A new leak from MyTimeToShineHello claims that Nintendo’s upcoming Donkey Kong movie has entered production and is targeting a 2028 release window. The rumor quickly drew attention across social media, though it should be noted that the leaker’s past track record has been inconsistent, and the information has not been officially confirmed.
Following the massive box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Nintendo’s expansion into animation, a Donkey Kong film has long been a topic of industry speculation. Nintendo and Universal previously confirmed through official documentation that a standalone Donkey Kong project is in development, with Seth Rogen set to reprise his role as the voice of Donkey Kong from the 2023 Mario movie.
The rumored 2028 release date aligns with Nintendo’s recently announced film slate. The company is currently working on Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie (scheduled for April 3, 2026) and the live-action The Legend of Zelda (scheduled for May 7, 2027). Nintendo stated during a recent investor meeting that it is building a stable release framework, suggesting that additional unannounced films are also in the works.
The Donkey Kong movie would serve as a major expansion of Nintendo’s cinematic universe and reflect its strategy of adapting key IPs through different studios and formats. As the project is still in early development and Nintendo has released no official details, the rumored 2028 timing remains speculative. However, given the strong momentum behind Nintendo’s film strategy, this Donkey Kong-focused adventure is likely to be among the company’s next major theatrical projects.