Is A Super Smash Bros Movie Being Pitched?

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For better and worse, 2023 had many surprises that gamers didn’t expect. However, one of the biggest positive surprises was the success of Mario’s animated feature film made by Illumination. The movie had been known about for years, but delays and the global pandemic made people wonder how good it would be when it came out and how well it would be received. The answers were both positive. First, the film got a mostly warm reception from fans and critics, and then the film went on to make a billion dollars. So what does Super Smash Bros have to do with its success?

Well, nothing, but it could be a byproduct of it! According to ResetEra, Illumination is making a pitch that would have them make the oh-so-familiar “shared universe” set with Nintendo that would build up to a Super Smash Bros movie. Apparently, they’ll do this shared universe in the style of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where they’ll do various films featuring the characters and then make a movie that brings them all together.

At first, this sounds like a ludicrous idea, especially given the state of shared universes right now, including the MCU! But, as with all things, if something is done right and handled with care, anything is possible. But how would it even work?

Well, we’ll start with Mario, which confirmed many things, including the different worlds/realms out there. The movie didn’t just show off Mario and Luigi, but Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser, and teased other characters like Yoshi, Rosalina, and more. So, if they played it the right way, they could make us believe that there are other parts of this world that have characters like Link, Pikachu, Kirby, the Ice Climbers, and more.

Plus, characters like Fox McCloud and Samus Aran would be in space,