Super Mario Galaxy, le film : le 2e film Mario (2026)

Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie: The 2nd Mario Movie (2026)

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Awaiting as the successor to 2023's global hit, the second feature film in the saga fueled rumors for a long time: it was announced under the title "Super Mario World," centered around Yoshi and Dinosaur Land. The reality is quite different. The film is called Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie and takes Mario into space. Here, without speculation, is what we know about the now-released film.

Summary

A Global Release in April 2026

The suspense over the date is over: Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie premiered globally at the Minami-za theater in Kyoto on March 28, 2026, before a theatrical release in France on April 1, 2026, distributed by Universal Pictures. Japan followed on April 24, 2026. This is the second film in the franchise, three years after the first "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023).

The Story: Rosalina, the Lumas, and the Comet Observatory

The film draws directly from the cosmic universe of Super Mario Galaxy. Rosalina (Harmonie in French) watches over the cosmos aboard the Comet Observatory, where she raises the Lumas, these small living stars. Everything changes when she is abducted by Bowser Jr.: the son of the Koopa King wants to drain her vital energy to power a cannon capable of destroying planets, in honor of his father.

The adventure begins during Princess Peach's birthday. Rosalina's abduction propels Mario and Luigi into space, from galaxy to galaxy, to thwart Bowser Jr.'s plans and save the guardian of the cosmos.

The Voice Cast: Returns and New Voices

The original voice cast (English version) returns: Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), and Keegan-Michael Key (Toad).

The film especially welcomes new prominent voices: Brie Larson as Rosalina/Harmonie, Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek, and Donald Glover who voices Yoshi in all languages worldwide. A nod to Nintendo fans: Glen Powell joins the cast in the role of Fox McCloud, the hero of Star Fox.

The Creative Team: Illumination and Nintendo

The sequel is led by the same team as the first film: directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, screenplay by Matthew Fogel, produced by Chris Meledandri (Illumination) and Shigeru Miyamoto (Nintendo). This continuity guarantees the same visual style and family-friendly tone that captivated audiences in 2023.

A New Box Office Triumph

The gamble paid off: the film surpassed one billion dollars in worldwide revenue (for a budget of approximately 110 million), becoming the biggest success of 2026 and the second-highest-grossing film based on a video game of all time, just behind its 2023 predecessor.

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Technical Sheet

Element Detail
Title Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie
Original Title The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
France Release April 1, 2026
Japan Release April 24, 2026
Studios Illumination & Nintendo
Distribution Universal Pictures
Direction Aaron Horvath & Michael Jelenic
Screenplay Matthew Fogel
Worldwide Box Office ~$1.008 billion

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FAQ: Your Questions About the Movie

  • What is the real title of the second Mario movie?
    It is Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie), and not "Super Mario World" as older rumors suggested.
  • When was Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie, released?
    In France on April 1, 2026, then in Japan on April 24, 2026, after a global premiere at the Minami-za theater in Kyoto on March 28, 2026.
  • Who voices Rosalina (Harmonie) in the movie?
    In the original version, Brie Larson lends her voice to Rosalina, presented as Peach's long-lost older sister and the adoptive mother of the Lumas.
  • Who voices Yoshi?
    Donald Glover portrays Yoshi — and is an exception, as he voices the character in all languages and territories.
  • Does the movie adapt the Super Mario Galaxy game?
    It draws inspiration from the game's cosmic universe (Comet Observatory, Lumas, and Rosalina) but unfolds its own unique plot.
  • Was the movie successful?
    Yes: over one billion dollars in worldwide revenue, making it the biggest film of 2026 and the second-highest-grossing film based on a video game in history.

Conclusion

Goodbye to the "Super Mario World" red herring: by sending Mario into space alongside Rosalina and the Lumas, Super Mario Galaxy, The Movie confirmed that Illumination and Nintendo have a solid cinematic franchise on their hands. A second billion-dollar hit that opens the door wide for the continuation of their universe.

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