While enthusiastic, Fowler acknowledged several significant hurdles to making such a project a reality:
, the voice of Sonic, recently commented that the possibility of a crossover feels like it is "getting closer" following the success of both the Sonic and The Super Mario Bros. Movie franchises . the voice of Sonic
of Nintendo has hinted at future expansions of Nintendo's cinematic presence, though he cautioned that a full Smash Bros. ensemble may not happen immediately . such as Capcom
: 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 . and Square Enix .