Nintendo’s upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie is bringing Mario (and the gang) back for a wild space odyssey that’s bigger and way more “galactic” than ever. The sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie sees Nintendo and Illumination teaming up once again, picking up the story right where the first movie left off and moving the action beyond the Mushroom Kingdom into the Galaxy era of the franchise. And honestly, we’re all up for it. Despite its enormous success, the first film had its fair share of hiccups, but Super Mario Galaxy seems to expand on what worked with a more ambitious, galaxy-spanning story, new worlds and characters. So what’s the release date for Nintendo’s new interstellar Mario romp and which cast members are returning? Here’s everything we know so far about Nintendo’s upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Release Date
You won’t have to wait too long to see Mario blast into his next adventure as Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to hit theatres in the US on April 3, 2026.
Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Cast
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is reuniting the entire cast from the first movie while also introducing several familiar faces from the Galaxy games. Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key will reprise their roles as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and Toad, respectively and they’ll be joined by a whole host of new characters. Leading the charge will be Rosalina, voiced by Brie Larson, who’s finally making her way from the 2007 Super Mario Galaxy game on the Wii to the big screen, as well as Benny Safdie’s Bowser Jr., who seems to be the big bad of the movie.
Here are all the confirmed Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast members we know so far:
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Brie Larson as Rosalina
- Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
What Will Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie Be About
Nintendo hasn’t shared an official synopsis or logline for Super Mario Galaxy Movie as of writing, however; the recent teaser does give us a general idea about where things could be headed for our galaxy-hopping Italian plumber. The upcoming sequel will once again be a joint production between Nintendo and Illumination, with Universal Pictures and Nintendo co-financing the project. Moreover, it also sees the original creative team returning, with Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic back in the director’s chairs, Matthew Fogel handling the screenplay and Brian Tyler reprising his role as composer.
Based on everything we’ve seen so far, the broader story of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie will take place after the events of the first film and will most likely draw on a lot of elements from the Super Mario Galaxy games. The sequel will follow Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach and Toad as they set off on a galaxy-spanning adventure that’ll take them across multiple star systems. This time, our plumber will be pitted against Bowser Jr., Bowser’s son, who is on a mission to rescue and restore his father after he was imprisoned and shrunk in the first film’s final act. It’s not clear what Bowser Jr.’s end goal is, but the most logical explanation is that both Bowser and his son want to get their hands on more Power Stars and use them to threaten complete annihilation.
This brings us to Rosalina, who we briefly see at the tail end of the trailer. Debuting in 2007’s Super Mario Galaxy, Rosalina is the protector of the Luma, star-like beings that can morph into Power Stars and is often seen as one of the central characters and a close parallel to Princess Peach. In the upcoming movie, Rosalina will probably play a huge role in stopping Bowser Jr., eventually joining Mario and the gang to put an end to his nefarious plans. However, take all of this with a pinch of salt, as these remain mere assumptions for the time being and we’ll have to wait for Nintendo’s official word surrounding the film’s plot.
Is there a Trailer for Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Yes, there is a trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and even though it isn’t very long, it serves up an exciting first look at the returning cast and the new characters joining the fray. The trailer picks up where the original film left off, with Bowser shrunken down and living in a miniature dollhouse castle, passing his time painting portraits, gardening, and begrudgingly entertaining Mario and Luigi. The trailer then kicks into high gear with a montage that includes Peach and Mario staring up at the sky as streaks of light tear across the horizon, Launch Stars sending Peach and Toad through deep space, spherical planets and new galaxies on display, a quick blink-and-you-miss-it shot of the Sand Kingdom, and Mario and Luigi speeding across terrain on motorcycles.
All of this culminates in Wonder Jr.’s (better known as Bowser Jr.) explosive entrance. Carrying a magical, shape-shifting paintbrush (a clear nod to Super Mario Sunshine), he’s out for revenge after what happened to his father. Voiced by filmmaker Benny Safdie, we hear him announce, “I’m Bowser Jr., and I’m gonna be taking my father now.” The trailer ends with a striking reveal of Rosalina as a towering Megaleg boss tries to pull her from her castle, but Rosalina summons her wand and smashes the Megaleg into the ground.
Are There Other Movies Like Super Mario Galaxy?
While you count the days until The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters, you can keep yourself entertained in the meantime by starting with the first film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, to find out how Mario, Peach, and Bowser’s story lead up to the galaxy-level adventure. If you’ve already watched the first movie, you can check out other animated hits like 2023’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, 2014’s The LEGO Movie, or Pixar’s Onward.
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