Leaker: Nintendo, Illumination Working on Star Fox Film

On May 7, 2026 leaker DanielRPK posted on social media claiming Nintendo and animation studio Illumination are developing a film based on the Star Fox franchise. The post did not include production timelines, release dates or other schedule details.

The social post described Illumination as a partner on the project but offered no information on creative talent, additional studio partners, or distribution plans. No official announcement has come from Nintendo, Illumination or Universal Pictures regarding a Star Fox film.

The Star Fox claim arrived alongside other tips linking Illumination to multiple Nintendo properties, including separate rumors about Donkey Kong and a Princess Peach movie. The post also referenced a pitch that would connect several Nintendo-based films into a larger crossover project centered on a Super Smash Bros-style ensemble.

Nintendo previously collaborated with Illumination on The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Other Nintendo projects reported to be in development include a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Earlier reports connected Donkey Kong-related work to Universal and suggested Illumination would be involved in multiple adaptations under that broader relationship.

DanielRPK has a mixed track record: some past claims were accurate while others did not materialize. With no confirmations or production details released by the companies involved, the Star Fox report remains unverified.

Star Fox is a long-running Nintendo space-combat series built around pilot Fox McCloud and his squadron. The franchise debuted in the early 1990s and has appeared across multiple Nintendo consoles.