Mario has gone from consoles to theatres before, but his next adventure is unlike anything seen so far. Based on the Super Mario Galaxy game, the next offering in the beloved plumber film franchise is set to take him to a new world of stars and all things cosmic. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, notably, is scheduled for an early 2026 release, bringing the beloved character back to life on the big screen.

When exactly in the coming year will the title hit theaters, though? Apparently, Mario has secured a spring release for himself.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a direct sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Nintendo and Illumination have confirmed it will hit theatres on April 3, 2026. Picking up from the first film, Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Toad embark on an adventure through colorful planets to collect Power Stars. Along the way, they face off against Bowser Jr., who seeks to free his shrunken father, while Princess Rosalina joins the fray, using her magical powers to guide the heroes through starry worlds.

Returning voices include Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor‑Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan‑Michael Key as Toad. New cast members include Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return to direct, with Matthew Fogel back as screenwriter after their very successful collaboration on the last Super Mario installment.

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie made over a billion dollars worldwide and currently holds a position in the top five most successful animated efforts of all time.

The 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive box office success, grossing $574.9 million domestically and $785.9 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $1.36 billion. Its impressive earnings make it the fifth-highest-grossing animated movie of all time, trailing only Ne Zha 2, Inside Out 2, The Lion King, and Frozen II. The film’s mix of nostalgia, humor, and adventure resonated with audiences globally, proving that Mario’s leap from video games to the silver screen was a recipe for nothing but a blockbuster-level success.

Now, as anticipation builds for Mario’s next big adventure, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie promises to deliver another dazzling blend of action, humor, and heart in true franchise fashion. Meanwhile, while audiences will have to wait until April 3, 2026, to see him leap across theatres, there is no shortage of video game-adapted content available to enjoy from the comfort of home, offering plenty of entertainment to tide viewers over until the Mushroom Kingdom’s latest journey finally arrives on the big screen.

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