When it was released in 2023, the film Super Mario Bros. had sprayed the box office records, garnering more than $ 1.36 billion worldwide and becoming the most profitable video game adaptation of all time. This colossal success immediately encouraged illumination and Nintendo to give the green light to a suite, long kept secret.
While fans have been speculating for months on the direction that the film would take, Nintendo finally lifted the veil on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the first game. The new trailer confirms that the film is inspired directly from the universe Super Mario Galaxywith the appearance of a Luma, an emblematic creature of the series, and formalizes the title of the film: The film Super Mario Galaxy. The release is scheduled for April 3, 2026.
Nintendo, an ambitious film strategy
Nintendo is not limited to Mario. After decades of prudence, the Japanese firm takes advantage of the success of its first film to extend its presence on the big screen. The next live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zeldascheduled for May 7, 2027, is already in preparation with Wes Ball for realization. The cast includes Bo Bragason in the role of Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth in the role of Link
Among the other franchises likely to be adapted, Nintendo explores the possibilities around Animal Crossing, Metroid, Kirby And Splatoon. Even A Donkey Kong project Untitled is already in developmentin partnership with Universal Pictures, confirming the ambition to create a coherent cinematographic universe around its flagship licenses.
In a recent declaration, the president of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawa, said: “We are working on other projects, but we are not yet at the stage where we can make announcements.”
Nintendo opens the door to a new cinematographic universe
With The film Super Mario GalaxyNintendo confirms its desire to offer fans an immersive cinematographic experience and faithful to the spirit of its games. The visual elements, the casting and the link with the Galaxy Games promise a spectacular return to the Mushroom Kingdom. For lovers of the Nintendo universe and new spectators, this film promises to be an essential event in spring 2026.