Finally! While some people have some weird attachment to the Super Mario Bros. live action theatrical atrocity that was made, many people would rather forget that ever existed. I’ll admit that I did see it when I was a kid but I’ve mostly blocked it out of my memory. Well we can prepare to completely forget that movie ever existed as Nintendo is making a real Mario movie.<\/p>\n
Nintendo announced via their Twitter account that they are partnering with Illumination to produce a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri. According to a press release<\/a> from Nintendo, the film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal Pictures.<\/p>\n Illumination is the animation house that put out the Despicable Me<\/em>, Minions<\/em>, and Ice Age<\/em> movies. <\/p>\n There are no details with regards to what this movie would be about or a timeline for its release. It’s also hard to say if this announcement has been made as a deal was struck between the two companies or if the movie is well into production. The announcement also makes some sense with the planned addition of Super Mario themed attractions<\/a> at Universal Studios theme parks.<\/p>\n We’ll have to wait and see, but I think many would echo this next sentiment.<\/p>\n Let’s a’GO!<\/p>\n Nintendo and Illumination are partnering on a movie starring Mario, co-produced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri! pic.twitter.com\/wVRPLIzcGJ<\/a><\/p>\n — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 1, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n