Nintendo and Illumination have released the official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the forthcoming animated sequel to 2023’s hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The trailer reveals new story beats, fresh cast additions and confirms the film will arrive in theatres April 2026. (Nintendo Co., Ltd.)
Background
The original Super Mario Bros. film cemented Mario’s leap from game icon to global animation franchise. Its success paved the way for this follow-up, tapping into the immense popularity of the Mario brand and the rich universe of his game titles. The Galaxy title is a direct nod to the beloved 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel.
Notable Talent / Studio Involvement
- Directors: Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic (returning)
- Screenwriter: Matthew Fogel
- Voice cast includes:
- Chris Pratt as Mario (returning)
- Anya Taylor‑Joy as Princess Peach (returning)
- Jack Black as Bowser (returning)
- Brie Larson and Benny Safdie (new additions) as Rosalina and Bowser Jr. respectively.
Visual Highlights
The trailer gives a peek into a visually ambitious world while also giving strong callbacks to the original Galaxy games. The Drip Drop-style watery planet, casino-like environments for Ninji battles and Bowser as an encaged mini-version of himself turned artist.
This film signals the continuing strategy of Nintendo and Illumination to build a sustained animated-movie franchise around the Mario universe, tapping into global demand for family-friendly blockbusters. The choice to pivot into space/fantasy arenas broadens the scope and appeal of the Mario brand beyond his plumbing origins. For animation studios, this is a reaffirmation of gaming IPs as fertile ground for theatrical releases. For fans, it emphasises that the Mario game legacy is not just being adapted, but celebrated and expanded.
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Release Information
The film is scheduled to hit U.S. theatres on April 3 2026. International rollout to follow. The trailer is already available to stream.
