The wait is finally over! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially revealed its first trailer, and fans across the globe are ready to blast off into another amazing adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
Following the massive success of 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Nintendo and Illumination are back to deliver a sequel that’s even more ambitious, cosmic, and full of heart. The first film’s charm, humor, and all-star cast, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach), Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong), proved that video game adaptations can not only win fans but dominate the box office.
Now, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie aims to level up that success by taking Mario’s adventures to the stars. As revealed in the trailer, the sequel will draw inspiration from the beloved Super Mario Galaxy video game, where Mario soars through the cosmos to once again save Princess Peach. This time from a new celestial showdown.
Adding to the excitement, the trailer introduced two major new characters: Rosalina, voiced by Brie Larson, and Bowser Jr., voiced by Benny Safdie. Rosalina, the mysterious guardian of the cosmos and mother of the Lumas, makes her cinematic debut in an action-packed sequence defending her galaxy from peril. Meanwhile, Bowser Jr. steps up as the film’s central antagonist, determined to rescue his father after Bowser’s miniaturized imprisonment in the first film.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, the sequel promises a perfect blend of nostalgia, spectacle, and emotional storytelling. The trailer hints at dazzling new worlds, iconic game callbacks, and even deeper character arcs that expand the Mario universe while preserving its playful spirit.
Although The Super Mario Bros. Movie received mixed critical reviews, its universal appeal and family-friendly fun made it a cultural phenomenon. With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo and Illumination seem set to replicate. And perhaps surpass that success by taking audiences on an interstellar journey full of wonder, humor, and heart.
Nonetheless, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases April 3rd, 2026, nearly three years to the day after its record-breaking original. With its star-studded cast, galactic scale, and nostalgic magic, this sequel is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated animated films of the decade.