Overview
- The first official trailer premiered during a dedicated Nintendo Direct on November 12, introduced by Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri.
- Universal confirmed theatrical rollout for early April 2026: April 3 in the U.S. and Canada, April 2 in several Latin American markets, and April 24 in Japan.
- Core English‑language cast returns—Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black and Keegan‑Michael Key—joined by Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
- Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic direct from a script by Matthew Fogel, with music by Brian Tyler; the film is co‑financed and produced by Nintendo, Universal Pictures and Illumination, led by Meledandri and Miyamoto.
- The trailer highlights a space‑set adventure inspired by the Super Mario Galaxy games, featuring gravity‑defying sequences, planetary locales and fan‑favorite callbacks.