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 . In April 2022, , the director of Sonic
While enthusiastic, Fowler acknowledged several significant hurdles to making such a project a reality: In April 2022
