Movies Donkey Kong Might Be Nintendo’s Next Cinematic Leading… Ape Nintendo said more was coming after 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and 'The Legend of Zelda.' Could it be DK?

From 1981’s Donkey Kong to Donkey Kong Bananza, DK has been on a wild, confusing ride. Let’s try to unpack Nintendo’s confusing timeline.

After playing Donkey Kong Bananza, it sure seems like the game is a prequel to Super Mario Odyssey, and the DK series as a whole.

At the event, Nintendo confirmed what we all suspected: Donkey Kong Bananza - the upcoming platformer heading to Switch 2 - is being helmed by the team that brought us Super Mario Odyssey.

Donkey Kong Bananza will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17. Super Mario Odyssey released for the Nintendo Switch in October 2017 and has sold nearly 30 million units as of March 31, 2025.

Switch 2 Donkey Kong Bananza Direct details story, abilities, transformations, co-op play, collectibles, and more Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo also planned for release.

Donkey Kong Bananza supports 2 player co-op and GameShare locally and online Even players on the Switch 1 can enjoy Donkey Kong Bananza through local GameShare.

Watch the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct full presentation, which aired on June 18, 2025. Donkey Kong Bananza is an upcoming 3D action open-world adventure developed by Nintendo.

Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct date, start time, and length The Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct took place on June 18, 2025 at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM BST. It lasted for just over 15 minutes.

Nintendo has revealed amiibo functionality in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza, including an all-new Donkey Kong & Pauline figure that's coming out alongside the game on 17th July. The DK Bananza ...

Donkey Kong Bananza swings onto the Nintendo Switch 2 as an exclusive title on July 17, 2025. Here’s everything we know so far about this highly anticipated 3D platforming adventure.

Nintendo has announced a Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza on June 18th at 9AM ET. It will feature 15 minutes of information about the upcoming Switch 2 game.