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Glen Powell Cast as Fox McCloud in Mario Movie

3/28/2026

Summary

Powell Cast as Fox

Glen Powell, the actor, will voice Fox McCloud in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is set for release on April 1, 2026.
Powell confirmed the role via a playful Instagram video.
The casting follows the reveal of Donald Glover as Yoshi and includes Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Fans had previously spotted Fox in a trailer, signaling a significant role.

History

Historical Context

The 1993 live-action film *Super Mario Bros.*, the first major video game adaptation, faced critical and commercial failure, grossing only $39 million against a $48 million budget. This led Nintendo to hesitate in licensing its properties for films. However, the 2023 animated *Super Mario Bros. Movie* achieved remarkable success, grossing over $1.36 billion, reflecting significant advancements in storytelling and audience engagement in video game adaptations.

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Powell Cast as Fox

Glen Powell, the actor, will voice Fox McCloud in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is set for release on April 1, 2026.
Powell confirmed the role via a playful Instagram video.
The casting follows the reveal of Donald Glover as Yoshi and includes Chris Pratt and Anya Taylor-Joy.
Fans had previously spotted Fox in a trailer, signaling a significant role.

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