Upon its release in 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie quickly became a sensation, delighting both Nintendo and fans alike. A sequel was anticipated, but aside from acknowledging its development, both Nintendo and Illumination have kept details under wraps. Recently, a slip by parent company NBCUniversal may have revealed a possible title for the follow-up film.
Rumored Title: Super Mario World for the Sequel
A press release from NBCUniversal, which has since been amended, suggests that the sequel could be titled Super Mario World. This title appeared alongside other upcoming projects from NBCUniversal, like How to Train Your Dragon and Nobody 2. Not only does this title hold more nostalgia for fans, but it also pays homage to the iconic Super Nintendo game, widely regarded as one of the best in the Super Mario franchise.
Having achieved status as one of the top five highest-grossing animated films ever, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has proven lucrative for the studios. They appear to be taking care to craft a well-made sequel, particularly given Nintendo’s past experiences with the notorious 1993 live-action adaptation of Super Mario Bros, which garnered negative reviews and flopped at the box office. With the success of other animated video game adaptations like A Minecraft Movie, capitalizing on their momentum would be prudent.
Fans won’t have to wait too long for the sequel, as the release of Super Mario World is set for April 3, 2026, as noted by Shigeru Miyamoto in a social media post last year.
Speculations on Super Mario World Movie Plot and Characters
Details about the Super Mario World movie remain scarce. According to the Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel IMDb page, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic will return as co-directors, with Matthew Fogel writing the script again. While no voice actors have been confirmed, it’s likely that Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Bowser will be central characters. Given the upcoming Donkey Kong Banaza game launching this summer, there’s speculation that the Kong family might also return. Moreover, the title Super Mario World invites thoughts of introducing fan-favorite Yoshi, but there’s no confirmation yet.
It’s essential to clarify that the title of the sequel has yet to be officially confirmed. Although the recent slip hints at the Super Mario World title, it remains a rumor. Other suggested titles include The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, but Super Mario World or Super Mario World: The Movie seem catchy and marketable. As we await a potential trailer for this sequel, excitement continues to build.
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