Illumination's Super Mario Bros. 2 (2026)

[BluGalaxy]

Originally Posted by jess1581

Who says that won't happen? I'd be surprised if we don't get some kind of announcement in the next few months. It's also a matter of approach as well. Will Nintendo go for animation or live action with Zelda or Metroid perhaps? Hell, A Perfect Dark would be a neato project.

I think Zelda can work as either live action or animation, but Metroid needs to be live-action, if it was animated then it would be watered down too much unless you go for a Final Fantasy Movie type deal. Which i don't see making that much money

[Dragon78]

Last I heard Illumination is working on a Legend of Zelda animated movie. I don't know wich one will come out first, that or the Super Mario 2 movie. Still no word on a Metroid movie.

[vertigop1ayer]

Originally Posted by BluGalaxy

I think Zelda can work as either live action or animation, but Metroid needs to be live-action, if it was animated then it would be watered down too much unless you go for a Final Fantasy Movie type deal. Which i don't see making that much money

I mean, I would presume that if either Zelda or Metroid were based fairly closely off of the games, it would be rather possible for them to remain animated. I think what's more important is that each franchise is built around its own unique tone that is fitting for said franchise. With what people like and expect for Metroid for example, making it feel like a light and humorous Illumination/Pixar-type movie won't work.

Zelda, Metroid, and Star Fox also could be done in a number of ways, including a more serious, big-budget live-action movie or TV form. Franchises like Donkey Kong or Kirby are a bit less adaptable in my opinion.

[Moviefan2k4]

I'd love to see a live-action Zelda movie, done in the epic style of The Lord of the Rings. They could adapt Ocarina of Time as the overall storyline, with the Seven Sages (including Princess Zelda herself) against Ganon, and Link being the Hero of Time recruited to their cause.

[salz4life]

Originally Posted by Poya

Why should there be a sequel?

I want to see Yoshi!

[filmbuffTX]

Chris Pratt spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the sequel:

"We're in the midst of this writers' strike, and so everything has been paused and [put] on hold for the right reasons. I really do support the WGA and our writers. When the negotiations have been completed, and the writers feel comfortable moving forward, then it'll be time to start talking about what's next for that.

"We're so grateful for the support, though. It’s really shocking to me how successful that movie's been. I mean, I expected that people would love it the way I was excited about it, but it's truly multigenerational around the world. People love it. They love Mario... It's a really fun, funny, cute, heartwarming movie and, God, I can't believe I'm part of it”.

[BluBonnet]

"Insert another quarter when the strike is over" is what I'm hearing.

[kylor]

Chris Pratt reveals news for ‘THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE’ sequel will be coming soon.

“When the WGA negotiations have been completed & the writers feel comfortable moving forward, then it'll be time to start talking about what's next for that.”

https://www.etonline.com/interview-c...-he-spoils-her

[StarWarsIsAwesome123]

Soon, but maybe not that soon, who knows at this point.

[kylor]

Super Soon Bros.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by kylor

Super Soon Bros.

Super Hold The Frig On Ya Just Had A Movie Out A Few Months Ago Bros.

[Matt Murdock]

Super Mario Bros 2 finally confirmed, coming April 3 2026

Announcement video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjmQlWRHgQ

Illumination (HQ: Santa Monica, CA, USA; Founder and CEO: Chris Meledandri) and Nintendo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Kyoto, Minami-ku, Japan; Representative Director and President: Shuntaro Furukawa, “Nintendo” hereafter) today announced that they are producing a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros.

This new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. is planned to be released on April 3, 2026 in the US and many additional markets globally with select territories releasing throughout the month of April.

The film will be produced by Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto, Representative Director, Fellow of Nintendo, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and written by Matthew Fogel. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal Pictures.

By getting deeply involved in the movie production with the aim to put smiles on everyone’s faces through entertainment, Nintendo will continue its efforts to produce unique entertainment and deliver it to as many people as possible.

Illumination is excited to continue its partnership with Nintendo, bringing its signature mix of joy and discovery to worldwide audiences of all ages, allowing them to connect with the beloved characters and stories from one of the world's most popular franchises.

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate...24/240310.html

[Diesel]

Pretty quick turnaround.

[kylor]

Glad it's official!

[Dragon78]

It took almost a year for the sequel to become official.

[Bubbles-11]

Originally Posted by Matt Murdock

Super Mario Bros 2 finally confirmed, coming April 3 2026

Announcement video:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vfjmQlWRHgQ



https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate...24/240310.html

Interesting details to note:

-Nintendo of Japan are far more involved in production this time around, they wrote the Japanese language script of the first movie
-Film is in the storyboarding/set building phase and animation production begins soon, likely after Despicable Me 4 wraps. Illumination has no 2025 feature set and the usual 4th of July weekend slot was taken by the next Jurassic installment so wouldn't be surprised if Illumination takes as much time to make sure this is as good as possible
-the wording of the announcement also makes it seem like it may not be Mario 2, it could also be a spinoff like what was rumored for Luigi's Mansion and Donkey Kong

[Dragon78]

It better be Mario 2, I am not big fan of Donkey Kong....and even less so for Seth Rogan.

[BluGalaxy]

Originally Posted by Bubbles-11

Interesting details to note:

-Nintendo of Japan are far more involved in production this time around, they wrote the Japanese language script of the first movie

This bodes well, very well. Getting good vibes from this franchise.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by jess1581

Bring it on. They need to crack Nintendo wide open and produce the numerous other titles.

First one was decent - not great but decent. I grabbed the 4K. Id do another movie though. Why not?

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

First one was decent - not great but decent. I grabbed the 4K. Id do another movie though. Why not?

For me it was great MARIO entertainment in that it delivered what I as a fan would want out of a film about Mario. You'd think that's not such a hard feat, but just look at what we've gotten in the past decade. Hollywood treats the prospect of just sticking to the source material like it's a Rubix Cube.