The sequel to Universal’s record-breaking “Super Mario Bros. Movie” has just received its official title: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” It’s set to release in theaters from Universal and Illumination on April 3, 2026.
The animated movie takes its title from Nintendo’s hit video game, “Super Mario Galaxy,” released in 2007 on the Wii. The news was announced Friday during a Nintendo Direct, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the original “Super Mario Bros.” video game on Sept. 13, 1985.
Released in April 2023, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” went on to become a box office smash, becoming the most successful video game adaptation by far with a staggering lifetime gross of $1.36 billion. It currently sits at the fifth highest grossing animated film of all time behind “Ne Zha 2,” “Inside Out 2,” “The Lion King” and “Frozen 2.”
The “Super Mario Bros. Movie” featured an all-star voice cast of Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. Charles Martinet, who voiced Mario in nearly every Nintendo video game before retiring in 2023, had a small role as Mario’s Dad.
The film follows two Brooklyn plumbers, Mario and Luigi, who are transported to the mystical world of the Mushroom Kingdom. There, Mario must team up with Princess Peach, Toad and Donkey Kong to save Luigi and from the evil Koopa King Bowser.
Outside of Mario, Nintendo has partnered with Sony Pictures to release a “Legend of Zelda” movie on March 26, 2027, directed by Wes Ball. Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth will star as Zelda and Link.
