Nintendo will be showing off a first look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie this Sunday, January 25th. They’ve announced a special Nintendo Direct presentation at 6 a.m. Pacific Time dedicated entirely to the movie – so don’t expect any news about video games during the broadcast.
A new picture of Mario and Luigi using their Fire Flower power-up was revealed. In the games, this power-up lets them throw fireballs. Fans are thrilled to see how this iconic ability will be shown in the upcoming animated movie from Illumination.
Tune in to the #NintendoDirect this Sunday, January 25th, at 6am Pacific Time for a special preview of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Just a heads-up: this presentation won’t include any news about video games. Watch it here:
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 23, 2026
Following the initial trailer released in November, Nintendo has announced more actors joining the cast. Brie Larson will be the voice of Princess Rosalina, who protects the cosmos, and Benny Safdie will play Bowser Jr., the son of the Fire Kingdom’s ruler. Chris Pratt and Charlie Day are returning as Mario and Luigi, respectively, while Anya Taylor-Joy will once again voice Princess Peach, and Jack Black will reprise his role as Bowser.
Get ready to explore the cosmos! The trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has just been released. See it in theaters April 2026.
— The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) November 12, 2025
Chris Pratt hinted that the new movie still has some surprises up its sleeve. He couldn’t say what they are, but mentioned that while Rosalina and Bowser Jr. were shown in the trailer, there are a couple of other exciting reveals that haven’t been released yet.
The movie will be released in theaters on April 3rd. It seems to be based on the Super Mario Galaxy games, sending Mario, Luigi, and their friends on a space journey filled with planets and gameplay that revolves around gravity.
The latest news confirms Nintendo is really embracing the ‘Galaxy’ theme for the upcoming movie, promising stunning visuals and imaginative action. The story is expanding with the addition of Rosalina and Bowser Jr. to the main characters, and many fans are eager to see Yoshi finally get a significant role on the big screen.
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2026-01-23 21:14