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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will feature several Nintendo characters beyond Mario and his traditional companions, including Pikmin, Kamek, Ukiki, Tosteran, Star Bunny, Monty Mole, Ninji, ROB the Robot, Pianta, Thwomp, Honeybee, Bubblainian, MoeEye, Urchin, Octoguy, Wart (from Super Mario Bros. 2), Gearmo, Mouser, Dry Bones, Birdo, Clawgrip, Astro Goomba, Pokey, Conkdor, Wiggler, Z Koopa (from Hotel Mario), Coin Coffer, Luma, Megaleg, Chargin Chuck, Piranha Plant, Bowser Jr., and more.
Pikmins role in the movie is currently unclear but their appearance suggests they might have a more significant involvement due to the films intergalactic theme, which is also demonstrated by the Kong family’s prominent role in the 2023 film.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to generate $160 million during its opening weekend in the U.S., potentially positioning it as a box office dominator worldwide.
Excitement for the movie is growing as the release date approaches, with fans looking forward to seeing their favorite characters brought to life on the big screen.

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Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment are ramping up their marketing for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set for theatrical release on April 1. The campaign has provided fans with numerous references to the games, including trailers confirming returning characters and introducing new elements, such as the Moai from Super Mario Odyssey. Nintendo has now revealed further crossovers between its franchises in a recent sneak peek shared on the film’s official X account. The ad featured a rapid sequence of images revealing several characters. Fans who meticulously analyzed the video discovered a group of Pikmin hidden in the mix, in addition to Kamek, Ukiki, a Tosteran, Star Bunny, Monty Mole, Ninji, ROB the Robot, a Pianta, Thwomp, Honeybee, Bubblainian, MoeEye, Urchin, Octoguy, and Wart (from Super Mario Bros. 2). The clip also included Gearmo, Mouser, Dry Bones, Birdo, Clawgrip, an Astro Goomba, a Pokey, a Conkdor, a Wiggler, another Pianta, a Z Koopa (from Hotel Mario), Coin Coffer, a Luma, Megaleg, Chargin Chuck, a Piranha Plant, and Bowser Jr. [https://twitter.com/supermariomovie/status/1769535287989985431](https://twitter.com/supermariomovie/status/1769535287989985431)

Super Mario Galaxy Movie Unveils Pikmin’s Intergalactic Role and Anticipated Box Office Dominance

The role of the Pikmin remains unclear. They may only make a cameo appearance. However, the concept of intergalactic travel—already demonstrated by the Kong family’s prominent role in the 2023 film—suggests that they could have more significant involvement. Current box office projections for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie estimate a $160 million opening weekend in the U.S., positioning the sequel to potentially dominate theaters worldwide. As the release date approaches, the character reveals fuel growing excitement for the film.

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
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	Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
Authors	Matthew Fogel
Producers	Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
Homepage	https://www.thesupermariogalaxymovie.com