On May 21, 2026, Nintendo confirmed a new collaboration with The LEGO Group: a LEGO Donkey Kong set teased on the Nintendo Today app for iOS and Android.
The announcement continues a multi-year relationship between Nintendo and LEGO that began publicly in 2020 with the launch of LEGO Super Mario, and taps one of Nintendo’s oldest and most recognizable franchises.
Background and context
Donkey Kong is a foundational Nintendo property that debuted in arcades in 1981 and was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
The franchise established early connections between platforming gameplay and iconic characters such as Donkey Kong and Mario (originally known as Jumpman).
The LEGO partnership represents a physical, collectible extension of Nintendo’s IP catalog rather than a new video game release for platforms like the Nintendo Switch or listings on the Nintendo eShop.
What Nintendo announced
In a short in-app teaser, Nintendo confirmed it has teamed with The LEGO Group to produce a LEGO Donkey Kong set.
The company used the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android to post the initial reveal rather than announcing the product through a Nintendo Direct broadcast or an eShop listing.
The teaser image and messaging indicated the set’s theme draws on Donkey Kong’s classic visual identity.
Why it matters
Nintendo’s collaborations with The LEGO Group combine two globally recognized brands and appeal to both collectors and long-time fans of Nintendo’s retro catalog.
The 2020 LEGO Super Mario initiative demonstrated how LEGO and Nintendo IP can be packaged for broad retail audiences.
A LEGO Donkey Kong release is a natural fit for fans of arcade history and physical collectibles.
What we know and what to expect
At the time of the announcement (May 21, 2026), Nintendo released only a brief teaser via Nintendo Today.
No official release date, price, or retail availability information has been provided in that teaser.
This announcement should be viewed as confirmation of the collaboration and an early reveal; Nintendo and The LEGO Group typically follow teasers with full product details and retail windows.
For readers tracking Nintendo collaborations, this marks another headline-making partnership and expands the range of physical merchandise tied to Nintendo’s legacy franchises.
Stay tuned for official product pages, retail listings, and further details from Nintendo and The LEGO Group.
The announcement continues a multi-year relationship between Nintendo and LEGO that began publicly in 2020 with the launch of LEGO Super Mario, and taps one of Nintendo’s oldest and most recognizable franchises.
Background and context
Donkey Kong is a foundational Nintendo property that debuted in arcades in 1981 and was directed by Shigeru Miyamoto.
The franchise established early connections between platforming gameplay and iconic characters such as Donkey Kong and Mario (originally known as Jumpman).
The LEGO partnership represents a physical, collectible extension of Nintendo’s IP catalog rather than a new video game release for platforms like the Nintendo Switch or listings on the Nintendo eShop.
What Nintendo announced
In a short in-app teaser, Nintendo confirmed it has teamed with The LEGO Group to produce a LEGO Donkey Kong set.
The company used the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android to post the initial reveal rather than announcing the product through a Nintendo Direct broadcast or an eShop listing.
The teaser image and messaging indicated the set’s theme draws on Donkey Kong’s classic visual identity.
Why it matters
Nintendo’s collaborations with The LEGO Group combine two globally recognized brands and appeal to both collectors and long-time fans of Nintendo’s retro catalog.
The 2020 LEGO Super Mario initiative demonstrated how LEGO and Nintendo IP can be packaged for broad retail audiences.
A LEGO Donkey Kong release is a natural fit for fans of arcade history and physical collectibles.
What we know and what to expect
At the time of the announcement (May 21, 2026), Nintendo released only a brief teaser via Nintendo Today.
No official release date, price, or retail availability information has been provided in that teaser.
This announcement should be viewed as confirmation of the collaboration and an early reveal; Nintendo and The LEGO Group typically follow teasers with full product details and retail windows.
For readers tracking Nintendo collaborations, this marks another headline-making partnership and expands the range of physical merchandise tied to Nintendo’s legacy franchises.
Stay tuned for official product pages, retail listings, and further details from Nintendo and The LEGO Group.
