Nintendo’s legendary plumber Mario is returning to the big screen for a cosmic adventure as Universal and Illumination have officially confirmed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Scheduled for release on April 3, 2026, the sequel to the record-breaking Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to take fans beyond the Mushroom Kingdom and into an intergalactic journey.
The studio has dropped a teaser offering a glimpse of the magical world. The short clip shows Mario peacefully napping under a tree with Princess Peach’s castle in the distance. Familiar faces like Monty Mole, Cheep Cheeps, and Toads also make their appearance, setting the stage for another visually stunning adventure.
The film will feature the return of the original voice cast, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek. Fans can expect more action-packed scenes, humor, and heartfelt moments as Mario and his friends embark on their next challenge.
The first Super Mario Bros. Movie, released in April 2023, grossed an incredible $1.36 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever and ranking as the fifth biggest animated movie in history. While plot details for the new installment remain secret, anticipation is high as audiences await another cinematic adventure that could surpass its predecessor.
Nintendo is also broadening its cinematic universe, with a live-action Legend of Zelda movie scheduled for March 26, 2027. Directed by Wes Ball and starring Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, this expansion proves Nintendo’s growing influence in the movie industry.
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, fans will once again dive into Nintendo’s colorful universe, this time traveling beyond the stars for an unforgettable experience in 2026.
