The Super Mario Bros universe is about to be enriched by a new nugget: a second animated film in development, the result of a new collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment. The announcement was made by Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary creator of Mario, during a surprise appearance in a video dedicated to MAR10 DAY, celebrating the iconic video game character.
This project marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between video game giant Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment, a studio renowned for its hit animated films such as Despicable Me, The Minions and Like Beasts. Together, they aspire to transpose, once again, the colorful and dynamic world of Super Mario Bros into an animated film that respects the original spirit of the games while introducing innovative narrative elements.
The animated film Super Mario Bros 2 promises to plunge viewers into the breathtaking adventures of Mario, Luigi and the whole gang, in their quest to save the Mushroom Kingdom from the clutches of Bowser. Although precise details of the plot and voice cast have yet to be revealed, the excitement surrounding this project is palpable. We're already hoping that Jack Black will come up with some memorable new songs!
With this announcement, Nintendo and Illumination reaffirm their commitment to providing entertaining experiences that transcend generations. The animated Super Mario Bros 2 movie is already positioned as one of the most anticipated cinematic events of 2026.
Scheduled for release on April 3, 2026 in the U.S. and many other countries around the world, this second opus promises to captivate long-time fans and win the hearts of a new generation.
