Super Mario Galaxy: Yoshi Will Speak, Voiced by Donald Glover

One month before its theatrical release on April 1, 2026, Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie revealed its final trailer, confirming the film's significance to Nintendo this year. The three-minute trailer offered numerous subtle nods to the games and carefully replicated visual details sure to please even the most attentive fans. Following the success of the first film in 2023, which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, Nintendo and Illumination have increased their efforts to make this Super Mario Galaxy adaptation another box-office hit. The most surprising reveal in the trailer is that Yoshi will speak, voiced by Donald Glover, known for Atlanta, Community, and his role as Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story. This unexpected choice—the green dinosaur previously only roared—could broaden the film's appeal while adding humor and modernity to the character. The trailer also confirms the arrival of Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie, who is determined to rescue his father while interacting with iconic characters like Lumas and Harmony. Issa Rae (Barbie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse) will portray the Queen Bee, adapted from the Bee Kingdom.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Yoshi & Birdo Return, Star-Studded Cast Voices Characters

Longtime fans immediately noticed Wart, the final boss of Super Mario Bros. 2 who has been absent from the series for decades. After being teased on a poster weeks earlier, the trailer revealed Wart, voiced by Luis Guzman. Birdo, a cult character who debuted in Super Mario Bros. 2, also appears and finally receives a substantial role beyond spin-offs or Mario Kart games. Chris Pratt returns as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser. Brie Larson is cast as Princess Rosalina. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic directed the film, produced by Nintendo and Illumination, with Universal handling distribution. With this surprising casting and many references, Illumination and Nintendo clearly aim to please fans while making the film accessible to new viewers. Those planning to see the film on April 1st can expect plenty of merchandise, as merchandising is as important as the film itself.

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