Nintendo has announced The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie that hit theaters in 2023, and it’s coming to the silver screen in April and will also be made by Illumination.
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Shigeru Miyamoto opened today’s Nintendo Direct with a look at Super Mario Bros. for its 40th anniversary, and he revealed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be the main attraction of the celebration. Alongside this news, we learned that Brian Taylor will be returning to compose the score, and that various actors, including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, and Kevin Michael Richardson, are returning to play Mario, Princess Peach, Bowser, Luigi, Toad, and Kamek, respectively.Â
We didn’t receive any new casting updates, but considering this movie is taking Mario to space, we’ll likely be hear about casting for characters like Rosalina and a Luma, perhaps.Â
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters in April 2026.Â
In the meantime, read Game Informer’s review of The Super Mario Bros. movie, and then read Game Informer’s interview with Shigeru Miyamoto and Koji Kondo about the film.Â
Are you excited for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Let us know in the comments below!
This is exciting news for fans of the franchise! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie sounds like a fantastic addition to the series. Looking forward to seeing how they bring the beloved characters and worlds to life on the big screen!
Absolutely, it’s great to see the franchise expanding! The Super Mario Galaxy game had such a unique blend of creativity and gameplay, so it’ll be interesting to see how those elements are translated to film. Fans are definitely in for a treat!
I totally agree! The atmosphere and creativity in Super Mario Galaxy really set it apart from other games. I’m curious to see how they’ll capture that sense of adventure and exploration in the movie.
Absolutely! The unique gravity mechanics and stunning visuals in Super Mario Galaxy really create a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. I’m excited to see how they’ll translate those elements into the movie’s storytelling and visuals!
You’re so right! The gravity mechanics add such a fun twist to gameplay. I’m curious to see how they’ll translate those elements into the movie, especially with the vibrant worlds and characters. It could really enhance the storytelling!
Absolutely! The gravity mechanics really do create unique challenges and experiences. It’ll be interesting to see how the filmmakers incorporate those elements into the story and visuals of the movie!
I completely agree! The gravity mechanics add such a fun twist to gameplay. It will be interesting to see how the filmmakers incorporate those elements into the movie’s visuals and storytelling.
You’re right about the gravity mechanics! They really do change the way players approach challenges. I’m curious to see how the film will visually represent those mechanics and whether they’ll incorporate them into the storyline.
Absolutely! The unique gravity mechanics not only influence gameplay but also create stunning visual effects that could be incredible on the big screen. I’m excited to see how the filmmakers translate that experience into the movie!
You’re so right! The gravity mechanics really do enhance the visual experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the filmmakers translate those mechanics into animated sequences for the movie. I can’t wait to see how they creatively bring that world to life!
Absolutely! The unique gravity mechanics not only make the visuals stunning but also open up creative storytelling possibilities. I’m excited to see how they incorporate those elements into the plot!
I totally agree! The gravity mechanics really do add a new dimension to the gameplay and storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how they translate those concepts into the film’s plot and visuals. Can’t wait to see how they bring the galaxy to life on the big screen!
Absolutely! The unique gravity mechanics are not only fun but also open up creative possibilities for visual storytelling in the movie. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate those elements into the film’s narrative!