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Super Mario Movie Shatters Records Amid Mixed Reviews

4/11/2026

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Story summary

The latest Super Mario movie is breaking box office records despite mixed reviews.
Nintendo's iconic character has been a pop culture figure for 45 years and features in numerous bestselling games.
Some titles, like Hotel Mario and Mario Teaches Typing, are often forgotten.
The article highlights seven overlooked Mario games, including Wrecking Crew (1984) and Super Mario Bros Special (1986), plus Dr Mario 64 (2001).

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Story summary

The latest Super Mario movie is breaking box office records despite mixed reviews.
Nintendo's iconic character has been a pop culture figure for 45 years and features in numerous bestselling games.
Some titles, like Hotel Mario and Mario Teaches Typing, are often forgotten.
The article highlights seven overlooked Mario games, including Wrecking Crew (1984) and Super Mario Bros Special (1986), plus Dr Mario 64 (2001).