A Nintendo Direct presentation for *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* premiered on November 12, 2025, revealing the film’s first full trailer and significant details about the upcoming animated adventure. This special Direct focused exclusively on the movie, with Nintendo explicitly stating that no new game-related information would be included.

During the presentation, which was introduced by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, the highly anticipated trailer offered a glimpse into the cosmic journey awaiting Mario and friends. The film is a direct sequel to 2023’s *The Super Mario Bros. Movie* and is slated for theatrical release in the United States and Canada on April 3, 2026, with a Japan release on April 24, 2026.

Key revelations from *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* Direct include:

* **First Full Trailer:** The broadcast showcased the world premiere of the official trailer, providing a look at returning characters like Mario, Luigi, Bowser, Peach, and Toad, as well as new additions. The trailer begins with a shrunken Bowser, still residing in a miniature castle within Peach’s castle, working on a painting before being startled by Luigi. The footage then shows Mario and Luigi on a sandy planet, Peach in action on another, and eventually our heroes venturing into space, hopping between diverse planetary environments.
* **New Character Reveals and Voice Actors:** The Direct confirmed the inclusion of fan-favorite characters Rosalina and Bowser Jr.. Brie Larson, a self-proclaimed Nintendo superfan, was announced as the voice of Princess Rosalina, the cosmic princess and protector of the galaxy. Benny Safdie will voice Bowser Jr., who appears to be a primary antagonist in the film, seeking to free his father, Bowser. The trailer also hinted at the appearance of Yoshi, though the character was not officially shown during the Direct.
* **Plot Inspirations:** While the movie is inspired by the *Super Mario Galaxy* games, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri stated that it would not be a direct adaptation and would hold “surprises for fans of every Mario era”. The film is expected to loosely adapt the plot of the games, which involve Mario befriending Rosalina after the Mushroom Kingdom is imperiled.
* **Returning Cast and Crew:** Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek) are all reprising their roles from the first film. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are returning as directors, with Matthew Fogel as the screenwriter, and Brian Tyler composing the score.

The film is animated by Illumination Studios Paris and was announced on March 10, 2024 (MAR10 Day), with its title revealed in a teaser during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. Production for the movie began in March 2024, with animation concluding in November 2025. This sequel aims to expand the cinematic *Mario* universe beyond the Mushroom Kingdom and into the cosmos.