A dream matchup for many: Sonic and Mario facing off on the silver screen! Fans have long championed a potential collaboration between Sega and Nintendo, and now KH Studio has delivered a tantalizing glimpse into that possibility with a concept trailer.
This vibrant trailer pits the iconic duo against each other, replacing the familiar Mushroom Kingdom with Sonic's high-octane world. The result offers a compelling vision of what a combined franchise film could achieve.
Inspired by the phenomenal success of the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog movie adaptations—which collectively raked in over $2 billion globally—the creators crafted this captivating concept.
While a true crossover featuring Nintendo and Sega's mascots remains improbable due to their longstanding rivalry, the idea clearly resonates deeply with fans.
In the meantime, audiences can anticipate sequels to both beloved franchises: Super Mario Bros. at the Movies 2 in 2026 and Sonic 4 at the Movies in 2027.
Separately, December saw the unveiling of a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount. This collaboration brought Sonic to US McDonald's locations, following the release of Sonic toys in 2022. Speculation ran high about a potential tie-in with the third Sonic film, culminating in McDonald's unveiling a new Sonic-themed Happy Meal for Colombian customers.
Though the initial Colombian campaign featured twelve unique hedgehog toys, a US release was initially not considered. However, McDonald's subsequently announced a US rollout, offering each Happy Meal with a special Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy, alongside a side, drink, and a choice of McNuggets or a hamburger.
