THE MARQUEE
The Mushroom Kingdom just got a lot bigger. Nintendo and Illumination celebrated the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Kyoto, Japan, on March 28, 2026. The sequel to the 2023 blockbuster sees Chris Pratt return as Mario, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach and Jack Black as Bowser for a cosmic new adventure.
Fans at the premiere were treated to massive casting surprises that signal a widening world for the franchise. Glen Powell joins the roster as the voice of Fox McCloud, while Donald Glover has officially stepped into the role of Yoshi. The inclusion of Fox McCloud marks the first major Star Fox crossover, suggesting the "Nintendo Cinematic Universe" is officially taking flight.
Early reports from the Kyoto screening confirm the film features two distinct post-credits scenes. These sequences reportedly tease both a direct sequel and a new character-focused spin-off project. U.S. audiences can see the action for themselves when the film hits theaters on April 1, 2026, where Nintendo is expected to challenge its own previous box office records.
