Guide: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
By As part of the 2024 MAR10 Day festivities, Nintendo and Illumination revealed that a “fresh animated film inspired by the universe of the Super Mario Bros. franchise” is on the horizon. Just over a year later, the studios unveiled its title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
In the following guide, you’ll discover everything we know pertaining to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, encompassing all accessible information about the ‘Mario Movie 2′ launch date, ensemble, and plotline.
So leap into the warp pipe and let’s uncover what Nintendo and Illumination are crafting this time.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Everything We Know
‘Mario Movie 2’ Launch Date
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will debut in the US on 3rd April 2026.
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri affirmed that the movie will be released on the same date in numerous other regions, with a few selected areas getting the film later “throughout April”.
A surprise tweet from Miyamoto on 18th June 2024 confirmed that the ‘Mario Movie 2’ will premiere in Japan on 24th April, 2026.
‘Mario Movie 2’ Plot
Chris Meledandri disclosed several details about the ‘Galaxy’ narrative after the film’s title was announced. “While the Super Mario Galaxy games serve as the primary inspiration for our narrative,” he mentioned, “this upcoming film contains surprises for fans from all Mario generations.”
‘Mario Movie 2’ Ensemble
Unsurprisingly, many actors from the Super Mario Bros. Movie cast are returning for the sequel. Here’s every cast member confirmed so far:
- Chris Pratt – Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy – Princess Peach
- Charlie Day – Luigi
- Jack Black – Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key – Toad
- Kevin Michael Richardson – Kamek
- Brie Larson – Rosalina
- Benny Safdie – Bowser Jr.
There are still some sizable names from the initial film that are absent from the confirmed line-up thus far, such as Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong and Fred Armisen’s Cranky. We will continue to update the list above as more names are announced.
‘Mario Movie 2’ Director
The Super Mario Bros. Movie directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will return for the ‘Mario Galaxy Movie’.
In addition to Mario’s prior cinematic appearance, Horvath and Jelenic also directed 2018’s Teen Titans GO! to the Movies.
‘Mario Movie 2’ Writer
Nintendo and Illumination have not yet officially announced the writer for the ‘Mario Movie 2’.
During the film’s announcement, Illumination’s Chris Meledandri mentioned that many of the previous movie’s creatives would be coming back, with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic engaged in “storyboarding scenes and crafting set designs”.
It remains unconfirmed if the writer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Matthew Fogel, will return this time around.
‘Mario Movie 2’ Producers
The ‘Mario Movie 2’ will again be co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination.
‘Mario Movie 2’ Trailers
Here are all the trailers we’ve encountered for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie up to now.
Teaser (September 2025)
We received our first glimpse, along with the title reveal, for the new Mario Movie during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct.
It doesn’t disclose much, only that this is definitely a Mario Galaxy film and there will be Lumas. All as anticipated then!
Trailer 1 (November 2025)
The initial full trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiered during a dedicated Mario Movie Direct on 12th November 2025, commencing with Bowser (now diminished) painting in a tiny castle.
The trailer additionally unveiled that Bowser Jr. and Rosalina will appear in the film: Bowser Jr. will take the role of Bowser as the main antagonist, while Rosalina will be a pivotal character.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the ‘Mario Movie 2’ be available for streaming?
Currently, there is no official information regarding when the ‘Mario Movie 2’ will become available for streaming.
It took approximately four months for The Super Mario Bros. Movie to debut on streaming services, appearing on Peacock in the US on 3rd August 2023 and then on Netflix on 3rd December. The UK experienced a slightly longer wait, with the film not reaching streaming until 25th December 2023.
Based on this pattern, there’s a good possibility that the ‘Mario Movie 2’ will first show up on streaming platforms around August 2026, although this is merely conjecture for now.
Will Yoshi be featured in the ‘Mario Movie 2’?
The post-credits scene of the first film hinted strongly that Yoshi would appear in the sequel, and ensuing leaks have nearly confirmed it.
In September 2025, we received our initial glimpse of what seemed to be a leaked design for Yoshi through a tie-in Old Spice promotion. A similar design appeared a few months later on a box of Pillsbury cookie dough. However, he did not make an appearance in the November 2025 trailer.
Nevertheless, we remain quite optimistic that the charming dinosaur will grace the big screen. Let’s just hope that he won’t be voiced, eh?
Will Wario and Waluigi be in the ‘Mario Movie 2’?
There’s no sign indicating whether Wario and Waluigi will show up in the ‘Mario Movie 2,’ though they could be likely candidates for a cameo if Nintendo and Illumination choose to broaden the cast of featured Mario characters.
Is the ‘Mario Movie 2’ connected to the Legend of Zelda film?
To our knowledge, no, the ‘Mario Movie 2’ is not associated with the Legend of Zelda movie.
Nintendo announced in November 2023 that it is officially developing a live-action Zelda film. The project is set to be directed by Wes Ball and produced by Avi Arad, with Nintendo collaborating with Sony Pictures Entertainment (of all companies) to co-finance the adaptation.
Considering the Zelda film’s live-action format and lack of involvement from Illumination, we assume it won’t be related to the ‘Mario Movie 2’. However, cinematic universes are currently popular, and we have seen more contrived tie-ins in the past. Nothing’s off the table, perhaps.
There you have it, all the information we possess about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at the current moment. We will keep this guide refreshed over the upcoming months as more details emerge, but until then, let’s get thrilled in the comments.