiable example of the two companies working together in feature film production; the new Universal listing is the only public record indicating a future Illumination/Nintendo project at this time.
Reporting from the distributor's schedule is a common early indicator of upcoming releases; industry trackers and theatrical calendars frequently surface planned dates before full creative details are announced.
The entry on Universal Pictures International Spain does not, however, specify runtime, animation or live-action format, cast, directors, or any studio credits beyond the names Illumination and Nintendo.
For readers following Nintendo's broader media activity: the company has increasingly worked with external partners on film projects in recent years, and Nintendo remains primarily a video game developer and publisher with flagship platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop.
Any future film announcements are typically accompanied by media statements or trailer assets from the rights holders and distributors.
Until Illumination or Nintendo confirm details, the Universal Spain schedule entry stands as the sole verified public data point: an "Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film" slated for release on April 12, 2028.
Journalists and industry observers will be watching for an official announcement to provide casting, format, and IP information.
The scheduling entry was highlighted on social media by the games industry account Wario64 and has attracted attention from gaming and film outlets.
The key verified details are limited but specific: the distributor listing itself names Illumination and Nintendo and assigns a release date of April 12, 2028.
At present, neither Nintendo nor Illumination has issued an official announcement about the project or its subject matter.
In journalistic terms, the listing raises the question of which Nintendo property — if any specific IP — Illumination and Nintendo plan to adapt next, but the companies have not provided confirmation.
Illumination is an established animation studio best known for the Despicable Me franchise and for partnering with Nintendo on The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which released in 2023.
That 2023 collaboration is a verifiable example of the two companies working together in feature film production; the new Universal listing is the only public record indicating a future Illumination/Nintendo project at this time.
Reporting from the distributor's schedule is a common early indicator of upcoming releases; industry trackers and theatrical calendars frequently surface planned dates before full creative details are announced.
The entry on Universal Pictures International Spain does not, however, specify runtime, animation or live-action format, cast, directors, or any studio credits beyond the names Illumination and Nintendo.
For readers following Nintendo's broader media activity: the company has increasingly worked with external partners on film projects in recent years, and Nintendo remains primarily a video game developer and publisher with flagship platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and digital storefronts like the Nintendo eShop.
Any future film announcements are typically accompanied by media statements or trailer assets from the rights holders and distributors.
Until Illumination or Nintendo confirm details, the Universal Spain schedule entry stands as the sole verified public data point: an "Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film" slated for release on April 12, 2028.
Journalists and industry observers will be watching for an official announcement to provide casting, format, and IP information.