Published On: November 6, 2025
Super Mario 2026 is officially on the way, and fans are beyond excited! The new Mario movie will bring back everyone’s favorite heroes Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach along with the long-awaited return of Yoshi. Packed with fun, colorful worlds, and exciting adventures, Super Mario 2026 promises to be a must-watch movie for gamers and families alike.
It’s-a Time for a Comeback!
Get ready, Mario fans the Super Mario Bros. are officially jumping back onto the big screen in 2026! After breaking box office records with the 2023 movie, Nintendo and Illumination are teaming up again for a bigger, bolder sequel.
Yoshi’s joining the adventure! Get ready, Mario fans! The Super Mario Bros. are returning to the big screen in 2026 with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”, bringing more fun and adventure. With bright new worlds, cool power-ups, and all your favorite characters returning, Super Mario Bros. 2 (2026) is shaping up to be an even bigger and more exciting adventure.
Let’s break down everything we know from release date to character reveals, story hints, fan questions, and more!
The Big Day: Mario’s 2026 Movie Release
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out on April 3, 2026. Produced by Illumination (the studio behind Minions and Despicable Me) in collaboration with Nintendo, the movie will once again feature the creative direction of Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri.
Fun fact: The first movie made over $1.3 billion globally, becoming the highest-grossing video game movie ever! No pressure, Mario.
Backstory Recap: From Brooklyn to the Mushroom Kingdom
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), we followed Mario and Luigi, two Brooklyn plumbers who accidentally got sucked into a warp pipe landing in the Mushroom Kingdom.
They teamed up with Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong to stop Bowser, the fire-breathing Koopa King, from taking over.
After an epic showdown that spilled into Brooklyn, Mario and Luigi used the Super Star to save both worlds.
A Yoshi egg appeared in the post-credits scene and it started to crack open.
That moment set the stage for the sequel everyone’s been waiting for!
The Latest Scoop on Mario’s Next Adventure
Here’s everything that’s been confirmed (and a few fan-favorite rumors):
Production Status: Currently in production under Illumination and Nintendo.
Official Release Date: April 3, 2026 (U.S.).
Expected Cast:
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
(Official confirmations are expected closer to the trailer release.)
Yoshi Joins the Team: The biggest addition! Expect hilarious and heartwarming moments as Mario teams up with Yoshi for the first time.
New Worlds & Power-Ups: Early buzz hints at new environments possibly Yoshi’s Island, Desert Kingdom, and even a space-themed world.
Character Breakdown: The Heroes and Villains of 2026
Mario
The fearless plumber who never gives up. Expect him to face new challenges, tougher bosses, and maybe even a few emotional moments as he steps up as a true hero.
Luigi
Luigi is shy, brave, and funny. Charlie Day is voicing Luigi again in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. There’s talk that Super Mario Bros. 2 could explore his Luigi’s Mansion-inspired side story!
Princess Peach
No longer just royalty Peach is a leader, fighter, and strategist. Princess Peach will have a bigger role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Bowser
After being mini-sized and imprisoned in the first movie, Bowser’s ready for revenge. Bowser might have a friend bad guy!
Donkey Kong
Strong, funny, and full of attitude DK’s kingdom could be a major setting in the sequel, bringing more jungle chaos and kart-racing fun.
Yoshi
The green dinosaur hero we’ve all been waiting for! Known for his eggs, speed, and adorable loyalty, Yoshi’s debut will be one of the movie’s biggest highlights.
FQAs
That’s the working title. The movie’s official title is Super Mario Bros. 2 for now.
The first trailer will come out mid-2025.
99.9% yes! The post-credit egg tease confirmed his arrival.
The movie will be super fun with Chris Pratt and Jack Black!
Most likely, yes. Other bad guys might join Bowser!
Conclusion: Mario and Yoshi Are Ready to Power-Up Again!
The Super Mario Bros. 2 (2026) movie is gearing up to be the biggest Nintendo film yet blending nostalgia, humor, and modern animation magic.
With Mario and Luigi returning, Peach leading strong, and Yoshi joining the crew, this sequel promises a wild, colorful, and emotional ride across the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
Get ready for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 on April 3, 2026! Mario and Yoshi are coming back to save the day. Grab some popcorn and a friend, it’s gonna be epic!
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