Nintendo has just released the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The announcement comes at a perfect moment, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the iconic video game character. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters in April 2026.
While the project and its general release window were already known, the new trailer offers a substantial first look. It was unveiled during the latest Nintendo Direct livestream event and showcases a wide array of characters and locations pulled from the deepest corners of the Mario universe, promising an adventure that spans the Mushroom Kingdom and outer space.
As a teaser, the trailer keeps the main plot details under wraps. What is confirmed is the return of the principal voice cast from the first film. Chris Pratt will once again voice Mario, Charlie Day will return as Luigi, and Anya Taylor-Joy is back as Princess Peach.
The decision to greenlight a sequel was an obvious one for Nintendo and Illumination. The first film was a monumental cultural and financial success, breaking records to become the highest-grossing video game movie adaptation in history. It also ranks as the third highest-grossing animated film ever made, earning an astonishing 1.36 billion dollars at the global box office.
