Netflix is gearing up to bring the animated hit "The Super Mario Bros. Movie” to its streaming platform on December 3. The film, which has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, enjoyed initial release on Peacock in August due to a distribution deal with Universal Pictures. This move to Netflix comes as part of a 2021 agreement wherein films from Illumination and DreamWorks Animation head to Netflix after a four-month exclusive run on Peacock.

The success of "The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at the box office, where it stands as the second highest-grossing film of the year, reflects the growing trend of successful video game adaptations. In related news, Nintendo has revealed plans to collaborate with Sony Pictures Entertainment on a live-action adaptation of "The Legend of Zelda". This comes amidst a flurry of game-related activity, including updates to Mario Kart 8 and the reveal of Steam Deck OLED.