"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie"- the upcoming animated sequel from Ninetendo & illuminate, & what it reveals about cast, story

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — the upcoming animated sequel from Nintendo and Illumination, and what it reveals about the cast, story and tone

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Official Trailer

  • We pick up after the events of the first film (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) with Bowser (voiced by Jack Black) shrunk down to miniature size and under the supervision of Mario and Luigi. 

  • Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) blast off into outer space, traversing various planets and alien-worlds, aligning with the vibe of the classic game Super Mario Galaxy.

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    A new threat emerges: Bowser Jr. (voiced by Benny Safdie) appears determined to free his father and take over the Mushroom Kingdom (and beyond). 

  • We’re introduced to a major new ally: the cosmic princess Rosalina (voiced by Brie Larson), who looks like she’ll play a pivotal role in the space-exploration element.

  • Easter eggs/hints: Various nods to the game universe, special planetary sets, and likely more game-world lore. 

The Cast & Their New Roles

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  • Brie Larson as Rosalina. This is the first time Rosalina is appearing in a major film adaptation of the Mario franchise. 

  • Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., who takes centre stage as the antagonist (or one of them) in this sequel. 

  • Returning cast: Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek). 

What this means for the story & tone

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    The space-setting and planetary hopping suggest a big expansion from the first film’s Mushroom Kingdom focus: the “Galaxy” subtitle is literal here.

  • With Rosalina in play, we can expect more cosmic mythology, guardians of the stars, or a bigger scale of world-building — echoing the original 2007 game’s themes.

  • Bowser Jr.’s rise suggests a generational conflict: father (Bowser) already taken out of the picture (miniaturised), son stepping up to carry on the fight.

  • The tone appears to maintain the humour, family-friendly energy and action of the first film, but injects more scope and scale — likely more arcade-style spectacle, perhaps with deeper lore for long-time fans.

  • For fans of the games: there are clear nods to the game mechanics/worlds (planets, galactic travel, unique gravity, maybe power stars) so this may satisfy both casual viewers and gamers.

Release & Other Details

  • The film is scheduled for theatrical release on April 3, 2026 in the U.S. 

  • It is a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and draws inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy (2007) as well as other Mario series entries. 

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