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Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie is set to release on April 1, with an anticipated opening of $160 million in the US over its first five days.
The movie features an expanded cast compared to the previous film, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser.
Luigi will join the adventure this time around, and theres a rumor that Fox McCloud from Starfox might make a cameo.
Special in-app events are planned for the Nintendo Today app to celebrate the movies release, requiring a free Nintendo Account to access.

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The Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie, a sequel to the hit 2023 film, is slated to arrive in theaters on April 1, with Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures aiming for another blockbuster hit. According to current predictions, the film is expected to debut with $160 million in the US over its first five days, with some anticipating an even higher opening. This would make it one of the best openings of 2026 so far. The previous film, Super Mario Bros: The Movie, grossed $146 million during its US debut and went on to amass over $1.36 billion at the box office, making it one of 2023’s top performers. Given the additional day of ticket sales, Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie, scheduled as the fourth film release, could easily surpass that record. During a Nintendo Direct presentation on March 9, 2026, Illumination and Nintendo released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Universal Pictures plans a global release in April 2026, with the Japanese premiere set for April 24, 2026. To celebrate, Nintendo has planned special in-app events for the Nintendo Today app for smart devices, which will require a free Nintendo Account to access.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Sequel Starring Expanded Cast and Possible Fox McCloud Cameo

The film features Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. Unlike the first movie, this time around, Luigi joins the adventure. The cast also includes Donald Glover as Yoshi, Issa Rae as Honey Queen, the bee character from the Super Mario Galaxy games, and Luis Guzman as Wart, the main villain from Super Mario Bros. 2. Kevin Michael Richardson voices Kamek, and Brie Larson stars as Rosalina. Donald Glover will voice Yoshi in every region. There is also a rumor that Fox McCloud from Starfox might appear. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a script by Matthew Fogel and a score by Brian Tyler. The focus now shifts to whether Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie can break records and exceed the achievements of its predecessor.

In Case You Missed It

Mark your calendars for March 9th as Nintendo hosts a Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie Direct! Carlos Mendoza’s announcement has everyone excited to catch fresh details about the upcoming film and maybe even meet a new character on MAR10 Day, March 10th. While we wait, dive into Jonathan Dubinski’s March 6th piece detailing Nintendo’s surprising lawsuit against the U.S. government over illegally enforced tariffs during Trump’s presidency. Then, don’t miss Carlos Mendoza’s latest, published March 13th, revealing that Yoshi will speak, voiced by Donald Glover in the highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy movie hitting theaters April 1st!

Specification
Official Name	The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Brief Summary	Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Released	April 1, 2026
Duration	98 minutes
Genre	Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Production Companies	Illumination, Universal Pictures, Nintendo
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Benny Safdie, Keegan-Michael Key, Brie Larson, Kevin Michael Richardson, Donald Glover, Luis Guzmán, Issa Rae, Juliet Jelenic, Ed Skudder
Director	Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Authors	Matthew Fogel
Producers	Shigeru Miyamoto, Chris Meledandri
Homepage	https://www.thesupermariogalaxymovie.com