Overview

• Sebastian Maniscalco, who voiced Foreman Spike in the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, has not been contacted about reprising his role for the sequel.
• Maniscalco humorously pointed to the absence of merchandise featuring his character as a sign of his uncertain return.
• Foreman Spike, a minor character from Nintendo's Wrecking Crew, had a limited role in the first film, with his arc largely resolved by the end.
• The sequel to the highly successful 2023 film, which grossed $1.36 billion globally, is set for release on April 3, 2026.
• The upcoming movie will be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with production led by Illumination and Nintendo.