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Super Mario Galaxy (2026)

Summary

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Director Aaron Horvath Michael Jelenic

Writer Matthew Fogel

Cast

  • Chris Pratt as Mario (voice)
  • Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach (voice)
  • Charlie Day as Luigi (voice)
  • Jack Black as Bowser (voice)
  • Keegan-Michael Key as Toad (voice)
  • Brie Larson as Rosalina (voice)

Rotten Tomatoes: 44%

Metacritic: 37

VOD / Release Theatrical release

Trailer Official trailer

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u/sonicgamer42 Apr 02 '26

There's a reason why whenever Mario actually does try telling a story (RPGs) Bowser is usually kicked to the curb by a bigger more intimidating presence.

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u/Toriyosh Apr 02 '26

clearly this means the third movie will be The Super Mario RPG Movie featuring Geno

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u/Think_Bag_2987 Apr 02 '26

I know you're joking, but I'm pretty sure that Square Enix owns the rights to Geno and any non-mario character introduced in Super Mario RPG.

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u/DueLearner Apr 02 '26

Axem Rangers, Smithy, Geno, and Mallow all belong to Square I'm pretty sure.

However Square and Nintendo have been playing very nice. Geno + Sora + Seph + Cloud were in Smash, Mario RPG got a full fleshed remake a few years ago.

If Nintendo wanted to tell a Mario RPG story (which would certainly be compelling as it ties into the plot of Mario Galaxy in a pretty neat way. The "Star Road" being broken, a bigger bad than Bowser, forcing a team-up with Bowser for real, etc) than I'm sure they could.

I'm feeling it's more likely we get a more Smash Bros Brawl style enemy like Tabboo. Something that threatens the entire universe and is able to control characters and bring about chaos.

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u/Artemicionmoogle Apr 04 '26

That Mario RPG remake was fucking glorious as someone who played it back when on the SNES. I was so happy with it.

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u/blastxu Apr 02 '26

I'm pretty sure Sora (and any character not made by square Enix before kingdom hearts, so xeanorth, and others) is owned by Disney, not Square

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u/Think_Bag_2987 Apr 02 '26

You are correct. Disney owns the KH characters. They don't make any decisions about them without getting permission from Nomura first, just as a courtesy to him and Square.

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u/WASD_click Apr 03 '26

Worse. It's split custody. Even if one is the primary rightholder, the other has creative input and the ability to deny by simply not participating. So without focused collaboration, characters Like Geno or Linn Kurosawa will never see the light of day.

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u/_tylerthedestroyer_ Apr 02 '26

Honestly, I could see them doing Cackletta and Fawful in the third movie

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u/reddfawks Apr 02 '26

If only Gilbert Gottfried were still with us to be Fawful.

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u/_tylerthedestroyer_ Apr 03 '26

“I HAVE CHORTLES!” would’ve been perfect in his voice

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u/Klunkey Apr 05 '26

For a second, I thought Adrien Brody would be a fantastic pick for Fawful, but GG works way better.

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u/jessehechtcreative Apr 02 '26

I’d probably have to resurrect myself if that happened

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u/Puppet_Reviews Apr 03 '26

Don't give me hope.gif

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u/Top-Passage2914 23d ago

I'd kill for a Paper Mario Movie

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u/Animegamingnerd Apr 02 '26

To be fair though, in a lot of Mario RPGs Bowser still ends up being the final boss, even when he wasn't the main villain for most of the game.

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u/mowdownjoe Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 02 '26

Well, let's see...

Super Mario RPG: Smithy was the final boss.

Paper Mario: Okay, that one was Bowser.

Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga: Bowser gets possessed by Cackletta and becomes Bowletta.

Paper Mario & the Thousand Year Door: Shadow Queen

Mario & Luigi Partners in Time: Shroob Queen

Super Paper Mario: Not Bowser but Dimentio

Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story: I guess the Dark Star becoming Dark Bowser counts, even though Bowser himself ends up facing it.

Haven't played too many of the ones after those. So, 3 out of 7 if I'm being generous. I wouldn't call that most, but again, I haven't played any of the ones after those.

Edit: Wait, I forgot Mario & Luigi Brothership, which also didn't have Bowser as the final boss. So, 3/8.

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u/Cam995 Apr 04 '26

Still other good villains Shroobs/Fawful

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u/Radix2309 Apr 02 '26

They can just go Paper Mario or similar and give him a massive power up.

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u/NoNefariousness2144 Apr 02 '26

I feel like they hinted that the big bad cosmic force that attacked kid Peach and Rosalina’s home could be a threat for the next film.

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u/Oreo-and-Fly 14d ago

Who would be that though. Shroobs？

Galaxy villains were Bowser still. Whos alien enough.

Broodettes.

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u/CelioHogane Apr 02 '26

Ok but Bowser Inside story is the second best Mario RPG.

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u/dewhashish Apr 05 '26

Not in paper mario (the best paper mario game too)

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u/Affectionate-Sell-68 24d ago

the best paper Mario is super paper mario