Kirby (film)

==Synopsis==
Kirby is surprised when King Dedede suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight an old villain returns to destroy Dream Land. After picking their best and brightest, Kirby and her allies agree to put aside their differences with Dedede and come up with a scheme to infiltrate their home land, defeat their biggest enemy yet, and return to their respective paradises intact.
==Voice cast==
 
==Production==
In May 2021, Shuntaro Furukawa, president of Nintendo, said that the company was interested in producing more animated films based on its intellectual properties if The Super Mario Bros. Movie was successful. In a Variety cover story before the film's release, producer Chris Meledandri was asked about potential sequels, or projects adapted from other Nintendo properties, and answered, "Our focus right now is entirely on bringing the film out to the audience, and at this time, we're not prepared to talk about what's coming in the future".
On April 21, 2023, following the box office success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo stated that there would be more films based on their properties, though they did not directly confirm a film based on the Kirby franchise. On April 18, 2025, the film was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation, with creative duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller confirmed to be directing.
===Casting===
The cast was revealed on December 12, 2025. This casting announcement was met with a positive reaction from fans, who mostly praised Makiko Ohmoto reprising her role as Kirby from the games.
===Animation and design===
The film was animated by Illumination Studios Paris in Paris, France. Production was underway by May 2025, with animation ending in October 2026. Post-production work wrapped by March 2027. 
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