A dream matchup for many: Sonic and Mario on the silver screen! Fans have long championed a collaboration between Sega and Nintendo, and KH Studio has answered the call with a captivating concept trailer. This trailer brilliantly blends the vibrant Mushroom Kingdom aesthetic with Sonic's signature high-speed action, offering a tantalizing glimpse of what a crossover film could achieve.
The phenomenal success of the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog films, collectively raking in over $2 billion worldwide, undoubtedly fueled this creative endeavor.
Despite the legendary rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, making an actual movie collaboration unlikely, the concept of uniting these iconic heroes clearly strikes a chord with audiences.
For now, fans can eagerly anticipate the upcoming sequels: Super Mario Bros. at the Movies 2 (2026) and Sonic 4 at the Movies (2027).
Separately, a December announcement revealed a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount. Following the release of Sonic-themed toys in 2022, speculation ran rampant about a potential collaboration for the third Sonic film. This culminated in McDonald's unveiling a new Sonic Happy Meal promotion in Colombia, featuring twelve unique hedgehog toys. Initially, a US release wasn't considered, but McDonald's later confirmed its arrival in the United States, offering each Happy Meal with a special Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy, alongside a side, drink, and choice of McNuggets or burgers.
