Nintendo and Universal Pictures have together filed a copyright for an “Untitled Donkey Kong Project”, confirming that the iconic barrel-throwing ape is getting his own feature-length movie. The filing, dated June 6, 2025, lists the film as a “motion picture,” and marks the next chapter in Universal’s ongoing collaboration with Nintendo following the massive success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which made over $1 billion worldwide. While plot details are being kept under wraps, speculation suggests the movie could explore Kong Island, a banana heist, or even Mushroom Kingdom crossovers. Reports hint that original voice actor Seth Rogen Analysts expect the film to be animated by Illumination, the studio behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and potentially release in 2028 or 2029 once the Mario 2 sequel and live-action Zelda film have debuted. who voiced Donkey Kong in the 2023 film could return.