After expressing reticence over the years, Nintendo made the surprising announcement of a partnership with Minions production studio Illumination to create a Super Mario animated movie. But that isn’t the end of Nintendo’s intention to explore the entertainment space.
Speaking to IGN at E3 2018, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime explained that Nintendo is having a “range of conversations” in the entertainment sphere akin to the Illumination partnership and the planned Universal Studios Nintendo theme park. But, of course, much like with its lack of announcements for franchises like Animal Crossing and Mother 3, Nintendo will reveal those partnerships when the time is right and something is in the works.
Source: IGN.com Nintendo Exploring More Entertainment Partnerships Like Mario Movie