The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Super Mario Galaxy Movie across the outlets.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (2nd May)Several Nintendo staff members shared their weekend gaming plans, including playing demos for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Call of the Elder Gods. Other titles mentioned include Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pentiment, Blasphemous II, and Alien: Isolation. The article also notes the ongoing Golden Week holiday in Japan and a Pokémon YouTube channel's closure due to copyright strikes.
Nintendo just surprised everyone with a Super Mario Galaxy 2 update, which adds new story content over a decade after the game originally releasedNintendo has released an update for the Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2, adding a new epilogue chapter to Rosalina's storybook over a decade after the game's original release. This new content, titled 'The Epilogue,' can be unlocked after clearing any galaxy and earning a power star, and features Rosalina speaking to a mysterious young girl, sparking fan theories about her identity.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Streaming Release Date Announced, And It’s Very SoonThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for streaming on Peacock starting July 30, following its theatrical run and premium video-on-demand release. The animated film has grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Upcoming Nintendo film projects include a live-action The Legend of Zelda movie set for April 2027 and another untitled animated film in April 2028.- Universal Pictures adds Nintendo event film to 2028 calendarUniversal Pictures has added a Nintendo event film to its 2028 release calendar. This announcement follows the significant box office success of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which has grossed over $800 million worldwide.
Nintendo and Illumination releasing mystery movie in 2028Nintendo and Illumination are collaborating on a new mystery movie scheduled for release on April 12, 2028, as confirmed by Universal Pictures. This partnership has previously produced The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, with a live-action The Legend of Zelda film also slated for next year. Rumors also suggest potential movies based on Donkey Kong and Metroid.
Is a new Star Fox game coming to Nintendo Switch 2?Rumors suggest Nintendo is preparing to announce a new Star Fox game for the Nintendo Switch 2, potentially launching this summer. This speculation is fueled by the character's recent appearance in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and reports from industry insiders like NateTheHate and VGC. The game is expected to be a 'classic style' on-rails shooter with multiplayer elements, though a larger budget title might follow next year.
You'll reportedly be able to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from home next weekThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie is reportedly set to be released on VOD and digital platforms next week for $24.99, according to a new report. Despite lukewarm reviews, the film has been a commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year so far. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the harsh reviews the movie received.
New Star Fox Title Launching in June, But April Reveal is Up in the Air – RumorInsider NateTheHate claims a new classic-style Star Fox title is slated for a June release, though a previously planned April reveal might be delayed due to a marketing pivot by Nintendo. The insider also accurately predicted release windows for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders, and suggests a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 near the holiday season.
Nintendo pre-order updates – April 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders game and amiibo, moreNintendo has provided updates on upcoming pre-orders for various games and amiibo, including Splatoon Raiders and its associated figures. The list details new releases and collector's editions available across North America, Europe, and the UK for the Nintendo Switch and PC.
Miyamoto Thanks Fans For Watching The Super Mario Galaxy MovieShigeru Miyamoto expressed his gratitude to fans for watching The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, highlighting its references to 40 years of Mario games. He encouraged players to revisit the franchise's video game history as part of its ongoing anniversary celebrations. The film has achieved significant box office success, surpassing $2 billion globally.
Donald Glover is the voice of Yoshi in every version of the Mario Galaxy movie worldwide, Miyamoto explains whyShigeru Miyamoto revealed that Donald Glover is the sole voice actor for Yoshi in all international versions of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. While other characters have different actors for different languages, Yoshi's voice remains consistent globally. Miyamoto explained that Glover's enthusiasm for playing Yoshi, even with the character's limited vocalizations, led to this decision.
Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49This week's gaming news includes Behaviour Interactive confirming job cuts, Microsoft lowering Xbox Game Pass prices, and Nintendo facing lawsuits over tariffs. Build A Rocket Boy is also facing legal action for alleged privacy violations, while the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $747 million at the global box office. Xbox is reportedly rethinking its exclusivity strategy and focusing on daily active players.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto didn't expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews to be as harsh as they wereNintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the harsh reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, noting it received even lower scores than The Super Mario Bros. Movie despite strong box office performance. Miyamoto discussed the development process, mentioning a more relaxed approach for the second film after the first adapted the game's flow. He also touched on brand crossovers, like Fox McCloud's appearance, suggesting flexibility in film adaptations.
Assassin's Creed Star Jokes with Troy Baker: Game Studi... | TAGUS console sales saw a significant surge in March 2026, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2, which outperformed the original Switch in its first ten months. Meanwhile, some gamers are pursuing tariff refunds from Nintendo following a Supreme Court ruling. In other news, Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warned Troy Baker against starting a game studio, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become 2026's top global film.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses $755m globally, becomes highest-grossing film of 2026The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved over $755 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026. The Nintendo adaptation has earned $361 million in the US and contributed to the Super Mario animated film franchise surpassing $2 billion worldwide. The article also mentions the upcoming live-action Legend of Zelda movie and a panel discussion on transmedia.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Has Made $756 Million in the Worldwide Box OfficeThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved significant box office success, grossing $756 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, the film has performed exceptionally well, with producer Shigeru Miyamoto expressing surprise at the negative critic reviews. Future Nintendo film adaptations are not planned as a connected universe, with a focus on individual character stories.
Nintendo and Illumination almost gave Yoshi his own movieShigeru Miyamoto revealed that a standalone Yoshi movie set in New York City was considered during the production of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Ultimately, the idea was shelved in favor of the current film's storyline, though Yoshi eggs were included as a hint for future installments. Miyamoto also confirmed Yoshi's prominent role in the upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto is baffled by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie criticismNintendo director Shigeru Miyamoto expressed bewilderment at the negative critical reception of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, despite its significant box office success. While the film's audience score is high, critics have panned it, a sentiment Miyamoto finds baffling. He also stated that Princess Peach's new origin story from the movie will be incorporated into future games.
It Sounds Like Peach's Mario Galaxy Movie Backstory Will Be Canon In Future GamesShigeru Miyamoto has stated that the backstory revealed for Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be considered canon for future Mario games. He expressed a desire to incorporate the movie's character settings into game development, despite previous hesitations about story constraints.
Princess Peach's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Lineage Is Canon, Says MiyamotoShigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that Princess Peach's family origins, as revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, are now considered canon within the Super Mario game franchise. While Miyamoto finds the movie's poor critical reception baffling, he intends to adhere to the established movie lore in future game development, with the caveat that too much pre-defined story could limit creative freedom.