Nintendo and Illumination have officially launched the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, confirming its title as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Revealed during a surprise Nintendo Direct livestream on Wednesday, November 12, the trailer promises a massive, cosmic expansion of the cinematic universe, fueled by the music and spectacle of the beloved Super Mario Galaxy video game. The film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on April 3, 2026.
The trailer brought the exciting confirmation of two major new characters joining the cast. The protector of the cosmos, Rosalina, will be voiced by Oscar winner Brie Larson, instantly fulfilling a top fan casting request. Joining her is the diminutive but mischievous Bowser Jr., who will be voiced by actor and filmmaker Benny Safdie. These additions signal a narrative shift toward the expansive lore of the space-faring Mario games.
According to the footage, the plot will center on Mario and Princess Peach venturing into space after Bowser (Jack Black) is left in his shrunken, mini-state from the end of the first film. The new primary conflict arises when Bowser Jr. attempts to rescue his father and steps up as the sequel’s main galactic threat. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer showed the heroes traversing vibrant, new planetary environments, borrowing elements from both the Galaxy and Odyssey games.
With its grand scale and high-profile cast additions, the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer assures fans that the sequel will push the boundaries established by the 2023 blockbuster. The upcoming film is set to deliver an intergalactic adventure that capitalizes on both the nostalgia and the boundless creativity of the entire Nintendo franchise.
