THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE (2026) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, TRAILER & SOUNDTRACK

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) is Illumination and Nintendo's billion-dollar animated sequel to the 2023 blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film blasts Mario and Luigi into space for a cosmic adventure to the Comet Observatory, where they meet the mysterious Rosalina and face Bowser Jr.

The film premiered on March 28, 2026 at Minami-za in Kyoto before releasing in the United States on April 1, 2026, where it went on to gross $1.013 billion worldwide. If you are catching up on this season's biggest releases, our guides to the Street Fighter (2026) movie and the Tron: Ares (2026) movie cover more 2026 blockbusters.

Movie Facts

Release Date: April 1, 2026 (US); premiere March 28, 2026 at Minami-za, Kyoto

Directed by: Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic

Written by: Matthew Fogel

Produced by: Chris Meledandri (Illumination) & Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo)

Distributed by: Universal Pictures

Voice Cast: Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Brie Larson (Rosalina), Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.), Donald Glover (Yoshi), Glen Powell (Fox McCloud)

Plot: Mario and Luigi journey to space, meet Rosalina, and face Bowser Jr. at the Comet Observatory.

Box Office: $1.013 billion worldwide

Home Release: DVD/Blu-ray/4K on June 16, 2026; PVOD from May 19, 2026

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Soundtrack & Music

Brian Tyler returns from the 2023 film to compose the music for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Recorded with a 70-piece orchestra, the score brings back beloved themes from the Super Mario Galaxy games. The official soundtrack has been available on streaming platforms since April 1.

Watch the Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer from Nintendo of America below:

FAQ

Q: When was The Super Mario Galaxy Movie released?

A: It premiered on March 28, 2026 at Minami-za in Kyoto and released in US theaters on April 1, 2026.

Q: Who voices the characters?

A: The voice cast includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Brie Larson as Rosalina, Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Donald Glover as Yoshi, and Glen Powell as Fox McCloud.

Q: Who composed the music?

A: Brian Tyler composed the score, performed by a 70-piece orchestra with themes from the Super Mario Galaxy games.

Q: Is it a sequel?

A: Yes, it is the sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.3 billion.