Super Mario Galaxy Film Preview Arrives, Revealing New Characters Rosalina & Bowser Jr. Actors

Nintendo alongside Illumination released the initial complete preview for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this Wednesday. The reveal happened in a Nintendo-focused broadcast that highlighted the soon-to-release cartoon movie.

The sequel to the successful 2023 release The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this fresh entry will propel Mario to the far corners of the universe. There, he will encounter a different royal figure and a formidable new rival in Bowser Jr., the heir to Bowser's throne.

A Cosmic Adventure Inspired by Iconic Releases

Much like the Wii-era games that provide its foundation, Mario will venture away from the cozy environment of the Mushroom Kingdom to journey through the cosmos. On his epic voyage, he will meet again some recognizable characters, for instance the Luma, a fan favorite from the original cinematic release.

But it appears Mario and his brother Luigi will confront a new threat in the form of Bowser's furious offspring, who seemingly utilizes powers related to metal. Interestingly, the preview for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not only concentrated on visuals from the Galaxy games; it also features references to other beloved games like Super Mario Odyssey and Bowser's Fury.

Celebrity Voice Actors Returns and Expands

The feature will welcome back of the primary vocal talent, featuring Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.

Fresh faces in the lineup for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are Brie Larson, who will bring to life Rosalina, and Benny Safdie, set to embody Bowser Jr. This was confirmed by the CEO of Illumination, Chris Meledandri.

A Significant Period for Mario

The new Mario movie is planned to debut close to the 40th anniversary of the initial Super Mario Bros. release. Apart from the cinematic release, 2026 is shaping up to be a important time for Mario and his companions.

Nintendo has a set of three fresh titles officially announced for that year, featuring Mario Tennis Fever, a Switch 2 edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and a fresh Yoshi side-scroller titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.

Premiere Date Announced

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is officially set to be released on April 3, 2026.

Lance Schwartz
Lance Schwartz

A certified Taichi and Kungfu instructor with over 15 years of experience, dedicated to promoting holistic wellness through martial arts.