The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Worse RT Score Than First Chris Pratt Film

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Reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are starting to come in, and initial reactions aren’t as positive as they were for the first film. The animated sequel, with Chris Pratt and Jack Black reprising their voice roles, currently has a lower score on Rotten Tomatoes than 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

What critics are saying about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in reviews

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, takes Mario, Luigi, and their friends on a space adventure to save Princess Rosalina from Bowser Jr. While the film offers a bigger scope than previous installments, most reviews have centered on its story and how it’s presented.

In a review for The New York Times, Alissa Wilkinson described ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ as feeling surprisingly empty and disappointing, even more so than the previous film. Owen Gleiberman of Variety echoed this sentiment, pointing out that the movie lacks a central focus and none of the characters, including Mario and Luigi, truly stand out.

Many reviewers shared worries that the movie lacked visual appeal and a compelling story. Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian criticized it as a visually boring and cheap-looking film, similar to the first one. William Bibbiani of TheWrap went further, saying the movie was so empty and pointless that the dialogue became lost in a feeling of frustration and meaninglessness.

While some reactions to the film were critical, Jonathan Sim from ComingSoon.com highlighted its entertainment value. He described it as a larger, more vibrant, and more ambitious sequel that exchanges the simple setting of the Mushroom Kingdom for a grand adventure. Although it focuses more on exciting visuals and pleasing fans than a complex story, Sim found it to be a genuinely enjoyable experience.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws poor score on Rotten Tomatoes

Currently, ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ has a 45% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews. This is lower than the 59% score the first ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ received. We don’t yet have audience reactions for the new film, but the original movie was very popular with viewers, earning a 95% audience score.

I’m really excited about The Super Mario Bros. Movie, especially with Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Keegan-Michael Key lending their voices! But, honestly, the first reviews are making me a little cautious. It seems like critics and regular moviegoers might have pretty different opinions when it finally hits theaters, which isn’t totally unusual, but still makes me wonder what to expect.

Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.net.

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2026-04-01 06:47