Image: Nintendo LifeNintendo's expansion into cinema is well underway and this week it's provided an update on what's to come. Its current plans for "visual content" are seemingly still on track.After the release of 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' in cinemas last year, the film has now been viewed by approximately 170 million people worldwide. As for what's to come, a "new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros." is still locked in for an April 2026 theatrical release.Then, this will at some point be followed by a "live-action film" based on The Legend of Zelda series. It's noted the team is still in the "planning and development" stage of this project, with the release currently down as '202X'. In other words, there is no proper date just yet, but it will presumably be some time after the second Mario movie and before the end of the decade.Image: NintendoNintendo originally locked in the release date for the next Mario movie on Mario Day. As for the live-action Zelda film, director Wes Ball mentioned earlier this year how work was underway but he couldn't really reveal anything just yet. In saying this, he's seemingly confident fans will be happy with the end product. Arriving in 2026It's a franchise close to his heart, like Star WarsAre you looking forward to Nintendo's upcoming Mario and Zelda movies? What other Nintendo series would you like to see adapted to cinema in the future? Let us know in the comments.[source nintendo.co.jp]Share:651 Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He's been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief. Hold on there, you need to login to post a comment...Related ArticlesReview: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch) - Easily The Best Mario & Luigi RPG YetGonna get yourself connected'Nintendo Music' Is A New Mobile App Exclusive To Switch Online MembersMusic to our earsSwitch Emulator Ryujinx Might Not Be Dead, Despite Nintendo's TakedownWe assume the ninjas are ready and waiting