Overview
- A brief teaser opened the Nintendo Direct as Illumination’s Chris Meledandri said the Galaxy games are the core inspiration, promising surprises for fans across eras.
- Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, and Kevin Michael Richardson will reprise their roles as Mario, Peach, Luigi, Bowser, Toad, and Kamek.
- Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return to direct from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel, with Brian Tyler back as composer.
- Universal will distribute worldwide with Nintendo co-financing, opening in the U.S. on April 3, 2026 and in Japan on April 24, 2026.
- The reveal aligns with 40th‑anniversary plans that include Super Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 re-releases and coordinated Switch 2 tie-ins.