The recent Nintendo Direct was a blast from announcements, but without a doubt the most anticipated news for many fans was the confirmation of "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie", the sequel to "Super Mario Bros. The Movie." The event, which marked the start of the 40th anniversary celebrations for Super Mario Bros., featured the legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, who led the presentation alongside Chris Meledandri, head of Illumination.
The film, inspired by the acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 games for Wii, promises a challenging space adventure for the world's most famous plumber. And best of all, we now have a date: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will hit theaters worldwide on April 3, 2026!
The Return of Familiar Voices
In addition to the confirmed release date, Nintendo and Illumination revealed that much of the original cast will return to voice our favorite characters. Chris Pratt will continue to play Mario, Charlie Day will reprise his role as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy will play Princess Peach, Jack Black will return as the mighty Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key will once again bring Toad to life, along with Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek. This return of the cast promises to maintain the essence and humor that characterized the first film, generating even more anticipation among fans.
What We Can Expect from "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"
While a full trailer isn't available yet, a brief teaser has been shared that gives us a glimpse of what to expect. The scene shows Mario taking a nap under a tree while a yellow butterfly guides him to Princess Peach's castle, suggesting an adventure that will take the Mushroom Kingdom to new heights... literally! This first look confirms that "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" will explore new settings and themes inspired by the space games in the Mario universe.
Beyond the Movie: Celebrating 40 Years of Mario with Nintendo
The Nintendo Direct presentation wasn't just about the movie. There were also announcements about the 40th anniversary celebrations of Super Mario Bros., including a special area at the Nintendo Museum in Japan, commemorative tickets with a gold design, and a collaboration with the Kyoto Marathon. Miyamoto demonstrated that Mario's legacy lives on, as a collectible and expanding into new areas of entertainment.
With the release date now set, Mario fans can mark their calendars and eagerly await "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," a sequel that promises to take the magic of Super Mario Bros. to new spatial dimensions. Get ready for a space journey filled with platforming, fun, and the iconic plumber! The success of the first film has created high expectations for this new installment, further cementing the Mario cinematic universe as one of the most anticipated by audiences.
