Kirby's Dreamland

Kirby's Dreamland (2025)
Kirby's Dreamland is a 2025  computer-animated adventure film based on Nintendo's Kirby video game franchise. Produced by Universal Pictures, Illumination, and Nintendo, and distributed by Universal, the film was directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and written by Matthew Fogel. The film is adaptation of 1992's Kirby's Dreamland For Nintendo Gameboy.

Plot
The movie begins in the idyllic world of Dream Land, a peaceful and happy place where all the creatures live in harmony. Kirby, a small pink puffball with a voracious appetite, is living his life in blissful contentment, gobbling up delicious food and enjoying the company of his friends.

However, things take a dark turn when King Dedede, the greedy ruler of Dream Land, decides to steal all the food in the land and the stars used to grow crops. and hoard it for himself. Kirby, who is determined to put things right, sets out on a perilous journey to confront King Dedede and retrieve the stolen food.

As Kirby travels through various lands, he encounters a range of enemies and obstacles and using his unique abilities to inhale and copy the powers of his foes. Along the way, he meets new friends and allies, including the adorable animal companions Coo, Rick, and Kine, who help him in his quest.

Finally, Kirby reaches King Dedede's castle, where he confronts the greedy monarch in an epic battle. Using his various powers, including the ability to fly and shoot projectiles, Kirby defeats King Dedede and retrieves the stolen food.

As Kirby returns the food to Dream Land, he is hailed as a hero, and peace and happiness are restored to the land once again. Later on King Dedede asks Kirby If he can be forgiven. Despite the hesitation Kirby ends up forgiving him. However. A shadow falls over dreamland. The animal friends, Kirby and Dedede and look up at a massive ship in the air. Inside the ship Metaknight and his crew is revealed and plan to take over dreamland to stop its laziness. Setting up a sequel.

Production
Due to the success of the Super Mario Bros. The Movie. Nintendo announced in 2023 that a movie based off the Kirby series was in production. The screen play was written by Kirby and Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai. The film was supposed to be released on June 11th 2024 but the film ended up being delayed due to recasting. The film's first trailer released on October 10th 2024.

Theaters
Kirby's Dreamland was released in theaters on April 27th 2025. And made 80 million at the weekend box office. The film ended its theatrical run with 300 million dollars made.

Home Media
Kirby's Dreamland was released on Blu-ray and 4k UHD on June 5th. It released on Netflix on October 16th later that year.

Reception
The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 76%, with an average rating of 7.4/10, based on 245 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Kirby's Dreamland is way more enjoyable then it' the game it was based off, If you are a fan of Nintendo or the Kirby series this movie is up your alley."

Box Office
Kirby's Dreamland grossed $550 million in the United States and in Canada, and another $420 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $970 million. Making it the second highest-grossing animated film of 2025.

Trivia

 * This is Nintendo's second movie based off their games. The first one being Super Mario Bros. The Movie.
 * It is based off Kirby's Dreamland for Nintendo Gameboy.