Miyamoto confirms new Super Mario Movie from Illumination coming in 2026, but instead of a sequel, the film is "broadening Mario's world"
Mar. 10, 2024Series creator Shigeru Miyamoto is back in a producing role
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Following thebillion-dollar successof the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, series owner Nintendo and animation studio Illumination have announced another film “based on the world of Super Mario Bros.”
“We’ll let you know the details once we’re ready to share more," he continues. “This time too, the staff at Illumination and Nintendo are working together. We’re thinking about broadening Mario’s world further, and it’ll have a bright and fun story.”
Both companies curiously stop short of calling the follow-up a sequel, though the mention of “broadening Mario’s world” certainly implies that the mustachioed plumber might still be in the front seat. But Nintendo is no stranger to spotlighting other characters in the Mushroom Kingdom for a solo adventure, between Luigi’s Mansion, Yoshi’s Island, or the upcomingPrincess Peach game.
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri and Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto return as producers, according to Nintendo’s announcementpost. Aaron Horvath and Micheal Jelenic are back in the director’s chair(s). And Matthew Fogel is once again penning the screenplay.
Nintendo writes that it will “continue its efforts to produce unique entertainment and deliver it to as many people as possible.” The company is reportedly gearing up to launch itsNintendo Switch successornext year, along with producingan upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action film in collaboration with Sony.
Jack Black recently defended the Super Mario Movie against negative reviews while teasing his upcoming role in the Minecraft film.
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Kaan freelances for various websites including Rock Paper Shotgun, Eurogamer, and this one, Gamesradar. He particularly enjoys writing about spooky indies, throwback RPGs, and anything that’s vaguely silly. Also has an English Literature and Film Studies degree that he’ll soon forget.
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