A dream clash of gaming titans: Mario and Sonic on the silver screen! For years, fans have clamored for a cinematic showdown between these iconic characters, fueling speculation about a potential Sega and Nintendo collaboration.
KH Studio has answered the call with a captivating concept trailer. This imaginative short replaces the whimsical Mushroom Kingdom with Sonic's high-octane world, offering a tantalizing glimpse of what a combined franchise film could achieve.
The runaway success of the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog movies, collectively raking in over $2 billion globally, undoubtedly inspired this ambitious fan-made project.
Despite the historical rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, making an actual crossover a long shot, the concept clearly resonates deeply with fans.
In the meantime, audiences can anticipate sequels to both beloved franchises: Super Mario Bros. at the Movies 2 slated for 2026 and Sonic 4 at the Movies in 2027.
Separately, December saw the unveiling of a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount. Following the release of Sonic toys in 2022, speculation mounted regarding a collaboration for the third Sonic film. This culminated in McDonald's launching a new Sonic Happy Meal promotion in Colombia, featuring twelve unique hedgehog toys. While initially exclusive to Colombia, McDonald's later confirmed a US release, offering each Happy Meal with a special Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy, alongside a side, drink, and choice of McNuggets or burgers.