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The untitled Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel is an upcoming 2026 American-Japanese computer-animated adventure comedy film. It is the sequel to the 2023 film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, produced by Illumination and Nintendo, and to be distributed by Universal Pictures. It will be the 16th, 17th, or 18th feature film.
In May 2021, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that Nintendo was interested in producing more animated films based on its intellectual properties if the Mario film is successful.[1] In a Variety cover story before the film's release, producer Chris Meledandri was asked about potential sequels, or projects adapted from other Nintendo properties, and answered, "Our focus right now is entirely on bringing the film out to the audience, and at this time, we're not prepared to talk about what’s coming in the future".[2] The film's post-credits scene hints at a potential sequel featuring Yoshi.[3]Jack Black has expressed interest in Pedro Pascal being cast to voice Wario in the future film.[4]
In April 2023, following the film's box office success, Nintendo stated that there would be more films based on their properties, though they did not directly confirm a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[5] In June 2023, Chris Pratt said a sequel will be announced "soon", but with the caveat that the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike will have an effect on the production.[6] In November 2023, the chairman of Universal Studio Group, Donna Langley, described The Super Mario Bros. Movie as a franchise in a press release, hinting a potential sequel.[7] In March 2024, Miyamoto and Meledandri officially confirmed the sequel's development, with Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic returning to direct, and Matthew Fogel also returning to write the screenplay.[8]
Release[]
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on April 3, 2026. Release dates for other territories are currently unconfirmed.[8]
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Mushroom Kingdom • Peach's Castle • Obstacle Course • Jungle Kingdom • Great Ring of Kong • Rainbow Road • Bowser's Castle • Dark Lands • Snow Kingdom • Brooklyn • Mario and Luigi's Apartment • Brooklyn Couple's House • Castle Burger • Punch-Out Pizzeria • Mario and Luigi's House • Toad Town
