🔗 Share this article Mario's Galactic Adventure Preview Debuts, Revealing Fresh Faces Rosalina & Bowser Jr. Voices The collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination shared the debut comprehensive teaser for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on Wednesday. It was showcased in a special Nintendo Direct that focused exclusively on the upcoming animated film. The sequel to the successful 2023 release The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this latest chapter will propel Mario to the far corners of the galaxy. There, he will encounter a different royal figure and a powerful new opponent in Bowser Jr., the heir to Bowser's throne. A Space-Faring Quest Drawing from Beloved Titles Similar to the Wii console classics that act as its source material, Mario will venture away from the familiar comforts of the Mushroom Kingdom to explore outer space. During his grand adventure, he will encounter once more some well-known personalities, including the Luma, a popular character from the previous film. But it appears Mario and his brother Luigi will battle a different foe in the form of Bowser's irate young son, who reportedly wields metal-based powers. Interestingly, the preview for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not exclusively centered on visuals from the Galaxy games; it also contains hints to other beloved games like Super Mario Odyssey and Bowser's Fury. All-Star Vocal Ensemble Returns and Expands The movie will feature once again of the original voice cast, featuring Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek. Joining the cast for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are Brie Larson, who will voice Rosalina, and Benny Safdie, set to represent Bowser Jr. This was confirmed by the CEO of Illumination, Chris Meledandri. Mario's Major Moment The upcoming Mario film is set to release around the time of the 40-year celebration of the original Super Mario Bros. game. Apart from the cinematic release, 2026 is shaping up to be a important time for Mario and his allies. The company has three new games publicly declared for that year, including Mario Tennis Fever, a release on Switch 2 of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and a fresh Yoshi side-scroller titled Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Release Date Confirmed The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is officially set to be released on April 3, 2026.