Overview
- The title and first teaser debuted during a Nintendo Direct, showing a sleeping Mario, Peach’s castle and a Luma before the logo reveal.
- Theatrical rollout is set for April 3, 2026 in the United States and select territories, with Japan opening on April 24, 2026.
- Returning voice cast includes Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor‑Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan‑Michael Key (Toad) and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek).
- Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are back alongside composer Brian Tyler, with Matthew Fogel reported to return as screenwriter.
- Illumination says the story takes core inspiration from the Super Mario Galaxy games as part of Mario’s 40th‑anniversary push, with Galaxy and Galaxy 2 re‑releases announced for Switch platforms and additional film casting to be revealed; Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong was not referenced in the announcement.