Originally Posted by IGN News

It’s confirmation that arrives after rumors swept the internet yesterday, revealing that Nintendo will indeed be partnering up with the Minions movie studio yet again to create a movie adaptation of the classic 2007 Wii platformer. It’s slated to arrive in the U.S. April 3, 2026, and in Japan April 24, 2026, with its first trailer revealing a small amount of footage before showing off its official title and logo.

Today's announcement also revealed some of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's cast. It's a lineup that focuses on returning names that shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, with Chris Pratt back as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy back as Princess Peach, Charlie Day back as Luigi, Jack Black back as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key back as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson back as Kamek.

Of course, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has a lot of potential for newcomers to the cast, too. Who will play Rosalina is likely the question on the minds of most fans, as the storytelling icon first made her debut in the original 2007 game but didn't show up for The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The last film also teased a potential appearance from Yoshi, though it's unclear if Mario's dinosaur companion will have any speaking lines when or if he eventually appears.

Originally Posted by RocShemp

Having never played SMG, I have zero attachment to Princess Rosalina or Bowser Jr. (what happened to his kids from SMB3?). The trailer did nothing for me.

Originally Posted by RocShemp

Having never played SMG, I have zero attachment to Princess Rosalina or Bowser Jr. (what happened to his kids from SMB3?). The trailer did nothing for me.

I purchased the first one blind, remember enjoying it, but have a hard time remembering much about it. I do remember not liking Bowser being in love with Princess Peach. Sad to see that carry over here.

It was weird that the Nintendo Direct presentation mentioned Benny Safdie as if he were some household name. I had to look him up. Apparently he was in Oppenheimer. That's the only thing in his short filmography that I've seen.

Originally Posted by Decker

He's pretty well known as half a filmmaking duo with his brother. They made a few films together, most notably Uncut Gems. He directed The Smashing Machine earlier this year and made the Showtime TV series The Curse last year. He also appears in the last PTA film Licorice Pizza.

Originally Posted by RichC2

I weirdly feel nothing toward the newer trailers on this one way or another.

It doesn't look bad by any means, but it just kind of seems like an extended game story sequence.

Originally Posted by Troy Stiffler

On the other hand, I feel compelled to turn on the Bob Hoskins and Dennis Hopper one once in a while.

That production is crazy. Oscar winners. Gigantic sets. Fever dream plot.

Originally Posted by Goldberg74

My girlfriend took me to see it in the theater for my birthday... and as much as I was a fan, I thought about walking out. So bad. But it's campy fun now.