His most notable appearance since his heyday came in 2018, when he was added as a playable character in Super Smash Bros.

As picked up by GamesRadar, the character's appearance in the Nintendo Korea box art has led to a flurry of speculation as ...

While the third installment is generally considered the black ... gameplay in Donkey Kong on the Game Boy. Then, in 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie featured him as a major character.

But - everyone has their own special Kong." Donkey Kong Bananza also brings the character in line with his look in the recent Super Mario Bros. Movie.