A dream matchup for many: Sonic and Mario facing off on the silver screen! Fans have long championed a Sega and Nintendo collaboration, and now KH Studio has delivered a tantalizing glimpse with a concept trailer. This exciting video pits the iconic duo against each other, replacing the familiar Mushroom Kingdom with Sonic's high-octane world, showcasing the potential of a crossover film.
Inspired by the phenomenal success of the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog movie adaptations – a combined global box office gross exceeding $2 billion – the creators crafted this captivating trailer.
Although a true collaboration between Nintendo and Sega's mascots remains improbable due to their longstanding rivalry, the concept clearly resonates deeply with fans.
In the meantime, audiences eagerly anticipate sequels: Super Mario Bros. at the Movies 2 slated for 2026 and Sonic 4 at the Movies in 2027.
Separately, December saw the unveiling of a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount. Sonic arrived in the US market following the release of McDonald's toys in 2022, fueling fan speculation about a collaboration for the third film. This culminated in McDonald's launching a new Sonic promotion for Colombian consumers, featuring twelve unique hedgehog designs. While initially not slated for the US, McDonald's later confirmed a US release, offering a Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy with each Happy Meal, alongside a side, drink, and choice of McNuggets or burgers.
