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Kirby as a director from the Theater menu of Kirby Super Star Ultra.
This article is about in-game movies accessible from a menu. For more informal cutscenes, see Cutscene.

The Theater is a menu available in Kirby titles, starting with Kirby's Dream Land 3 which allows the player to re-watch cinematic cutscenes and other special videos from the game that they've unlocked. The menu itself is usually unlocked once a cutscene is watched in the main game for the first time.

Often times, special cutscenes that do not appear in the main game can also be viewed in the Theater, once certain requirements are met. The most prominent examples of this are the Kirby Master videos, which can only be unlocked once 100% completion is met for the games they appear in.

Game appearances[edit]

Kirby's Dream Land 3[edit]

The Theater menu in Kirby's Dream Land 3

In Kirby's Dream Land 3, the theater is unlocked upon reaching 100% completion of the game (completing the Boss Butch after it is unlocked), and is represented in the options as "?". There are ten distinct cutscenes available to watch, and the player also has the option of viewing all of them in sequence:

Cutscenes in Kirby's Dream Land 3  
Cutscene Description
"OP" The opening cutscene that shows when powering on the game.
"EC 1" The opening cutscene for Grass Land.
"EC 2" The opening cutscene for Ripple Field.
"EC 3" The opening cutscene for Sand Canyon.
"EC 4" The opening cutscene for Cloudy Park.
"EC 5" The opening cutscene for Iceberg.
"EC 6" The opening cutscene for Hyper Zone.
"END 1" The bad ending of Kirby's Dream Land 3
"END 2" The true ending of Kirby's Dream Land 3, including the staff credits reel.
"END 3" The staff credits sequence that shows after completing Boss Butch, featuring different illustrations.
"ALL" Plays all cutscenes in sequence.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards[edit]

The Theater menu in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards.

In Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, the Theater menu is unlocked upon starting the main game and viewing the opening cutscene, and adds more as each one is watched in the game for the first time. Notably, unlike when viewed in the main game, theater cutscenes are bordered by a red curtain and stage, rather than the checkerboard border. The following table lists all of the viewable cutscenes in the theater, along with notes on them where applicable:

Cutscenes in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards  
Cutscene Description Notes
View All Movies Selecting this allows the player to view every unlocked cutscene in sequence. This option features the version of Project K-64 with colored-in illustrations, otherwise seen only after completing Dark Star.
The Dark Shadow This scene is the opening one that plays prior to the title screen.
It shows Dark Matter invading Ripple Star and Ribbon escaping with the crystal, though it is shattered into shards in the process.
Kirby's Quest This scene plays when starting the main game for the first time.
It shows Ribbon running into Kirby and recruiting him to help her get the Crystal Shards back.
Waddle Dee? This scene plays before the battle with Waddle Doo in Pop Star - Stage 1.
It shows Waddle Dee finding a Crystal Shard, but being possessed by Dark Matter before Kirby and Ribbon find him.
Waddle On! This scene plays after the battle with Waddle Doo in Pop Star - Stage 1.
It shows Waddle Dee being freed from Dark Matter, then joining Kirby on his quest.
Art Attack This scene plays before the battle with Adeleine in Pop Star - Stage 2.
It shows Adeleine finding a Crystal Shard, but being possessed by Dark Matter before Kirby's group finds her.
Adding Adeleine This scene plays after the battle with Adeleine in Pop Star - Stage 2.
It shows Adeleine being freed from Dark Matter, then joining Kirby on his quest.
Dark Dedede This scene plays before the battle with King Dedede in Pop Star - Stage 3.
It shows King Dedede finding a Crystal Shard and keeping Kirby from collecting it, before being possessed by Dark Matter right before the groups' eyes.
A Reluctant Ally This scene plays after the battle with King Dedede in Pop Star - Stage 3.
It shows King Dedede being freed from Dark Matter and initially refusing to join Kirby's team, but eventually giving in to his guilt and joining.
On to Rock Star This scene plays after the battle with Whispy Woods in Pop Star - Stage 4.
It shows the crystal creating a portal to Rock Star, which Kirby's team jump into.
Desert Desserts This scene plays after the battle with Pix in Rock Star - Stage 5.
It shows the team walking through the desert, only to get hungry and need to stop for a moment to have a picnic courtesy of Adeleine's paintings. The Crystal then opens a portal to Aqua Star, though Kirby needs to be pulled in because he is too busy eating.
All Washed Up This scene plays after the battle with Acro in Aqua Star - Stage 5.
It shows the team sitting at a beach, where the group starts trying to skip rocks on the water, but a big wave rolls in, scaring the others off while Kirby blindly continues throwing stones, resulting in him getting swept by the wave. When Kirby comes to, he sees the others going through the portal to Neo Star, and quickly runs in before it closes.
Hot Waddle Dawdle This scene plays after the battle with Magman in Neo Star - Stage 5.
It shows the team preparing to move on when the land around them starts to shake in a huge volcanic eruption. The team need to quickly escape through the portal to Shiver Star as it moves, but Waddle Dee has trouble keeping up after the others jump through. Kirby uses his inhale to give Waddle Dee an assist, drawing him into the portal before it closes.
Ripple Rescue This scene plays after the battle with HR-H in Shiver Star - Stage 5.
It shows the portal to Ripple Star opening, showing it under the influence of Dark Matter, much to Ribbon's dismay. She is reassured by her allies, and Kirby attempts to lead the charge, but trips and then gets trampled by the others as they jump in, leaving Ribbon to carry the battered Kirby through the portal.
Fare...well? This scene plays after the battle with Miracle Matter in Ripple Star - Stage 4 if still missing some Crystal Shards.
It shows Dark Matter being seemingly driven out of Ripple Star, and Kirby's team being sent home by the Queen and Ribbon after thanking them for a job well done, but then the Queen gives Ribbon and the crystal a menacing glare, suggesting something is not right.
This is the bad ending of the game.
This scene will still be unlocked in the Theater if the true ending was achieved without ever seeing the false one in the main game.
Darkness Calls This scene plays after the battle with Miracle Matter in Ripple Star - Stage 4 if all Crystal Shards are collected.
It shows Dark Matter being driven out of Ripple Star in an explosive manner, and the fully reformed crystal ridding the Queen of the Dark Matter inside her, which flies off and forms into its own star out in space. Kirby calls the Warp Star and he and the rest of his team ride off to face the threat head-on.
Crystal Clear! This scene plays after the battle with in Dark Star.
It shows Dark Star being destroyed as Kirby's team escape on the Warp Star. From there, back in Ripple Star, Kirby and his friends are all awarded with crystal medals by the Queen, and Kirby himself is given a kiss as a reward from Ribbon, which causes him to stumble in his infatuation.
Project K-64 This scene is the staff credits sequence for the game. This will show the bad ending credits sequence. To see the true ending version, the player can press Start to skip through the other cutscenes in View All Movies.

Kirby Air Ride[edit]

The Movies menu in Kirby Air Ride.

In this game, the Theater is called "Movies" on the Options menu and mainly features the tutorials usually seen when choosing a certain mode for the first time.

Cutscenes in Kirby Air Ride  
Cutscene Description Notes
Opening The opening cutscene seen when booting up the game.
How to Play A general summary of the entire game that also explains the basic controls of the game.
Air Ride Tutorial An explanation of the Air Ride mode and various techniques used in said mode. Notably, Tornado is not showcased during the segment where the Copy Abilities listed.
Top Ride Tutorial An explanation of the Top Ride mode and various techniques used in said mode.
City Trial Tutorial An explanation of the City Trial mode and various techniques used in said mode.
Machine Intros A quick overview of every standard Air Ride Machine in the game and how they play.
Specials A quick overview of the Flight Warp Star, Legendary Air Ride Machines, King Dedede and Meta Knight and how they play.

Kirby Super Star Ultra[edit]

The Theater menu in Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Most of the cutscenes are unlocked after viewing them in-game for the first time. Some cutscenes are only available through special conditions, which will be explained later on in the table below.

Cutscenes in Kirby Super Star Ultra  
No.
Name
Description
00 Original Kirby Movies Consists of the original cutscenes from Kirby Super Star. This cutscene can be unlocked after clearing Helper to Hero with every helper.
01 Grand Opening The intro to Kirby Super Star Ultra. Kirby can be seen flying on his Warp Star through space, then Dream Land, and finally through the waters and the skies. This is the only cutscene unlocked at the start of the game.
There is a rare alternate version of this cutscene that may play instead, which has some minor changes. The most prominent difference is that Kirby winks at the beginning. Other differences include:
  • The twinkle at the beginning spins clockwise instead of counter-clockwise and has six points instead of four. Kirby spins counter-clockwise instead of clockwise when flying into frame.
  • Kirby's orientation is horizontally flipped, so he waves with his opposite hand. He jumps higher and does a flip before landing on the Warp Star.
  • Birds fly in the distance while Kirby "surfs" on his Warp Star, he smiles instead of appearing angry, and he passes over a small island in the ocean. During this, he turns and waves to the viewer a second time.
  • Kirby has a neutral expression when flying away instead of a smile, he waves a third time, and the starburst when he disappears is bigger.
02 Spring Breeze The intro to Spring Breeze. At night, King Dedede and his soldiers can be seen running off with the stolen food, and Kirby comes by the "spring breeze" to get them back.
03 Tomorrow's Wind Ending to Spring Breeze, which is similar to Kirby's Dream Land's credits screen. King Dedede is launched out of Castle Dedede as he is defeated, and a ballooned Kirby is seen lifting Castle Dedede to return the food to the Dream Landers. The credits also scroll very fast, implying that this is not the end of the game just yet.
04 Dyna Blade Intro cutscene to Dyna Blade. Kirby is seen resting under a tree, when suddenly, Dyna Blade zooms past, causing the tree Kirby is sleeping under and the nearby hills to become sliced and start falling apart. Kirby then gives chase to the rainbow-winged bird to save Dream Land's crops.
05 Live Healthy Ending cutscene to Dyna Blade. Kirby takes care of Dyna Blade's chicks by giving them Whispy Woods's apples, then helping them fly. Kirby then waves goodbye to Dyna Blade and her chicks as they fly off into the sunset.
06 Gourmet Race Intro cutscene to Gourmet Race. Kirby flies to the top of a cliff, while thinking about the food that may appear at its peak. Once he finally settles at the top, he then sees King Dedede, teasing the poor puffball by eating a cake and apple in front of him.
07 Great Cave Offensive Intro cutscene to The Great Cave Offensive. Kirby accidentally falls into a hole while having a pleasant walk, setting the premise for his "great cave offensive".
08 Great Escape-Hero Up High Ending cutscene to The Great Cave Offensive. Kirby manages to escape the large cave system with the Warp Star, then eventually flies across the land on his own. A list of all his obtained treasures can be seen scrolling across the screen.
09 Revenge of Meta Knight Intro cutscene to Revenge of Meta Knight. Meta Knight and his crew prepare the Halberd for takeoff, while Kirby gives chase to the rising battleship on his Warp Star.
10 Halberd Scenes 1-3 A compilation of cutscenes from Revenge of Meta Knight.
  • Scene 1: Kirby is then thrown off the runway by the Halberd's thrusters, with the latter flying off into the sky.
  • Scene 2: Kirby tries to ambush the Halberd with another Warp Star from the nearby islands, but is eventually shot down, sending him careening to an area of dense forest.
  • Scene 3: Kirby and Dyna Blade fly to the Halberd, while the battleship is trying to gun them down.
11 Halberd Scenes 4-6 A compilation of cutscenes from Revenge of Meta Knight.
  • Scene 4: Kirby flies for the wings after destroying the bow of the Halberd.
  • Scene 5: Kirby flies back towards the Halberd after damaging the left wing.
  • Scene 6: Kirby flies back towards the Halberd after damaging the right wing.
12 Halberd Scenes 7-8 A compilation of cutscenes from Revenge of Meta Knight.
  • Scene 7: Kirby flies for the final blow to the Halberd after blasting a hole in the Halberd's hull.
  • Scene 8: The Halberd is severely damaged, with an explosion being dealt to the cabin of the battleship. Kirby is knocked off the cabin. He then wakes up amidst the debris of the Halberd. Kirby sees a lone Wheelie, and rides on it to escape the falling Halberd.
13 Friends and Sun Ending cutscene to Revenge of Meta Knight. Kirby escapes the falling Halberd with the help of Wheelie. After watching the Halberd crash into the ocean, Kirby and Wheelie proceed to ride off into the sunset. This cutscene features the names of all the Helpers in the game.
14 Milky Way Wishes Intro cutscene to Milky Way Wishes. In this cutscene, the sun and moon are fighting. A small jester named Marx comes to tell Kirby to summon the Galactic Nova with the help of energy collected from the various planets.
15 Marx's Mad Plan Cutscene in Milky Way Wishes. Kirby goes to the Galactic Nova to get the sun and moon to stop fighting. However, Marx knocks Kirby out of the way, and reveals his true intentions to control Pop Star.
16 To the Battlefield Cutscene in Milky Way Wishes that plays right before the final battle against Marx. Kirby breaks through the Galactic Nova with the Starship, and flies towards the battlefield, with the Starship transformed into a Warp Star, to prepare for the final battle against Marx.
17 Kirby's Triumphant Return Ending cutscene to Milky Way Wishes. Marx is sent flying into the Galactic Nova, which finally explodes with him. Kirby flies back on his Warp Star back to Pop Star, with the Sun and Moon flying in harmony. Finally, the phrase "THE END" appears on the touch screen, signifying that this is the end of the game, at least for now.
18 Staff Credits Staff credits to Kirby Super Star Ultra. Kirby is seen sleeping in his house, and the camera pans up to the sky as the credits roll. Unlike in Kirby Super Star, the small Kirby portraits on the credits text are not shown, and a lot of small pictures depicting Kirby's previous adventures appear.
19 Revenge of the King Intro cutscene to Revenge of the King. An ominous-looking King Dedede can be seen with his Spear Waddle Dee guards in his dimmed throne room. The camera zooms out to show Castle Dedede being wreathed in stormy clouds with Kabula circling around it.
20 Flying Fortress Kabula Cutscene that plays before the Kabula fight in Revenge of the King. Kirby flies on his Warp Star to Mt. Dedede, but Kabula's cannonballs fly across the sky, before one eventually hits the Warp Star, causing Kirby to fall down. The Sparkling Stars he has collected in prior levels then coalesce into the Starship, with Kirby using it to continue his mission and fight Kabula.
21 The King and the Sun Ending cutscene that plays after Masked Dedede is defeated in Revenge of the King. A defeated King Dedede and his Waddle Dees walk in the same desert that Kirby and Wheelie drove through in Revenge of Meta Knight. Notably, the credits appear at a slower pace than in the Spring Breeze credits, and the small Kirby portraits appear on the bottom left of the touchscreen.
22 The Arena Intro cutscene to The Arena. A bronze trophy appears as the grand prize, then transitions to Fighter Kirby doing his fighting moves, then lands on a grassy ground and turning to face against Marx in his true form.
23 Helper to Hero The intro cutscene to Helper to Hero. It plays out similarly to The Arena with a few differences:
  • A silver trophy with a large star medallion appears as the grand prize.
  • Knuckle Joe appears in place of Fighter Kirby, to signify the Helper-only nature of this game.
  • The ground Knuckle Joe lands on is made of gray bricks, and he faces Wham Bam Jewel instead of Marx.
24 Meta Knightmare Ultra The intro cutscene to Meta Knightmare Ultra. The camera pans across a cliff that Meta Knight is resting on, with dark, moving clouds across Dream Land. Meta Knight then reveals his wings, raises the Galaxia, and flies off for a worldwide adventure.
25 Knight's Story Scenes 1-3 A compilation of cutscenes from Meta Knightmare Ultra featuring alternate versions of the cutscenes from Spring Breeze and Dyna Blade.
  • Scene 1: Meta Knight flies out of Castle Dedede instead of King Dedede.
  • Scene 2: While Dyna Blade is flying overhead, Meta Knight comes to give chase.
  • Scene 3: Meta Knight flies with Dyna Blade and her chicks, then eventually lands on the same cliff to watch them fly off into the sunset.
26 Knight's Story Scenes 4-6 A compilation of cutscenes from Meta Knightmare Ultra featuring alternate versions of the cutscenes from The Great Cave Offensive and Revenge of Meta Knight.
  • Scene 4: Meta Knight flies across the sky, then intentionally flies towards the same hole Kirby fell in during the events of The Great Cave Offensive.
  • Scene 5: Meta Knight flies out of the cave system by himself.
  • Scene 6: Meta Knight flies towards the Halberd as it prepares for takeoff.
27 Knight's Story Scenes 7-8 A compilation of cutscenes from Meta Knightmare Ultra featuring alternate versions of the cutscenes from Revenge of Meta Knight and Milky Way Wishes.
  • Scene 7: Meta Knight flies off the falling Halberd, which he destroyed by himself for some reason.
  • Scene 8: Meta Knight flies into space to seek the planets of the Milky Way and their energies.
28 Galactic Knight Cutscene in Meta Knightmare Ultra. Using the energy collected from the planets in Milky Way Wishes, Meta Knight summons the Galactic Nova once more, reforming itself. After wishing to fight the strongest warrior in the galaxy, Meta Knight sees Nova summoning a giant interdimensional hole from which Galacta Knight is summoned, and both of the knights fly down to start fighting.
29 Knight's Triumphant Return Ending cutscene to Meta Knightmare Ultra. A defeated Galacta Knight pinballs across space, before eventually breaking into a bright explosion. The rest follows the same as Kirby's Triumphant Return, except with Meta Knight in place of Kirby.
30 Hidden Staff Credits The alternate credits to Kirby Super Star Ultra. It begins with the camera panning over the same giant cliff from the intro cutscene, then Meta Knight walks towards the edge, covered in his own cape, while the Galaxia rests on the ground. The rest of the credits is the same, however images of Meta Knight's adventures appear to scroll in the sky.
31 Fly! Meta Knight Alternate opening cutscene to Kirby Super Star Ultra that features Meta Knight in place of Kirby. This cutscene may play after Meta Knightmare Ultra is completed.
32 The TRUE Arena The intro cutscene to The True Arena. It plays out similarly to The Arena with a few differences:
  • A golden trophy with three stars and intricate depictions appears as the grand prize.
  • Hammer Kirby appears and does his fighting moves, instead of Fighter Kirby.
  • The ground Kirby lands on is rocky black and starts to crumble, and he faces off against the Final Four (Masked Dedede, Galacta Knight, Wham Bam Jewel, and a more grotesque-looking Marx).
33 Marx Soul Appears Cutscene exclusive to The True Arena. A flashback depicting the events of Kirby's Triumphant Return appears, then transitions to a cutscene where Marx is seen floating in space with the debris of Galactic Nova. Eventually, some of Nova's leftover energy and debris is absorbed by Marx, transforming him into the deadly Marx Soul. He then flies off the screen for the true final battle.
34 Special-Edition Blooper Reel A collection of bloopers featuring different failed takes on the cutscenes for each Main Game. It can be unlocked by clearing The True Arena for the first time. Each blooper ends with a laugh track sample. Notably, this movie uses a slow remix of the Gourmet Race intro cutscene theme.
  • Spring Breeze: Kirby jumps on the Warp Star to go after King Dedede and his soldiers, but misses it and crashes, with the Warp Star continuing to float in place.
  • Dyna Blade: As Dyna Blade passes by while Kirby is sleeping under a tree, the latter is hit by a falling caterpillar from the tree, and he starts to panic and faints.
  • Gourmet Race: As King Dedede tries to juggle the cake and apple to eat them, he accidentally drops them on the ground, and is shocked at the mess he made.
  • The Great Cave Offensive: When Kirby falls into the cave, he then tries to get a sense of his surroundings before being accidentally hit by his backpack, knocking him back asleep with the scene fading out in a disorienting manner.
  • Great Escape-Hero Up High: Kirby flies out of the cave with the Warp Star as per usual, only to be blocked off by a stationary Rocky on the pile of rocks, causing him to fall back into the cave again.
  • Halberd Scene 1: Kirby flies for the wings after destroying the bow of the Halberd, but is hit by one of the battleship's debris and is knocked off his Warp Star.
  • Friends and Sun: The cutscene begins as per usual, but only Wheelie manages to land successfully on the cliff, and Kirby accidentally falls into the ocean below.
  • Milky Way Wishes: The cutscene begins as per usual, but Marx accidentally slips off his ball and falls on the ground, with Kirby and his buddies turning to notice.
  • Tomorrow's Wind/Revenge of the King (Masked Dedede's defeat): Hammer Kirby is knocked out of Castle Dedede instead of King Dedede, and the movie pauses as he nearly hits the screen, then ends the movie with an iris-out transition.
35 Kirby Master! Special cutscene that plays upon 100% completion of the game, where the major characters of the game watch and applaud as Kirby and two Waddle Dees dance on the screen.

Kirby's Epic Yarn / Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn[edit]

The "Flicks" menu in Kirby's Epic Yarn.

In Kirby's Epic Yarn and Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn, the Flicks menu can be found within the Patch Plaza, which can be accessed from Quilty Square. Here, the player can view every story-related cutscene in the game, unlocked after seeing them in the Story Mode for the first time.

Flicks in Kirby's (Extra) Epic Yarn  
Cutscene Caption Notes
Patch Land Kirby was on a stroll when he was sucked into a caped sorcerer's sock! Where did he disappear to?
A Close Call The boy that Kirby saved was named Prince Fluff. Fluff thanked Kirby, but then suddenly...
Grumble, Grumble... A hungry Kirby was looking for fruit at the top of a tree when it started shaking violently...
Sinister Designs King Dedede was ordering about his Waddle Dees when a strange Waddle Dee waddled by...
Bon Appetit! Kirby and Fluff spotted a giant cake! It didn't take them long to figure out what to do!
All Wrapped Up Yin-Yarn's Waddle Dee army has taken over Castle Dedede!
Ambushed! Just as Meta Knight noticed some disturbing changes in Dream Land, he heard a laugh...
To Dream Land! Kirby can't think of a way to get back to Dream Land. Prince Fluff has the solution!
Until Then! Kirby is sad to see his friend go, but Fluff gives him a souvenir and an open invitation.
View All Kirby and Prince Fluff embark on an epic adventure to stop Yin-Yarn the sorcerer! Selecting this option allows the player to view every cutscene in order without interruption.

Kirby Mass Attack[edit]

The Game Album menu in Kirby Mass Attack.

In Kirby Mass Attack, a selection of cutscenes can be viewed through the Game Album, and are unlocked upon reaching them in the Story Mode or meeting some other criteria. The Game Album itself becomes available upon collecting 65 Medals. It is split into two categories: The first is the "Storybook", containing six cutscenes from the story mode, and the second is "Special Shots", containing three illustrations awarded for meeting certain milestones in the game.

Cutscenes in Kirby Mass Attack  
Cutscene Description
A Bold Start! The opening cutscene when starting a new game in Story Mode, where Kirby is split into ten by Necrodeus and sets off on his journey to restore himself.
Dark Shadows This scene plays after clearing Green Grounds for the first time, and involves the Kirbys taking a Warp Star to a new island, while the Skullys follow behind and pull away every Kirby but one.
Rainbow Treasure This scene plays after collecting every Rainbow Medal and clearing Volcano Valley, wherein the Kirbys use the light of the medals to pierce the darkness surrounding Necro Nebula, thus gaining access to it.
Necro Nebula This scene plays when traveling to Necro Nebula for the first time, showing the Kirbys approaching Necro Nebula on the Warp Star, and getting reduced down to one again by the Skullions on patrol.
Showdown! This scene plays when entering the Boss Stage of Necro Nebula, and shows the Kirbys entering Necrodeus' stronghold and trying to claim his staff. They are prevented from doing so when Necrodeus appears and eats the staff, forcing the Kirbys to battle him for it.
Kirby among the Stars This scene plays after defeating Necrodeus, who relinquishes the staff after fading into oblivion. The Kirbys latch onto the staff and are reunited into one by its magic. Kirby then gets on his Warp Star and returns home to Popstar.
Got All Medals! This scene becomes available after collecting every medal in the game, and features an illustration of the ten Kirbys posing together in celebration atop a big pile of medals.
Cleared All Tasks! This scene becomes available after completing the Checklist, and features the ten Kirbys posing with checklist medals in their hands.
100% Cleared! This scene becomes available after attaining 100% completion, and features a single Kirby posing in front of a montage of character artwork encased in multicolored bubbles. These characters include Gordo, King Dedede, Waddle Dee, Beanbon, Spideroo, Little Woods, and Hamsturr.

Kirby's Return to Dream Land / Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe[edit]

The Theater is now available! View any of the movies you've seen in the game here.
— Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe unlock quote

Much like other games, cutscenes are unlocked by viewing them for the first time within the Story and Extra Modes, the only exception being the "Kirby Master!" video, that needs to be unlocked.

Cutscenes in Kirby's Return to Dream Land and Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Cutscene Description
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A Visitor from Afar
The intro cutscene, that shows the Lor Starcutter crashing into Popstar, and Kirby and his friends going after it and finding Magolor, who asks for their help.
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Oars Restored!
Plays after clearing Cookie Country, showing the Lor Starcutter getting its oars back.
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Right Wing Restored!
Plays after clearing Raisin Ruins, showing the Lor Starcutter getting its right wing back.
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Left Wing Restored!
Plays after clearing Onion Ocean, showing the Lor Starcutter getting its left wing back.
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Emblem Restored!
Plays after clearing White Wafers, showing the Lor Starcutter getting its emblem back.
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The Lor Starcutter Reborn
Plays after clearing Nutty Noon, showing the Lor Starcutter getting its mast back and getting fully repaired.
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Halcandra: A New Enemy
Plays shortly after "The Lor Starcutter Reborn" first plays. Shows Magolor driving the Lor Starcutter to Halcandra, but it gets attacked by Landia. Kirby and the others offer to go defeat it.
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Let Me Explain Everything
Plays after clearing Dangerous Dinner. Magolor reveals his plan of obtaining the Master Crown to Kirby and the others, and threatens Popstar. After he leaves to conquer it, Landia gives them all a ride, going after Magolor. This is the only cutscene with dialogue in this game.
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Final Battle
Plays after defeating Lor & Magolor in Another Dimension, in which Kirby and the others chase Magolor, but all get hit and fall to the bottom of another dimension.
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Final Battle EX
Variation of "Final Battle" that plays under the same circumstances but in the Extra Mode. The biggest difference is that it ends with Magolor turning into his EX form.
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Each to His Own World
Ending cutscene, playing after defeating Magolor. Shows Kirby and others going back to Popstar with the help of Landia and the Lor Starcutter.
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Ending
Story Mode staff credits. Originally referred to as "Staff Credits" in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
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Secret Ending
Extra Mode staff credits. Originally referred to as "Special Staff Credits" in Kirby's Return to Dream Land.
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Kirby Master!
Special video awarded for achieving 100% completion. Similar to Kirby Super Star Ultra's "Kirby Master!", showing Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight, Bandana Waddle Dee, and a yellow Kirby dancing on a stage, as other characters watch and applaud.

For the most part, the cutscenes above are the same in Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, apart from significant graphical enhancements for a high-definition presentation. However, the audience in "Kirby Master!" now includes Sandran and Armoroid, the enemies providing the Sand and Mecha Copy Abilities new to the remake. Four entirely new cutscenes are also part of the Theater, as follows.

Cutscenes exclusive to Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe  
Cutscene Description
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Credits
The initial staff credits roll. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Hitting Rock Bottom
Plays when starting Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler. A recap is shown of Magolor being defeated in Extra Mode. Magolor is then shown drifting unconsciously through a wormhole, his clothes become gray and tattered, and he and the fragments of the Master Crown get sucked into a dimensional rift. Magolor then wakes up at the starting point of Magolor Epilogue, shocked and saddened.
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The Dimension-Surpassing Traveler
Ending cutscene of the Magolor Epilogue, playing after defeating the Master Crown. Shows Magolor entering a dimensional rift leading to the Dream Kingdom.
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Magolor's Ending
Magolor Epilogue: The Interdimensional Traveler staff credits.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe[edit]

Much like other games, cutscenes are unlocked by viewing them for the first time. The vast majority of cutscenes are available by playing through Story Mode, and only two are unlocked from other modes (detailed below).

Cutscenes in Kirby: Triple Deluxe  
Cutscene Description
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Staff credits
The initial staff credits roll. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Waking to a flowery coup!
Intro movie to Story Mode, which reveals the Dreamstalk and shows King Dedede being kidnapped. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Under the sunshine: scenes 1-5
A compilation of all the scenes that play as the Dreamstalk grows and reveals a new level upon collecting a Grand Sun Stone. Unlocked once the player reaches Royal Road.
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Taranza, the master of puppetry
Cutscene that plays when Kirby enters the chamber in Royal Road - Stage 6, in which Taranza reveals his motivation for kidnapping King Dedede, and introduces Kirby to Masked Dedede.
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Divine beauty
Cutscene that plays when Kirby defeats Masked Dedede, in which Taranza calls upon Queen Sectonia for help, who then betrays Taranza and decides to battle Kirby herself.
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She who holds the stars
Cutscene that plays when Kirby defeats Queen Sectonia, in which she combines with the Dreamstalk to confront Kirby in her new form.
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FLOWERED
Cutscene that plays after defeating Queen Sectonia's final form, in which Kirby and King Dedede are lifted back to Dream Land with the help of Taranza and the People of the Sky, as the narration recaps the story.
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Ending
Story Mode's staff credits, which pan down from Floralia to Kirby's House as the credits roll and gameplay screenshots are shown.
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Secret ending
Dededetour!'s staff credits, which pan down from Floralia to Castle Dedede as the credits roll. Illustrations of Kirby accompany each credit, and the gameplay screenshots are different.
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Kirby Master!
100% completion cutscene, which shows Kirby and King Dedede performing the Kirby Dance to an audience of the game's various characters.

Kirby: Planet Robobot[edit]

As per with previous games, cutscenes are unlocked by viewing them for the first time as the player progresses through the game. Some are unlocked via progressing through Meta Knightmare Returns and The True Arena.

Cutscenes in Kirby: Planet Robobot  
Cutscene Description
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Staff Credits
The initial staff credits roll. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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First Contact
Intro movie to Story Mode. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Metal Invasion
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters the Invader Armor in Patched Plains - Stage 2.
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Robobot Armor Activate!
Cutscene that plays when Kirby enters the Robobot Armor in Patched Plains - Stage 2. This cutscene also uses the Stickers the player has put on the Robobot Armor.
Parsed "Robobot Armour Activate!" in the British version.
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Victim of Mechanization
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters Clanky Woods.
Parsed "Victim of Mechanisation" in the British version.
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Ancient Battle Program
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters Holo Defense API.
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Susie, Executive Assistant
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters Susie, who also introduces herself to him.
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A Complete Remodel
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters Mecha Knight. Susie also sings part of The Noble Haltmann during this cutscene.
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Unreal King
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters Dedede Clone. Susie also sings part of The Noble Haltmann during this cutscene.
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Duel in the President's Office
Cutscene that plays when Kirby encounters Mecha Knight+. Kirby is introduced to the "heart of the company", the President's office, by Susie.
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My Name is Haltmann
Cutscene that plays when Kirby first encounters President Haltmann. Initially, Susie is dismissed from the office by the President himself, and the latter also introduces Star Dream to Kirby.
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Apocalyptic Wish
Cutscene that plays after Kirby defeats President Haltmann. Susie steals Star Dream's controller away from President Haltmann's hands, but is also zapped by the Mother Computer, who also proceeds to "eradicate all forms of life".
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Please... Get Him...!
Intro movie to Mind in the Program, where Kirby transforms the Robobot Armor into the Halberd Mode and goes after Star Dream. This cutscene is also combined with the intro cutscene to the Star Dream boss battle.
Parsed "Please... Get him...!" in the British version.
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A Star is Born
Cutscene that plays before Phase 2 of Star Dream. The latter merges with the Access Ark and lifts it into space.
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One Last Shot
Cutscene that plays during the final phase of Star Dream's fight. After Star Dream cripples the Halberd Mode with the laser, Meta Knight releases Kirby and the Robobot Armor in Final Screw Mode to finish the computer off.
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Restored to Life
The ending cutscene to Story Mode, where everything is "restored to life" from the mechanization.
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Ending
Story Mode staff credits. This is also an interactive credits screen, where Kirby can use the Robobot Armor to punch the credits text in the background, breaking the fourth wall.
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The Dark Rainbow Thief
Cutscene in Meta Knightmare Returns, where Star Dream begins summoning enemies to satisfy Meta Knight's wish to become stronger; with Dark Matter Clone being summoned first. The name of this cutscene is a reference to Dark Matter stealing the rainbows of the Rainbow Islands in Kirby's Dream Land 2.
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Elegant Rapier Dance
Cutscene in Meta Knightmare Returns, where Star Dream summons Sectonia Clone.
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White Knight Time Traveller
Cutscene in Meta Knightmare Returns, where Star Dream summons Galacta Knight Returns. The latter also slashes the Mother Computer in the process.
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Secret Ending
Meta Knightmare Returns staff credits. Meta Knight can slash the credits text with the Galaxia. The Halberd can also be seen in the background, and the small Kirby portraits are also used as part of the credits.
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HEARTLESS MACHINE
Cutscene in The True Arena's final battle against Star Dream Soul OS. It initially plays out the same as One Last Shot, but Kirby is inhaled by the gigantic computer, forcing him to face off against a familiar-looking heart-shaped core inside.
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Exclusive Performance Video
The full music video to The Noble Haltmann, where Susie sings the song in the President's office. Unlocked once the player attains 100% completion in their current save file.

Kirby Star Allies[edit]

The theater menu in Kirby Star Allies with all scenes unlocked.
The theater menu in Kirby Star Allies with the Three Mage Sisters as audience members.
A locked cutscene.

Like with previous games, each cutscene is unlocked as the player progresses through the story. Two cutscenes are unlocked by completing other game modes.

Once the Three Mage-Sisters are unlocked as a Dream Friend, they may appear in the "audience" rather than Kirby's usual set of Friends.

Cutscenes in Kirby Star Allies  
Cutscene Description
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Credits
The initial staff credits roll. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Let's Be Friends♡
The intro movie that plays upon starting the game for the first time, featuring Kirby and various Friends in a comic book-styled animation. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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Starfall: A Rude Awakening
The intro cutscene for Story Mode. A failed ritual on the Jamba Heart causes it to explode and rain pieces of it across the galaxy, causing chaos in Dream Land. Unlocked once the player starts Story Mode for the first time.
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A Friend Heart Appears
Cutscene that plays in Green Gardens, acting as the tutorial for how to use Friend Hearts to create friends. Kirby is ambushed by a Poppy Bros. Jr, but the player is prompted to press X to use a Friend Heart on the enemy. When playing this cutscene in the Theater, no button presses are necessary to advance the scene.
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Star Allies: Return from Afar
The ending cutscene to Story Mode, where Kirby and friends finally defeat Void Termina and escape a giant galactic explosion. After Kirby falls unconscious, his friends come to pick him up, then a Warp Star sends them back to their home planet. Notably, this cutscene uses the last-used team of friends used to defeat the final boss.
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Kirby's Curtain Call
Story Mode staff credits. It is also a playable minigame, where Kirby and his friends can defeat enemies and collect Point Stars to get the highest score, which the game keeps track of in future playthroughs. King Dedede also appears as a boss in this "cutscene". This cutscene also uses whoever was last used to complete Story Mode.
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Friends' Curtain Call
Guest Star ???? Star Allies Go! staff credits, featuring a pink aesthetic and an emphasis on a heart-themed motif. While gameplay of the minigame is mostly the same, Meta Knight is fought as a boss, and also features other Friends and Dream Friends used to complete previous runs as an audience.
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The Happiest Curtain Call?
Heroes in Another Dimension staff credits, featuring a galactic aesthetic and an emphasis on a star-themed motif. This "cutscene" depends on the outcome the player has received upon completing this mode.
  • If the player gets the bad ending (ranks F to B), an arrangement of the Bad Ending theme from Kirby's Dream Land 3 (known as THE END...? in Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack) plays, King Dedede is fought in the credits, and the ending caption after the credits says "The End...?". The name of the cutscene in the Theater also displays a question mark.
  • If the player gets the Happy Ending (ranks A to S), an arrangement of various credits themes from the more recent Kirby games (known as だいだんえんの、おもいでたち。 (Memories of the Grand Finale.) in Kirby Star Allies: The Original Soundtrack) plays, Marx will appear as a surprise boss in the credits, the thumbnail for this movie on the Theater will display The Three Mage-Sisters in place of Marx, and the ending caption will say "Happy Ending!"
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The Happiest Curtain Call

Kirby and the Forgotten Land[edit]

Screenshot of the Waddle Dee Cinema in town from Kirby and the Forgotten Land

The theater returns in Kirby and the Forgotten Land, this time represented by a building in Waddle Dee Town known as the Waddle Dee Cinema, which requires the completion of the stage Downtown Grassland to be built. In this version of the theater, Kirby can enter the building, then request a cutscene to watch. Once done, Usher Waddle Dee will check him in and grant him access to the theater, which Kirby simply needs to enter and sit on the assigned seat at to begin watching the cutscene. He can continue selecting and watching one after the other without getting up out of his seat and making individual dialogue requests. Like previous games, cutscenes are unlocked by viewing them for the first time as the player progresses through the game. When viewing in-game cutscenes in the cinema, Bandana Waddle Dee only appears in applicable cutscenes if he is currently present with Kirby.

Cutscenes in Kirby and the Forgotten Land  
Cutscene Description
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Credits
A unique credits roll that can be only viewed at the cinema.
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Kirby and the Mysterious Vortex
The opening cutscene, where Kirby and a bunch of Waddle Dees get sucked in a vortex that leads to the new world.
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Mysterious Mouthful Mode
The cutscene where Kirby discovers Mouthful Mode for the first time.
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Welcome to the New World!
The cutscene where Car-Mouth Kirby drives through the Point of Arrival as a short version of the game's theme song plays.
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The Waddle Dees Are Here Too?!
The cutscene where Car-Mouth Kirby sees a lot of caged Waddle Dees being carried off to parts unknown.
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Invasion of the Destroyed Town
The cutscene where Kirby personally sees more Waddle Dees, and eventually Elfilin, get caged by the Beast Pack.
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Meeting Elfilin
The cutscene that plays after clearing Point of Arrival, where Kirby agrees to help Elfilin rescue the caged Waddle Dees.
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The Brawl at the Mall
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Gorimondo. When viewed at the Waddle Dee Cinema, Kirby will fail to break out of Gorimondo's clutches and subsequently take damage before the boss caption is displayed.
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The Tropical Terror
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Tropic Woods.
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Danger under the Big Top
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Clawroline.
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A Sword-Fighting Rival Appears
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Meta Knight in the Colosseum. When viewed at the Waddle Dee Cinema, Kirby will always pick up the regular Sword ability at the start of the cutscene.
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An Unexpected Beast King
The cutscene that precedes the battle with King Dedede.
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From Victory to Sorrow
Cutscene after battle where King Dedede cages Elfilin and makes his escape.
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Collector in the Sleepless Valley
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Sillydillo.
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The Mind-Corrupting Mask
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Forgo Dedede.
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The King's Turn to Shine
Cutscene after battle where Kirby and three Waddle Dees take the elevator to Lab Discovera, while King Dedede begins to hold off the Beast Pack.
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The Dream Discoveries Tour
The cutscene where information about specimen ID-F86 is revealed as Kirby takes the elevator to the top of Lab Discovera.
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The One Who Controls the World
The cutscene where Kirby meets the king of the beasts, Leongar, and learns of his plan to combine Fecto Elfilin and Fecto Forgo into one.
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Sudden Metamorphosis
Cutscene after battle where Fecto Forgo throws away any semblance of planning and assimilates multiple Beast Pack members before giving chase to Kirby and Elfilin.
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ID-F86
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Fecto Forgo's chimera form.
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Gemini Reunion
Cutscene after battle where Fecto Forgo successfully combines Elfilin into themselves and flees to the helipad at the top of Lab Discovera.
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The Ultimate Life-Form
The cutscene that precedes the battle with the ultimate life-form: Fecto Elfilis.
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The Fate of Two Worlds
Cutscene after battle where Fecto Elfilis attempts to invoke the Roche limit on Planet Popstar and the new world.
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A Full-Speed Farewell
Cutscene as Big-Rig Mouth Kirby finishes off Fecto Elfilis. All the quick-time button prompts are automatically executed in a certain way when viewed at the Waddle Dee Cinema.
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No Night Is Eternal
The ending cutscene as Elfilin closes the connection between worlds, seemingly sacrificing his life in the process.
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Ending
The credits roll after clearing Lab Discovera.
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Entering a Dream of Isolated Isles
The cutscene as Kirby and Elfilin enter the isolated isles of Forgo Dreams.
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Slumbering, Caged Leon
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Forgo Leon.
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Surging Psychic Power
Cutscene where Soul Forgo possesses Leongar mid-battle.
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Fluttering Foe on an Isolated Isle
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Morpho Knight.
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Kirby, the Beasts, and the King
Cutscene after battle where the rest of the Beast Pack restore Leongar to life with his remaining soul fragments.
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True Ending
The credits roll after clearing the Isolated Isles of Forgo Dreams.
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A New Species of World Consumer
The cutscene that precedes the battle with Chaos Elfilis.
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Finding the Light
Cutscene after battle where two finally becomes one, as the last bit of life from Fecto Forgo willingly returns to Elfilin.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese シアタールーム
shiatā rūmu
Theater Room
Dutch Theater -
French Cinéma (Kirby Star Allies) Theater
German Kino Cinema
Korean 웨이들 디 시어터 (Kirby and the Forgotten Land)
Weideul Di Sieoteo
Waddle Dee Theater
Portuguese Cinema Theater
Spanish Cine Cinema