Nintendo and Illumination revealed the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in March 2026. It is the animated follow-up to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie; the announced U.S. release date was April 1, 2026, and Japan’s was April 24. Both dates have passed.
What is the next Mario movie called?
The film is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a new animated movie based on the world of Super Mario Bros. and a follow-up to the 2023 film. Nintendo and Illumination announced the final trailer in March 2026. The 2023 movie earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide, according to Nintendo and Illumination’s March 10, 2026 announcement.
When did Nintendo reveal the trailer?
The final trailer appeared during a Nintendo Direct presentation on March 10, 2026. Nintendo’s U.S. movie page labels the presentation “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct 3.9.2026,” reflecting the U.S. date shown for the Direct. Nintendo’s U.S. movie page and the joint Nintendo and Illumination announcement identify the film and its final trailer.
What changed in each trailer announcement?
| Date | Announcement | Release-date context |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | The official trailer introduced Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. | The announced U.S. and many-market date was April 3, 2026. Nintendo and Illumination’s announcement. |
| January 25, 2026 | A first look at Yoshi was revealed. | The U.S. and many-market date moved from April 3 to April 1, 2026; Japan’s April 24 date remained. Nintendo and Illumination’s announcement. |
| March 10, 2026 | The final trailer was revealed during a Nintendo Direct. | Announced dates were April 1 in the U.S. and many markets, April 24 in Japan, and dates through April in select territories. The dates have passed. |
Who voices the characters?
The March announcement added three cast members: Donald Glover voices Yoshi in all languages and territories, Issa Rae voices Honey Queen, and Luis Guzmán voices Wart. The full announced cast is:
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- Runtime: 95 minutes
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
- Brie Larson as Rosalina
- Donald Glover as Yoshi
- Issa Rae as Honey Queen
- Luis Guzmán as Wart
Who made the movie?
Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo produced the film, as they did the 2023 movie. Universal Pictures is distributing it worldwide, and Nintendo and Universal co-financed it. Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, screenwriter Matthew Fogel, and composer Brian Tyler returned from the earlier film.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How does the movie connect to the Galaxy games?
Nintendo’s U.S. movie page connects the film’s galaxy setting with enhanced versions of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2, playable on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The games offer context for the setting, but the announcement does not say that playing them is necessary to follow the movie.
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