The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Plot, Release Date, And Everything We Know

The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive success for Nintendo in 2023, becoming the highest-earning video game movie ever made. Because of this, a sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has been confirmed. The first film introduced Illumination’s animated version of Mario and Luigi and their initial journey into the Mushroom Kingdom, but the new movie will expand beyond that world and venture into outer space. Here’s a rundown of everything we know about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie before it comes out next year.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie release date

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be released on April 3, 2026.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie plot

As expected, the movie’s story is still a secret. The trailer suggests Bowser Jr. will be the main villain, trying to rescue his father. The film is likely inspired by the Mario Galaxy games, where Mario meets and befriends Rosalina, a princess who lives in space and watches over the universe from her Comet Observatory.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie development

After the huge success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, a sequel was immediately approved. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto announced in 2024, during a Mario Day event, that production of a new Super Mario Bros. Movie had started. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will direct again, with Illumination Studios Paris handling the animation. Brian Tyler is also returning to compose the music.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer

New faces join the gang

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is adding two exciting new cast members: Brie Larson, known for her role as Captain Marvel, will voice Princess Rosalina, and Benny Safdie (from Oppenheimer) will be the voice of Bowser Jr. Fans are also eager to know who will voice Yoshi, Mario’s dinosaur friend, who will appear in the film. Though Yoshi doesn’t say much, his cute squeaks need a truly legendary voice – and many believe Brian Blessed is the perfect fit!

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie voice cast

The main actors from The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be back for the sequel. Chris Pratt will reprise his role as Mario, along with Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser, who’s trying to deal with his anger. Anya Taylor-Joy will return as Princess Peach, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, with Kevin Michael Richardson once again voicing Kamek.