TL;DR
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), hits U.S. theaters on April 3, 2026, with Japan to follow on April 24.
- Key cast returning: Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek).
- Directed by Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic; screenplay by Matthew Fogel; score by Brian Tyler.
- Inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy video game (2007), the film is expected to take Mario and friends into space with new threats and adventures.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will open in the United States on April 3, 2026. Select other territories will also get it in April, with Japan’s release scheduled for April 24, 2026.
The film is co-produced by Nintendo and Illumination, and distributed by Universal Pictures.
Plot Inspiration & Style
While a full plot synopsis hasn’t been officially released, it has been confirmed that the movie draws inspiration from Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy game (2007). That suggests space travel, floating galaxies, gravity-defying worlds, and probably the iconic mission of rescuing Princess Peach from Bowser.
Nintendo and Illumination have said they plan to include “surprises for fans of every Mario era,” meaning that while Galaxy is the backbone, other elements from the Mario universe could appear.
A teaser clip was unveiled during a Nintendo Direct in September 2025: it shows Mario napping under a tree in the Mushroom Kingdom, a butterfly fluttering, then glimpses of Mushroom Kingdom staples like Monty Mole and Cheep Cheep, before heading toward space.
Cast & Crew
Here are confirmed returning voices:
- Mario: Chris Pratt
- Princess Peach: Anya Taylor-Joy
- Luigi: Charlie Day
- Bowser: Jack Black
- Toad: Keegan-Michael Key
- Kamek: Kevin Michael Richardson
The core creative team is also returning:
- Directors: Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic
- Writer: Matthew Fogel
- Composer: Brian Tyler
What’s Still Unknown / Possible Rumors
Additional voice cast beyond what’s already confirmed. Which new characters will show up, if any. Some rumors suggest Yoshi, Wario, and Bowser Jr. might participate. But these are unconfirmed.
Full plot details, scale of space-based action, and whether the film will adapt elements directly from Super Mario Galaxy 2.
FAQs
In the U.S., it’s scheduled for April 3, 2026. In Japan, the release date is April 24, 2026. Additional territories will follow throughout April.
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.
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return as directors; Matthew Fogel is the screenplay writer.
It’s inspired mainly by Super Mario Galaxy (2007), though the film will include nods to other Mario eras and possibly a broader set of characters.
Yes—a teaser was revealed during a Nintendo Direct (Sept 12, 2025) showing a brief look at Mushroom Kingdom and a butterfly leading into space. No full trailer yet.
With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on the horizon, the galaxy itself looks set to expand for Mario and his friends. Between returning stars, game-inspired visuals, and a storyline that promises to reach into space (and maybe beyond), fans have plenty to get excited about. April 2026 can’t come fast enough.
