Overview
- The trailer premiered during a Nintendo Direct, giving the first full look at a space‑set, planet‑hopping adventure inspired by the Galaxy games with nods reported to Odyssey and Sunshine.
- Brie Larson is confirmed as the voice of Rosalina and Benny Safdie voices Bowser Jr., joining returning cast members Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor‑Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan‑Michael Key, and Kevin Michael Richardson.
- Nintendo and Illumination reconfirmed the creative lineup, with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, writer Matthew Fogel, composer Brian Tyler, and producers Chris Meledandri and Shigeru Miyamoto.
- Universal Pictures will co‑finance and release the film worldwide, with the U.S. opening set for April 3, 2026 and Japan on April 24, 2026.
- Footage highlights Rosalina wielding her wand alongside Lumas and introduces Bowser Jr. in traditional and powered‑up forms, signaling broader inclusion of Galaxy‑era elements.