The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer is Here
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer has officially landed, premiering during today’s Nintendo Direct. Mario, Peach, and Luigi blast off to cosmic worlds with Brie Larson voicing Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., setting the stage for Illumination’s galactic sequel hitting theaters April 3, 2026.
Here’s the TL;DR...
Trailer Highlights: Opens with Bowser in art therapy interrupted by Mario, then cuts to Peach and Toad soaring across planets before Rosalina annihilates a towering robot.
Star-Studded Cast: Returning voices include Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), and Jack Black (Bowser). Newcomers Brie Larson (Rosalina) and Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.) join the adventure.
Box Office Legacy: The first Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed $1.36 billion worldwide, ranking as the third-highest animated film and top-grossing video game adaptation ever.
Launch Details: The trailer premiered November 12, 2025, in a dedicated Nintendo Direct, fueling excitement after the September teaser.
What Scenes Appear in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer?
The trailer begins on a comedic note—Bowser, now in “rehabilitation,” doodles in art therapy when Mario bursts in, teasing his drawing. The tone quickly shifts to action as Princess Peach and Toad grab Launch Stars, spiraling through luminous galaxies and spherical planets that perfectly echo the Super Mario Galaxy gameplay aesthetic.
A dazzling set piece features Rosalina conjuring starlight with her wand, shattering a massive robot amid swirling cosmic debris—an early showcase of the sequel’s expanded scale and animation finesse.
Who Voices Rosalina and Bowser Jr. in the Sequel?
Brie Larson voices Rosalina, delivering serene gravitas in a clip where she reads a bedtime story to a group of wide-eyed Lumas, promising “a universe bound by light.”
Benny Safdie gives Bowser Jr. a snarky, chaotic edge. His villainy blends menace with humor, cementing the character as a worthy successor to his father’s legacy.
Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return, ensuring the Illumination style—bright, fluid, and self-aware—remains intact.
Which Original Cast Members Return?
Chris Pratt as Mario, now adapting to zero gravity and cosmic chaos.
Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, leading daring planetary hops.
Charlie Day as Luigi, fumbling his way through star-studded peril.
Jack Black as Bowser, now “reformed”… until he’s not.
Keegan-Michael Key as Toad and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek round out the ensemble.
Together, the cast dives headlong into Galaxy lore—expect comets, gravity puzzles, and plenty of nostalgic sound cues from Koji Kondo’s iconic score.
How Did the First Super Mario Bros. Movie Perform at the Box Office?
Released in April 2023, The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed $1.36 billion worldwide on a $100 million budget, turning a record-breaking profit and revitalizing Nintendo’s cinematic ambitions.
It remains Illumination’s top-grossing film, surpassing Minions and Despicable Me 2, and holds the #3 spot for all-time animated releases, behind only Frozen II and The Lion King (2019).
The movie’s Easter 2023 opening drew $166.4 million domestic in three days, setting the stage for this inevitable sequel.
When Does the Super Mario Galaxy Movie Release—and What’s Next?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits theaters on April 3, 2026, distributed by Universal Pictures, with international rollouts across April.
Today’s Nintendo Direct (6 a.m. PT) debuted the full two-minute trailer, racking up over 1 million YouTube views within hours. Future teasers are expected through February 2026, spotlighting new allies, settings, and a rumored cameo from Donkey Kong.
If the trailer is any indication, this sequel promises a cinematic jump worthy of the Galaxy name—ambitious, charming, and just a little bit chaotic.
Hat Tips
Nintendo YouTube – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Official Trailer
Deadline: “Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer: Mario and Luigi Return in Animated Sequel as Brie Larson & Benny Safdie Join Voice Cast” / November 12, 2025
Engadget: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Confirms Rosalina and Bowser Jr. Are in the Sequel” / November 12, 2025
Box Office Mojo: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)” / Accessed November 12, 2025
IGN: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Rosalina Will Be Voiced by Brie Larson” / November 12, 2025
Wikipedia: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” / November 12, 2025
Article Compiled and Edited by Derek Gibbs on November 12, 2025 for Clownfish TV D/REZZED.