Overview
- Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo confirmed the sequel’s title with a U.S. release on April 3, 2026 and a Japan opening on April 24, 2026.
- Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan‑Michael Key, and Kevin Michael Richardson will reprise their roles, with additional casting to come.
- Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, writer Matthew Fogel, composer Brian Tyler, and producers Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto return to the creative team.
- A 51‑second announcement clip shows familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters before panning toward the stars, signaling a Galaxy‑inspired setting.
- Nintendo is re‑releasing Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 on Switch 2 with 4K upgrades and optional non‑motion controls, as Rosalina‑focused merch rolls out; a Cinepolis listing touting new characters remains unverified.