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While enthusiastic, Fowler acknowledged several significant hurdles to making such a project a reality:

In April 2022, , the director of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 , expressed strong interest in helming a potential Super Smash Bros. crossover film . He described the idea as a "battle royale" that would bring together iconic characters like Mario and Sonic, stating that "nothing would make me happier" than to see them face off on the big screen . Challenges to a Crossover

: A Super Smash Bros. adaptation would require navigating a "licensing nightmare" to secure rights for characters owned by various companies beyond Nintendo and Sega, such as Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Square Enix .

As of late 2024 and early 2025, the conversation has continued with other key figures:

: Finding a unified visual style that works for a diverse cast of characters with vastly different original designs remains a creative challenge . Recent Developments

of Nintendo has hinted at future expansions of Nintendo's cinematic presence, though he cautioned that a full Smash Bros. ensemble may not happen immediately .