‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Title and Release Date Announced for April 2026

The wait is over for fans of the Mushroom Kingdom. Illumination and Nintendo have officially announced the title for the highly anticipated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, confirming that the next adventure will be a cosmic one. The film, titled The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is set to blast into theaters on April 3, 2026.

The announcement comes after the first film’s massive success, which earned over $1.36 billion at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. The official title reveal for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has generated a wave of excitement, promising a film that will be both nostalgic for fans and thrilling for new audiences.

What We Know About the Super Mario Galaxy Movie

While official plot details remain under wraps, the title itself and a brief teaser provide significant clues. The movie is based on the beloved 2007 Nintendo Wii game, Super Mario Galaxy, which saw Mario journey across different galaxies and planets to save Princess Peach from Bowser. In the game, Mario is aided by a mysterious star-shaped creature named Luma and the celestial guardian Rosalina, hinting that these new characters could play a major role in the sequel.

A teaser for the film shows a butterfly flying through the familiar Mushroom Kingdom before soaring into outer space, where a Luma cries out, “Let’s-a go!” This visual directly connects the new film to its video game source material and suggests a much larger, galaxy-spanning scope for the sequel.

The core voice cast from the first film is confirmed to return for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, including:

• Chris Pratt as Mario
• Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
• Charlie Day as Luigi
• Jack Black as Bowser
• Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
• Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek

Both Illumination and Nintendo have hinted that additional characters and new voice actors will be announced in the future, fueling fan speculation about which beloved characters from the games might appear.

Fan Reaction and What to Expect

The news has been met with a mix of excitement and anticipation from the fan community. The decision to jump directly to the The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has some fans buzzing about the potential for a deeper, more emotional storyline, as the Galaxy games are known for their strong narrative elements, particularly the backstory of Rosalina.

The film will once again be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a screenplay from Matthew Fogel. With the creative team behind the first film returning, audiences can expect the sequel to maintain the same blend of fast-paced action, visual spectacle, and humor that made the original a global phenomenon.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not just a sequel; it’s a bold expansion of the cinematic Mario universe. By taking the franchise to the cosmos, the film is poised to deliver a unique adventure that promises to be bigger, more ambitious, and full of new surprises for fans of every Mario era.