Is a Super Smash Bros movie coming? Mario Galaxy Film teases Nintendo crossover

In a surprise crossover development, the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially added Fox McCloud to its roster, fueling speculation that a larger Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe may be in the works.

The announcement, made on Thursday, confirms long-standing fan theories that the iconic space pilot from Nintendo’s Star Fox franchise would appear in the film. No voice actor has yet been revealed for the character.

Fox McCloud first appeared in the 1993 action-adventure title Star Fox on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and has since headlined multiple entries, including Star Fox 64, Star Fox Adventures, and Star Fox: Assault. His most recent appearance was in 2017’s Star Fox 2.

However, as reported by Variety, global audiences primarily recognise Fox as a staple fighter in the Super Smash Bros. franchise, where he has featured in every installment since the original 1999 release on Nintendo 64.

The crossover hints extend further. Earlier promotional material for the film included a subtle reference to the Pikmin species associated with Captain Olimar, another Super Smash Bros. character. These layered inclusions have strengthened theories that multiple Nintendo properties could be brought together on the big screen.

While fans continue to speculate about potential appearances from other iconic characters such as Samus or Captain Falcon, no further confirmations have been made.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 1, leaving audiences eager to see how far this crossover narrative will expand.