The Mushroom Kingdom met the fast lane this weekend. Stars Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya Taylor-Joy hit the grid at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on March 29. The trio appeared trackside to promote The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the high-octane sequel to the 2023 blockbuster from Nintendo and Illumination.

The cast spent the day meeting fans and posing for photos near the pit lane as cars zipped around the iconic circuit. Their high-profile appearance follows a glamorous premiere event in Japan, where local fans caught an early glimpse of Mario’s next cosmic adventure. In this new installment, Pratt returns to voice Mario, alongside Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach and Black as the villainous Bowser.

Distributed by Universal Pictures, the film is scheduled to land in U.S. theaters on April 1, 2026. Industry experts are watching closely to see if the sequel can top the $1.36 billion global box office haul of the first film. With the promotional tour now in top gear, the countdown to Mario's return to the big screen is officially on.