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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie actors Charlie Day and Chris Pratt appear to confirm earlier film leak
Actors Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, who voice Mario and Luigi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, have seemingly confirmed a leak regarding the appearance of Wario and Waluigi. While promoting the upcoming sequel on Jimmy Fallon's show, the duo's responses to fan theories suggested that these characters will indeed be featured. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled for release next month.
Nintendo Spoils That Fox McCloud In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Console Creatures
Nintendo and Illumination have revealed that Fox McCloud will make an appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, set to release on April 1, 2026. This follows a previous reveal of Pikmin cameos. The inclusion of these characters has led to speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. movie.
Star Fox's main character will be in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo and Illumination have confirmed that Fox McCloud, the main character from the Star Fox series, will be featured in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie sequel. This announcement adds another beloved Nintendo franchise character to the film's cast.
Star Fox Hero Fox McCloud Is in Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo and Illumination have revealed that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will make an appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A film poster shows Fox McCloud in his pilot uniform, with an Ukiki character from the Super Mario series also present. The movie is set to release on April 1, 2026, and follows previous announcements of Pikmin and Super Mario Bros. 2 characters appearing.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Expands Universe With Star Fox’s Fox McCloud
Nintendo has revealed that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will appear in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, as shown in a new poster. This character crossover, along with the previously confirmed Pikmin and R.O.B., fuels speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. film.
Nintendo spoils shocking Star Fox cameo for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo has revealed that Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will make a cameo appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, even releasing a movie poster for the character. This surprise inclusion, revealed just a week before the film's release, has led to speculation about potential future crossovers, including a Super Smash Bros. movie.
The newest Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveal gives me more hope than ever for a Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe
The reveal of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has sparked excitement for a potential Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe. The inclusion of characters from various Nintendo IPs, alongside Mario and his allies, suggests a multiverse concept. This opens the door for collaborations with other franchises, potentially leading to an "Avengers: Endgame"-style film featuring a wide array of characters.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie adds Fox McCloud from Star Fox, and it really feels like we're being set up for a Super Smash Bros. film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is adding Fox McCloud from Star Fox to its cast, as announced by Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo. This cameo, along with other fan-favorite characters and a massive box office success for the first film, raises speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. movie.
Fox McCloud Blasts Into The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series will make an appearance in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie, marking the first official non-Mario character in the film. The character's CGI design by Illumination has been praised, though questions remain about his voice actor and the implications for future Nintendo and Illumination collaborations.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Poster Reveals Fox McCloud Appearance
Nintendo has released a new poster for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, confirming a cameo by Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series. The animated film, produced by Illumination and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto, is co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo. It is set to premiere in US theaters on April 1, 2026, with a cast including Donald Glover, Luis Guzman, and Issa Rae.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie age-rating accidentally confirms a 20-year fan theory
An age rating for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie has potentially confirmed a 20-year-old fan theory regarding a familial connection between Rosalina and Princess Peach. The BBFC rating mentions "infrequent very mild upsetting scenes" including flashbacks to the separation of a girl and her younger sister, which many speculate refers to these characters. This aligns with previous hints in The Super Mario Bros. Movie and early development discussions for Super Mario Galaxy.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie might actually be making a years-long fan theory about Rosalina and Princess Peach canon
A detail in the UK's age classification report for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie suggests it may canonize a long-standing fan theory about a familial link between Princess Peach and Rosalina. The report mentions "infrequent very mild upsetting scenes include flashbacks to the separation of a girl and her younger sister." The film will also feature Wart, Mouser, and Birdo as antagonists, with Issa Rae voicing Honey Queen and Donald Glover voicing Yoshi.
Two Point Museum X Angry Birds Update Live
Two Point Museum has received an update integrating Angry Birds content, allowing players to employ characters like Red and fend off Bad Piggies. The update also adds new locations on Piggy Island and over 100 other changes. Additionally, the article briefly mentions updates and releases for SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada, Dark Scrolls, Enshrouded and Palworld, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Guinness World Record, Tofer.A's appearance at Fire & Ice RGX 2026, and The Coin Game's 1.0 release.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Holds Guinness World Record for World’s Smallest Popcorn Container
Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures' The Super Mario Bros. Movie has earned a Guinness World Record for the World's Smallest Popcorn Container, shaped like Bowser's Cauldron. The miniature collectible measures 2.6 inches at its widest point and can hold 5 to 11 kernels of popcorn. This record was officially verified on March 17.
Nintendo and others set Guinness World Record for World’s Smallest Popcorn Container as part of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo, Illumination, Universal Pictures, and Zinc Group have set a Guinness World Record for the World's Smallest Popcorn Container. This collectible, inspired by Bowser's cauldron from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, highlights the increasing role of theatrical merchandise in film promotion.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Might Feature Another Nintendo IP
A promotional video for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has revealed the potential inclusion of characters from other Nintendo franchises, notably Pikmin and ROB. Shigeru Miyamoto, a producer on the film, has previously expressed interest in a Pikmin movie. The montage also features characters from Super Mario Bros. 2 and other Mario titles.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track for the biggest opening weekend of the year, but it might not 1-UP the 2023…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is projected to have the biggest opening weekend of the year, with early estimates suggesting a domestic gross of $160 million over five days. This figure is considered conservative by industry analysts.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Set For Massive First Weekend At The Box Office
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to earn $160 million in its opening weekend in the US, a five-day period that includes the Easter weekend. This follows the massive success of 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide. The sequel brings back its main cast and adds new actors, with Nintendo and Sony also collaborating on a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie set for 2027.
Here's the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo has released the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, showcasing new details and confirming voice actors for characters like Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Honey Queen (Issa Rae). The film, set to release on April 1, will feature Luigi throughout the adventure and includes a rumor about a potential Star Fox appearance, hinting at a broader Nintendo cinematic universe.
Someone Predicted Super Mario Galaxy Movie's Yoshi Casting Over A Year Ago
A fan accurately predicted Donald Glover's voice role as Yoshi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie over a year before the official announcement. The film, a collaboration between Nintendo, Universal Pictures, and Illumination, also revealed voice actors for other characters including Wart, Honey Queen, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Bowser, Bowser Jr., and Rosalina. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to release on April 1.
