Super Mario Galaxy
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0Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released in theaters on April 1, 2026, by Illumination and Nintendo. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, it follows Mario, Luigi, and Peach on a galactic adventure to stop Bowser Jr. from conquering the galaxy, with Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black reprising their roles, joined by new cast members like Brie Larson as Rosalina and Donald Glover as Yoshi. Despite mixed-to-negative critical reviews, it has been a major box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far.
Key Details
Release Date: April 1, 2026 (US)
Directors: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
Producers: Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto
Writers: Matthew Fogel
Production: Illumination and Nintendo
Cast: Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Brie Larson (Rosalina), Donald Glover (Yoshi), Glen Powell (Fox McCloud), Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.)
Plot: Mario, Luigi, and Peach travel across space to rescue Princess Rosalina from Bowser Jr., who seeks to use her power to take over the galaxy.
Reception & Performance
Critical Reception: Received negative reviews from critics, who found it overstuffed and narratively weak, though audiences enjoyed it.
Box Office: A major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026, grossing over $750 million worldwide.
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