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The Shrinking Prospects of the Nintendo Cinematic Universe
The recent success of the Super Mario Brothers movie was celebrated by many, except, it seems, for Nintendo itself. Despite the financial windfall, it appears that Nintendo is hesitant to dive deep into the world of film, raising questions about the future of a potential Nintendo Cinematic Universe (NCU). Unlike the meteoric rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Nintendo seems to have no immediate plans for a sweeping cinematic franchise tied to its beloved characters.