Nintendo Soars to New Heights with 'Super Mario Galaxy' Movie Announcement, Anchoring 40th Anniversary Spectacle

Get ready for an exciting new journey! Nintendo has officially announced 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' a highly anticipated sequel following the immense success of the 2023 blockbuster, 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' This stellar announcement is a cornerstone of the Super Mario franchise's grand 40th-anniversary celebrations, promising fans an epic adventure beyond the familiar Mushroom Kingdom and into the vastness of outer space.

Inspired by the beloved 2007 Wii platformer, 'Super Mario Galaxy,' this cinematic spectacle is slated for a theatrical debut in the United States on April 3, 2026, with Japanese audiences following on April 24, 2026. The exciting news broke during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, where a captivating teaser trailer offered an initial glimpse into Mario's next cosmic escapade, fueling immense fan anticipation.

The filmmaking powerhouse behind the original hit, Illumination, is once again collaborating with Nintendo to bring this vision to life. The acclaimed directorial duo, Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, return to helm the project, alongside screenwriter Matthew Fogel, ensuring a consistent creative direction. The iconic voice cast is also set to reprise their roles, with Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.

Chris Meledandri, CEO of Illumination, reassured fans that while the narrative will deeply explore elements from the Super Mario Galaxy games, it will also weave in exciting surprises that pay homage to Mario's extensive legacy, appealing to generations of fans.

But the cosmic celebration does not stop there! Coinciding with the movie announcement, Nintendo revealed that the classic 'Super Mario Galaxy' and 'Super Mario Galaxy 2' games will be re-released for the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025. These enhanced titles will feature exclusive new storybook content, delving deeper into Rosalina's rich lore, an intriguing detail expected to intricately connect with the upcoming film's narrative.

Furthermore, collectors can look forward to a new line of amiibo figures based on Super Mario Galaxy characters, slated for release in April 2026. These initiatives, coupled with other significant anniversary events like the sponsorship of the Kyoto Marathon 2026 and a whimsical redesign of Nintendo Museum tickets, underscore Nintendo's robust commitment to honoring four decades of Super Mario.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' is poised to be the glittering centerpiece of this monumental anniversary, boldly continuing the unparalleled legacy of Nintendo's flagship franchise across both the gaming and animation realms.