The new trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy movie just dropped, and honestly? It completely works for me.
Look — the first Mario movie was what it was. A fun, safe, kid-friendly animated ride. But as someone who grew up with Mario, I had a blast with it. You could tell they were playing it conservative, making sure the foundation was solid. Now, with this sequel, it feels like they’re finally ready to really expand the universe.
We already got teases in the first trailer with Baby Bowser and Rosalina (voiced by Benny Safdie and Brie Larson), but this new trailer puts the spotlight on Yoshi — and let’s be real, Yoshi is basically the GOAT of Mario characters. Seeing him front and center instantly raises the hype level.
The whole thing just feels bigger. We’re talking Mario Galaxy-level scope now: bouncing between different worlds, pulling inspiration from games like Mario Odyssey, Sunshine, and of course Galaxy itself. New locations, new characters, familiar vibes — it looks like a full-on tour of the Mushroom Kingdom and beyond.
And the voice cast continues to crush it.
Chris Pratt actually works as Mario (yeah, people complained, but he fits the role just fine). Charlie Day is incredible as Luigi. Jack Black is perfect as Bowser. Anya Taylor-Joy was great as Peach. Keegan-Michael Key brings tons of energy as Toad. Yoshi sounds like classic Yoshi, which is exactly what you want. It all clicks.
What really excites me, though, is the potential. This universe has endless possibilities. They already brought in Donkey Kong — who’s definitely coming back — and from here, who knows? Link? Star Fox? More Nintendo worlds? The door is wide open.
Sure, it’s “dumb animation meant for kids,” but I’ll absolutely be there day one. It looks like a genuinely fun theater experience, and that’s all it needs to be.
Financially, this thing feels unstoppable. The first movie was massive, and that came out while theaters were still fully finding their footing again. This one drops in April, and I’d be shocked if it doesn’t clear a billion easily — probably somewhere between $1.1 and $1.6 billion.
Bottom line: bigger scope, fan-favorite characters, solid voice work, and a universe with unlimited potential. I can’t wait.
