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In the past few days Shigeru Miyamoto, Nintendo’s legendary creator, has stepped back into the public eye with some key developments that reflect both his ongoing influence and the way his role is evolving as he hands over the reins of Mario to a new generation. In a high-profile interview with Casa Brutus magazine, Miyamoto discussed his transition away from direct game development, candidly saying he now entrusts much of the Mario franchise to newer teams, but still insists on playing the first half hour of every new title to ensure it maintains that unmistakable Mario feel. While he’s no longer designing every jump and power-up, Miyamoto’s personal touch still acts as Nintendo’s creative litmus test, a golden rule for the series according to Vice.
The really big headline is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set for release in April 2026. Miyamoto confirmed in multiple outlets including Casa Brutus and Nintendo Everything that he’s heavily involved as a producer and is now in the final stages of production with Illumination Studios. He’s fiercely proud of the collaborative team and says, laughing, that his goal is simple: “I’ll keep working on it until it becomes fun.” Despite the usual secrecy, he admitted that the movie’s setting—just as the title suggests—is the galaxy, and he feels confident it will become another milestone for Nintendo on the big screen. This ties into recent comments he made at an investor Q and A, reported by Video Games Chronicle and Nintendo’s own releases, reinforcing that Nintendo will continue to pursue films and video more aggressively, seeing them as a way to create lasting entertainment experiences and drive cross-generational brand loyalty.
Beyond Hollywood, Miyamoto’s name also surfaced in Nintendo’s Q2 financial talk, where he emphasized that Nintendo isn’t seeking to simply multiply its headcount or chase growth for its own sake. Instead, he says their goal is to create enduring entertainment and innovate across both games and passive media, partnering globally and always staying humble even after blockbuster success.
On social media, there’s been lively discussion about Miyamoto’s shift towards more oversight, rather than hands-on creation, and his candid aspirations to stay healthy until Mario’s 50th anniversary. Comment threads are filled with nostalgic gratitude and curiosity about how Nintendo’s next generation will take Mario forward on the Switch 2 and beyond. No credible rumors about new projects outside what’s been officially confirmed have surfaced.
In terms of public appearances, while Miyamoto hasn’t been at a major live event in the last 24 hours, his interviews and comments are driving both headlines and fan speculation internationally. Business-wise, his focus is clearly trained on strengthening Nintendo’s presence in film and park experiences, with the Galaxy movie poised to establish another pillar of the company’s legacy.
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