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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie announces streaming release date
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for streaming on Peacock starting July 30, 2026. The animated film, which has already had a theatrical and digital release, features a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black. Like its predecessor, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this film will debut on Peacock before potentially appearing on other platforms later.
Star Fox hands-on preview - Nintendo's Star Wars barrel rolls again
Nintendo's upcoming Star Fox remake for the Nintendo Switch 2 aims to revitalize the franchise with a faithful recreation of the original Lylat Wars, enhanced presentation, and new features like GameChat avatars and a co-op mode. While the multiplayer mode is considered a brief distraction, the overall package promises a high-quality realization of the series' space epic ambitions, potentially appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Gustave actor Charlie Cox thinks the money people would prefer Glen Powell play his role in the film, but he'd take "a smaller role" instead
Actor Charlie Cox, who voices Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, is open to a movie adaptation but suggests Robert Pattinson should play the role physically while Cox provides the voice. He also noted that Glen Powell has expressed interest in the part, having recently voiced Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto didn't expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews to be as harsh as they were
Nintendo'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.
Miyamoto felt negative Super Mario Movie reviews were "understandable" but doesn't agree with the Galaxy…
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto found the initial negative critical reception to The Super Mario Bros. Movie understandable but disagreed with the harshness of the reviews. Despite a lukewarm critical score of 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is performing well at the box office and is expected to reach $1 billion.
3 best new to Prime Video movies you need to stream this weekend (April 17–April 19)
This weekend, Prime Video is adding three new movies: Edgar Wright's action remake 'The Running Man' starring Glen Powell, Peter Farrelly's comedy 'Balls Up' featuring Mark Wahlberg, and Jonathan Glazer's acclaimed drama 'The Zone of Interest'. The article highlights each film's genre and key cast members.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more (April 13–April 19)
This guide highlights new shows and movies available on streaming services like HBO Max, Apple TV, Netflix, and Disney Plus for the week of April 13-19. Featured releases include the third season of Euphoria, Keanu Reeves' comedy thriller Outcome, the second season of Beef, and the latest episodes of Daredevil: Born Again.
Taco Bell Predicted Mario And Star Fox Crossover Nearly 30 Years Ago
Promotional art from a 1997 Taco Bell campaign for the Nintendo 64 featured Mario and Fox McCloud together, predating their appearances in the Super Smash Bros. franchise. This unexpected pairing is being revisited following the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and discussions about potential future Nintendo animated films and Star Fox game announcements.
A Leaker Swears A Star Fox Announcement Is Coming This Month
A prominent leaker, NateTheHate, claims that a new Star Fox title featuring classic-style gameplay will be announced by Nintendo this month. This rumor follows the character's appearance in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the leaker's past accurate predictions regarding Nintendo announcements.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Rockets Past Sonic 2 And Uncharted On The All-Time Video Game Movie Charts
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has surpassed $414 million globally, making it the seventh highest-grossing video game movie of all time, ahead of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Uncharted. It is expected to climb further, with potential to overtake Rampage and Warcraft soon. The film is still awaiting its release in Japan on April 24 to coincide with the Golden Week holiday.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases a taster of its best moment online for free and, yes, we're talking about the…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has released a free online sizzle reel featuring Glen Powell's Fox McCloud, a character who joins the Mario universe in the sequel. The film has achieved significant box office success, grossing $190 million domestically in its opening five days and $370 million worldwide. Executive producer Shigeru Miyamoto discussed the inclusion of the character and potential future crossovers.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Helped Break A 106-Year Record
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie contributed to AMC Theatres achieving its best Easter weekend in 106 years, with over 6 million people attending its US and international locations. The movie's merchandise sales ranked second all-time for AMC, behind only Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. The film earned $372 million globally in its first five days.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a black hole of entertainment
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is criticized for its lack of humor, joyless storytelling, and reliance on corporate nostalgia, failing to entertain even children or Nintendo fans. While it features characters like Yoshi and Star Fox's Fox McCloud, the film is described as soulless and a disappointment compared to Nintendo's thoughtful game design.
The Rumored New Star Fox Game Needs This One Big Change If It's Going To Succeed
A rumored new Star Fox game for the Switch 2 could succeed by incorporating roguelike elements inspired by Hades 2, adding variety and replayability to the classic on-rails shooter formula. This approach would allow for permanent upgrades and varied runs, potentially making the game more appealing in the modern market.
Forget Fox, we can't stop thinking about the Metroid Easter egg you may have missed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is filled with numerous Easter eggs, including a notable reference to Samus Aran's gunship from Super Metroid. While Fox McCloud plays a significant role, the article highlights a less obvious Metroid nod. Shigeru Miyamoto also commented on the possibility of future Nintendo character crossovers.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Opens Huge, But Not Expected To Beat The 2023 Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie achieved a strong opening weekend, earning $34 million on its first day in the US and projecting $128.2 million over three days. While its opening is significant, it is not expected to surpass the total earnings of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The film has an A- CinemaScore rating, indicating positive audience reception.
Glen Powell was cast as Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie after calling Nintendo and Illumination directly:…
Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri revealed that actor Glen Powell was cast as Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie after directly contacting the studio. Powell expressed his passion for the character and his dream of being in a Star Fox film, coinciding with discussions between Nintendo and Illumination about including Star Fox in the movie.
Nintendo boss rules out Super Smash Bros. movie despite Mario Galaxy cameos
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that a Super Smash Bros. movie is not currently planned, despite characters like Fox McCloud and Pikmin appearing in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Miyamoto explained that such cameos are incidental and not part of a larger strategy for a 'Nintendo Cinematic Universe'. Nintendo is, however, developing a live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a visually imaginative but ultimately disappointing film that suffers from a lack of stakes and disjointed pacing. Despite strong performances from some cast members like Glen Powell, the movie's dense, rapid-fire presentation and Chris Pratt's flat portrayal of Mario prevent any emotional connection or memorable moments from developing.
Glen Powell is a huge Fox McCloud fan, wants a Star Fox movie
Actor Glen Powell expressed his deep passion for the Star Fox franchise to Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, leading to his casting as Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Meledandri revealed that Powell's enthusiasm was so strong that the team decided to include Star Fox as a surprise in the film. Shigeru Miyamoto also commented on the character's inclusion.
