Movie News: Super Mario Bros. Movie Promises a Bold Big-Screen Return
The second trailer for the Super Mario Bros. Movie confirms a springtime arrival for audiences in Spain, with a theatrical date set for March 31. The Spanish debut leads the rollout, arriving at least a week ahead of the U.S. premiere. This preview heightens anticipation by offering richer glimpses of the worlds, character designs, and the vivid environments that players will recognize in this cinematic take on the Nintendo universe.
Produced by Illumination Entertainment in collaboration with Nintendo, the film carries forward a track record that includes globally popular franchises like Minions and Gru: Despicable Me. The latest trailer provides closer looks at Mario’s appearance and the dynamic exchanges among fan favorites such as Bowser, Princess Peach, Luigi, and Toad. The piece also spotlights the Super Smash Bros. element and offers clear nods to beloved video game moments, including nods to Mario Kart and other iconic adventures that fans will instantly recognize.
Movie Cast
Mario is voiced by Chris Pratt, whose filmography ranges from Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy to the star turn in the Jurassic World series. Luigi is voiced by Charlie Day, known for his work on Hotel Artemis and other projects. Anya Taylor-Joy lends her voice to Princess Peach, bringing a bold presence to the princess role. Rounding out the core ensemble is Jack Black, who embodies Bowser with a distinctive blend of menace and humor.
The voice cast also includes Keegan-Michael Key as Toad; Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong; Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek; Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong; and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike. In a playful nod to longtime fans, Charles Martinet, the longtime Mario voice actor from the Nintendo video games since the Nintendo 64 era, makes a secret cameo in the film.
A New Cycle as a Movie Star
The animated feature is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto and is co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo. Miyamoto shared insights into the creative approach, describing a collaboration born from a long-standing dialogue with Illumination. The goal, he said, was not merely to adapt a story but to craft a cinematic language for Super Mario. He explained that the production built a dedicated Mario world using cinematic storytelling techniques—infusing the visuals, emotions, and gestures of the characters with a distinctive filmic rhythm. The result is a film that aims to translate the essence of the games into a living, breathing screen experience that respects the source material while standing on its own in theaters.