A dream matchup for many: Sonic and Mario facing off on the silver screen. Fans have long championed a collaboration between Sega and Nintendo, and KH Studio has answered the call with a captivating concept trailer. This trailer imagines a crossover movie, juxtaposing the vibrant Mushroom Kingdom with Sonic's high-octane speed, offering a tantalizing glimpse of what such a film could achieve.
Inspired by the phenomenal success of the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic the Hedgehog movie adaptations – collectively earning over $2 billion globally – the creators crafted this electrifying vision.
While a true collaboration between Nintendo and Sega's flagship characters remains improbable due to their historical competition, the concept clearly resonates deeply with audiences.
In the meantime, fans can eagerly anticipate the upcoming sequels: Super Mario Bros. at the Movies 2 (2026) and Sonic 4 at the Movies (2027).
Separately, December saw the announcement of a partnership between McDonald's, Sega, and Paramount. This collaboration initially brought Sonic toys to the United States following a successful 2022 toy release. Speculation ran high regarding a potential tie-in with the third Sonic film, culminating in McDonald's unveiling a new Sonic-themed Happy Meal for Colombian customers.
The initial Colombian campaign featured twelve unique hedgehog designs, but initial plans did not include a US release. However, McDonald's subsequently confirmed a US launch as well. Each US Sonic Happy Meal includes a special Sonic the Hedgehog 3 toy, along with a side, a drink, and a choice of Chicken McNuggets or a hamburger.
