The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
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Mario, Luigi, and their friends journey into outer space to confront Bowser and his son while searching for the mysterious Rosalina.
The story
Following the events of the previous film, Mario, Luigi, and their friends venture into the vast reaches of outer space. Their mission takes them into a cosmic conflict where they must face off against the formidable Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr. Amidst the celestial journey, the group seeks to find and save Rosalina, a mysterious figure whose powers are being targeted by the villains. Along the way, the heroes must navigate various galaxies, forming new alliances and facing escalating threats in a quest to protect the cosmos and their friends.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Rosalina, the adoptive mother of the Lumas, is captured by Bowser Jr., who intends to use her powers to fuel a weapon. Meanwhile, Mario and Luigi encounter a dinosaur named Yoshi in the Mushroom Kingdom. After a Luma arrives to seek help, the group must protect the kingdom while attempting to rehabilitate Bowser. The conflict escalates as Bowser Jr. takes the castle into space, leading to a chase through the Honeyhive Galaxy and the Gateway Galaxy. The group eventually hires Fox McCloud to transport them, but they are attacked by Bowser, who uses a Super Scope to turn the brothers into babies. Yoshi eventually restores them. The journey leads them to the Comet Observatory, where Peach discovers she is Rosalina's long-lost sister. They eventually reach Planet Bowser, where Mario and Peach confront a vengeful Bowser. After a final battle where Mario defeats the villains and Peach revives Rosalina, they use their combined powers to terraform the land. The film ends with the heroes returning home to rebuild the castle while Fox McCloud returns to his own universe.
- First release year
- 2026
- Runtime (minutes)
- 98
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Aaron Horvath; Michael Jelenic
- Writers
- Matthew Fogel · writer
- Cast and characters
- Chris Pratt · Mario; Anya Taylor-Joy · Princess Peach; Charlie Day · Luigi; Jack Black · Bowser; Keegan-Michael Key · Toad; Benny Safdie · Bowser Jr.; Donald Glover · Yoshi; Glen Powell · Fox McCloud; Brie Larson · Rosalina
- Genres
- animated; adventure; comedy
- Themes
- family ties; redemption
- Tone and mood
- fast-paced; vibrant
- Premise and plot tags
- space adventure; buddy comedy; fantasy
- Source material / true-story basis
- Nintendo's Mario video game franchise, specifically inspired by Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
- Franchise connections
- Mario
- Reception
- The critical response has been variously described as mixed or negative, though it was a significant commercial success.
- Reported review scores
- Metacritic · score: 37 · scale: 100 · review count: 45
- Production trivia
- The film was the second-highest-grossing video game film of all time at the time of reporting.; The score features arrangements of themes from the Super Mario Galaxy games.; The film's production was influenced by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
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