Overview
- A brief teaser premiered during Nintendo Direct, panning from the Mushroom Kingdom up into space to confirm the new title.
- Universal will release the film on April 3, 2026 in the U.S., with Japan set for April 24, 2026.
- Returning voice actors include Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Jack Black (Bowser), Charlie Day (Luigi), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek).
- Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and composer Brian Tyler are back, and Illumination says the story draws from the Super Mario Galaxy games with surprises for longtime fans.
- Nintendo said additional character and voice announcements will come later, resolving earlier title speculation from leaks and domain registrations.