Nintendo has officially released the first teaser trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the highly anticipated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, Mario himself turns 40 tomorrow, marking four decades of adventures across the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond. The film is slated to hit theaters in April 2026, with the exact release date still to be announced.
Fans have known for some time that a sequel was in the works, and Nintendo had previously hinted at a general release window. Now, with the debut of the trailer during today’s Nintendo Direct livestream, excitement is reaching new heights. The teaser showcases a vibrant array of characters and locations, including several deep-cut references that longtime fans of the franchise will appreciate. While the trailer doesn’t reveal much about the storyline, it does confirm the return of key cast members: Chris Pratt reprises his role as Mario, Charlie Day returns as Luigi, and Anya Taylor-Joy is back as Princess Peach.
Given the massive success of the first film, a sequel was practically inevitable. The Super Mario Bros. Movie became a cultural phenomenon, earning its place as the highest-grossing video game adaptation in history and the third highest-grossing animated film of all time. It raked in an astonishing $1.36 billion at the global box office, setting a high bar for its follow-up.
