Nintendo Unveils The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Drops First Teaser Trailer

Lead: Nintendo used its September 15, 2025, Nintendo Direct to officially reveal The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, debuting its first teaser trailer and hinting at expanded lore and character roles.

Nut Graf: The announcement marks a major milestone in Nintendo’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, confirming the film’s title and visual direction while fueling fan speculation about cast and plot developments ahead of its April 2026 release.

Teaser Trailer Ignites Cosmic Excitement

  • The teaser opens on Mario dozing beneath a tree in the Mushroom Kingdom before a butterfly guides the camera skyward into space, unveiling the film’s logo and intergalactic setting.
  • Release date confirmed: April 3, 2026 (U.S.) and April 24, 2026 (Japan and select markets).

Title Echoes Beloved Wii Classic

  • Named after the acclaimed 2007 Wii game Super Mario Galaxy, the film promises a journey beyond familiar Mushroom Kingdom landscapes into novel planetary locales and gravity-defying challenges.
  • Nintendo plans to re-release Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel on Nintendo Switch 2 to coincide with the movie’s launch.

Returning Star-Studded Voice Cast

  • Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad) and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek) are confirmed to reprise their roles.
  • Composer Brian Tyler returns to score the film, continuing the franchise’s iconic musical themes.

Yoshi Rumored for Prominent Role

Insider leaks on social platform X suggest that Yoshi will play a huge role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with animation already underway for a separate Donkey Kong film. While unverified by Nintendo or Universal, the rumor has intensified fan debate over character lineups and storyline arcs.

Production and Distribution

  • Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic with a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, the animated feature is co-financed by Nintendo and Universal Pictures, which will handle global theatrical distribution.
  • The previous installment, The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, setting high expectations for its space-faring sequel.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie promises to blend nostalgia for classic gameplay with fresh cinematic spectacle, positioning it as one of next year’s most anticipated family-friendly blockbusters.