A recent social-media report claims Nintendo is actively shopping a Metroid movie to Hollywood studios, with Sony and Universal named as leading contenders.
The item, attributed to commentator VScooper, says that as recently as a few months ago Nintendo had the film rights discussion "in a push between studios." The report has generated online discussion but has not been independently confirmed by Nintendo or the studios mentioned.
According to the social-media post, Nintendo was circulating the Metroid property among multiple bidders, and sources identified Sony and Universal as among the studios most interested.
That characterization indicates the project remained at the pitch stage rather than in formal production or pre-production with a committed studio.
Context and franchise background
Metroid is one of Nintendo's long-running IPs, originating on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
The series has been developed across multiple Nintendo platforms; Retro Studios developed the Metroid Prime trilogy for the GameCube and Wii, and MercurySteam collaborated with Nintendo on Metroid Dread, which launched for Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
Those development credentials and the franchise's sci-fi tone are commonly cited as reasons the property could attract film interest.
Nintendo and film partnerships
Nintendo has increasingly partnered with outside film and animation studios to adapt its properties.
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo and distributed by Universal Pictures, was released on April 5, 2023, and became a major box-office success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide.
That commercial performance has intensified industry interest in adapting other Nintendo franchises for film and streaming, though Nintendo has not announced a Metroid adaptation or formal studio partner.
Past attempts and caution
There have been earlier, aborted attempts to adapt Metroid for film, and former Nintendo of America marketing manager Gail Tilden has previously discussed why earlier plans did not move forward.
Those historical efforts are part of the public record but are not proof of any current project.
What we know
The VScooper report is the latest unconfirmed item suggesting Nintendo has at least fielded interest in a Metroid movie.
No official statement from Nintendo, Sony, Universal, or affiliated producers has been released, and no release date, cast, director, or production timeline has been announced.
Readers should treat the report as unverified until an official announcement is made.
The item, attributed to commentator VScooper, says that as recently as a few months ago Nintendo had the film rights discussion "in a push between studios." The report has generated online discussion but has not been independently confirmed by Nintendo or the studios mentioned.
According to the social-media post, Nintendo was circulating the Metroid property among multiple bidders, and sources identified Sony and Universal as among the studios most interested.
That characterization indicates the project remained at the pitch stage rather than in formal production or pre-production with a committed studio.
Context and franchise background
Metroid is one of Nintendo's long-running IPs, originating on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
The series has been developed across multiple Nintendo platforms; Retro Studios developed the Metroid Prime trilogy for the GameCube and Wii, and MercurySteam collaborated with Nintendo on Metroid Dread, which launched for Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021.
Those development credentials and the franchise's sci-fi tone are commonly cited as reasons the property could attract film interest.
Nintendo and film partnerships
Nintendo has increasingly partnered with outside film and animation studios to adapt its properties.
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo and distributed by Universal Pictures, was released on April 5, 2023, and became a major box-office success, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide.
That commercial performance has intensified industry interest in adapting other Nintendo franchises for film and streaming, though Nintendo has not announced a Metroid adaptation or formal studio partner.
Past attempts and caution
There have been earlier, aborted attempts to adapt Metroid for film, and former Nintendo of America marketing manager Gail Tilden has previously discussed why earlier plans did not move forward.
Those historical efforts are part of the public record but are not proof of any current project.
What we know
The VScooper report is the latest unconfirmed item suggesting Nintendo has at least fielded interest in a Metroid movie.
No official statement from Nintendo, Sony, Universal, or affiliated producers has been released, and no release date, cast, director, or production timeline has been announced.
Readers should treat the report as unverified until an official announcement is made.