Culture news The date of the next Mario film becomes clearer in the world thanks to one of the bosses of Nintendo
After a Nintendo Direct full of games, it’s time to take an interest in the future Mario film. The Japanese firm is clear: it’s coming soon!
He always jumps higher
Released on April 5, 2023, Super Mario Bros. the film was able to delight fans of the famous Italian plumber. The animated feature film even met with great success in theaters and became one of the most lucrative productions of last year. Exceeding the billion dollars generated at the worldwide box office, the film was bound to see a sequel. Chris Pratt, the actor who lent his voice to Mario, said he himself was impatient to participate in a possible new episode. Since last March, we have known that a “number 2” is indeed planned, and that it will once again be designed by the Illumination teams (Despicable Me) in order to bring the world of the little hero back to life.
At the time of the official announcement of the sequel to Super Mario Bros. the film, Shigeru Miyamoto had published a message announcing its arrival on April 3, 2026 in the United States “and in many other parts of the world“, or for “during April” in other territories. On June 18, he has brought other information. “I would like to make an announcement. The release date of the new Super Mario animated film in Japan has been set for April 24, 2026. We are working with the Illumination team to make it an enjoyable film, so please continue to look forward to it” he wrote.
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Nintendo makes its cinema
The incredible success of the Mario film has given ideas to Nintendo, which seems more inclined than before to launch into cinematographic adaptations of its licenses. Last year, a few months after the release of Tears of the Kingdom, the Japanese firm announced the production of a live-action Zelda film. What we do know about the project is that it is produced by Shigeru Miyamoto himself and is directed by Wes Ball (Labyrinth, Planet of the Apes New Kingdom).
“I have been working on the film (…) for years”, explained Shigeru Miyamoto during the announcement, specifying that Nintendo was “very implicated” and that it will be necessary “time” before the project arrives with us. In addition, this production is co-financed by Sony Pictures Entertainment, which is why the group we know for God of War or The Last of Us said “enthusiasm” by this adaptation of the franchise. “This live-action will tell an incredible story of adventure and discovery” promised Kenichiro Yoshida, CEO of Sony.
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