The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated sequel directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, produced by Illumination and Universal Pictures. It ranks fifth among the highest-grossing films of 2026, earning over $1 billion worldwide. Released on April 1, 2026, in the United States, the film is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). It is an animated adventure comedy directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a screenplay by Matthew Fogel. The plot follows Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi as they travel to outer space to rescue Rosalina from Bowser Jr., who intends to drain her powers for a universe-destroying cannon. The cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Keegan-Michael Key reprising their roles, alongside new additions Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Glen Powell, and Brie Larson. The film has a running time of 98 minutes. It ranks fifth on the 2026 worldwide box-office chart.