A Nintendoannounced that the sequel to the movie Super Mario Bros. It is officially in development, with the news reported by Shigeru Miyamoto at a surprise event in honor of the Mario Day. The production of the new film will once again be a collaboration with the Illumination Entertainment, the studio behind the famous plumber's first feature film.
Hello, I'm Miyamoto. We're working on a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. The film is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2026, in the U.S. and several other regions. Throughout the month of April, the film will also be released in other…
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The goal of this new movie is to delve deeper into and expand the Super Mario Bros. universe on the big screen, promising to deliver an even more exciting and entertaining experience for viewers.
"Super Mario Bros. – The Movie" is now available on Amazon Prime Video, allowing fans to enjoy the adventure at no additional cost through their subscription to the streaming service.
The movie tells the story of Mario's first encounter with the Mushroom Kingdom, where he faces off against the villain Bowser, explores his rivalry with Donkey Kong, and teams up with Princess Peach and his brother Luigi.
With box office receipts of US$1.288 trillion, the film became the second-highest-grossing animated film in history, surpassed only by Frozen 2.