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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Set for April 2026 Release

3/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled to release on April 1, 2026.
Chris Pratt returns as Mario.
New voices include Donald Glover as Yoshi, Luis Guzmán as Wart, and Issa Rae as Honey Queen.
The final trailer features returning cast members, including Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach and Jack Black as Bowser.
Illumination and Nintendo produce the movie, aiming to match the predecessor’s global gross of over $1.36 billion.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. film, the first feature-length adaptation of a video game, was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $38.9 million. This led Nintendo to hesitate in licensing its properties for films until the successful 2023 animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.36 billion, reigniting interest in video game adaptations and paving the way for future projects like the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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Story summary

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled to release on April 1, 2026.
Chris Pratt returns as Mario.
New voices include Donald Glover as Yoshi, Luis Guzmán as Wart, and Issa Rae as Honey Queen.
The final trailer features returning cast members, including Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach and Jack Black as Bowser.
Illumination and Nintendo produce the movie, aiming to match the predecessor’s global gross of over $1.36 billion.

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