The dream of seeing Sonic and Mario face off on the big screen has been a long-standing wish among fans. Enthusiasts have been vocal about their desire for a collaboration between Sega and Nintendo, two giants in the gaming world. KH Studio has brought this fantasy to life with a concept trailer that showcases a thrilling crossover movie featuring both Mario and Sonic. The trailer transitions from the vibrant Mushroom Kingdom to high-speed action sequences with Sonic, giving viewers a taste of what such a film could offer.
The inspiration for this concept trailer stems from the phenomenal success of the movie adaptations of "Super Mario Bros." and "Sonic the Hedgehog," which together amassed over $2 billion at the global box office. Despite the historical rivalry between Nintendo and Sega making an actual collaboration unlikely, the idea of uniting these beloved characters has captured the imagination of fans worldwide.
While we wait to see if such a crossover will ever materialize, fans can look forward to sequels in the respective franchises. "Super Mario Brothers at the Movies 2" is slated for release in 2026, and "Sonic 4 at the Movies" is expected in 2027.
In other news, a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount was unveiled in December, bringing Sonic to the United States. Following the release of Sonic toys in 2022, fans speculated about further collaborations for the franchise's third film. McDonald's confirmed these hopes by introducing a new Sonic-themed Happy Meal in Colombia, which was later extended to the US market. Each Sonic Happy Meal includes a special Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy, along with a side dish, a drink, and a choice between chicken McNuggets or hamburgers. The commercial featured twelve different hedgehog designs, adding to the excitement of this promotional campaign.
