Super Mario Movie: 8 Donkey Kong Characters Hidden In The Series

The role that Donkey Kong and his entire “family” have played in the history of Nintendo has been relatively important and unique. So much so, that this original Kong family has had their stellar appearances in the Super Marios Bros. Movie. Although some of these characters have appeared in the first scene, there have been others that have appeared in secret and you may not have even noticed.

That is why in the article we will tell you 8 characters from the Donkey Kong universe that appeared in the Super Mario Movie by Illumination and Universal Studios. The Mushroom Kingdom hides much more than you think.

Donkey Kong

The best-known character in the Kong family and the one who was the precursor to Super Mario. Donkey Kong is not a great secret of the Super Mario Movie, since the famous gorilla appears on the cover of the film itself. However, his scene, apart from being epic and unique in the film, paves the way for us to meet the rest of the Kong family members who appear in a cameo, whether more visible or less throughout the entire plot.

Cranky Kong

It is another of the best-known characters in the Kong family created by Rare. He had his first appearance in Donkey Kong Country. In addition, Cranky was the original enemy of the original Donkey Kong instalment in which Super Mario first appeared. So the current Donkey Kong is his grandson and had nothing to do with that confrontation. This information has been confirmed by Rare itself and it is a nod that they have included it in the film.

Funky Kong

Funky takes it upon himself to offer quite a few services to the Kong family, such as the ability to go back and move between worlds. His appearance in the film is not only a nod to the Donkey Kong saga but also to the Super Mario franchise, where he has been present in several titles.

Diddy Kong

Our little monkey from the Kong family also makes a rather interesting cameo in the Super Mario Movie. Diddy Kong is often seen as Donkey Kong’s constant companion throughout the games. His cameo only consists of a few lines of dialogue and he appears in the stands in the fight between Mario and Donkey Kong.

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Swanky Kong

Another of the characters, this much more hidden than we can see if we pause the scene and sharpen our sight in the arena of the Jungle Kingdom. Swanky Kong is a special character in the Donkey Kong saga, for being one of the best dressed and showing that he has a lot of money. Although he hasn’t appeared in any new games since 2005, his appearance in the Super Mario movie hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Dixie Kong

It is another of Donkey Kong’s most popular companions, being one of the main playable Kongs in Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. We can also see her during the fight between DK and Mario, one of the most colourful and impressive scenes in the movie. Dixie can be seen sitting next to Diddy, reinforcing the bond between the two characters.

Chunky Kong

It is a large member of the Kong family who almost always dons his blue vest, white shirt, and peculiar red cap or hat. He first appeared in the DK games with Donkey Kong 64, being part of the cast of playable characters. We can also see him as a spectator during the fight between DK and Mario, it’s good news that Illumination has paid so much attention to these little winks and cameos that the most loyal audience has caught on the first time.

Kiddy Kong

It is quite a peculiar character within the DK universe. Although his cameo is quite distant and we can ignore it completely, we will see him in the middle of the race in the Movie, driving a small car while flashing his extroverted smile. He is alongside Mario and Funky in the pursuit of the Rainbow Highway. A cameo is only suitable for the most special viewers who know how to spot a wink of this kind in the middle of a scene of action and speed.