The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Next Trailer Expected Ahead of Wicked: For Good Release

The anticipation surrounding The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a collaborative project between Nintendo and Illumination, continues to heat up as insiders hint at the imminent release of the film’s next official trailer.

Following the unprecedented success of The Super Mario Bros.

Movie in 2023, fans are eager for more details about the franchise’s cinematic sequel, which is set to premiere on April 3, 2026. According to established movie news source My Time To Shine (as reported by VGC), the next trailer debut for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is aligned with the theatrical launch of Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good.

This synchronization suggests that audiences can expect to catch the new trailer either from November 21, 2024—the announced release date for Wicked: For Good—or potentially during promotional events leading up to it.

Should these reports hold true, Nintendo may choose to amplify the trailer’s reveal with one of its hallmark Nintendo Direct presentations, reinforcing its tradition of major announcements and community engagement. In previous instances, Nintendo has orchestrated meticulously planned reveals for significant projects.

During the most recent Nintendo Direct, for example, the official title The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was announced, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros.

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This event also featured several major announcements, celebrating decades of success for one of gaming’s most iconic brands. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie serves as a direct sequel to the blockbuster Super Mario Bros.

Movie, which garnered widespread acclaim and robust box office returns following its 2023 debut.

Building on this momentum, several core cast members are returning, including Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Jack Black (Bowser), Charlie Day (Luigi), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), and Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek).

Their performances were widely praised for capturing the spirit of Nintendo’s beloved characters. Illumination, the acclaimed animation studio behind hits such as Despicable Me and the previous Mario adaptation, will continue its partnership with Nintendo for the forthcoming film.

Universal Pictures is once again overseeing distribution, ensuring a global release as anticipation grows among gamers and moviegoers alike. Given the immense popularity of the Nintendo Switch and the sustained prominence of Mario-related titles—including recent highlights on the eShop—the Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s marketing and release stand to benefit from Nintendo’s broad platform reach and dedicated fan base.

As the film’s April 2026 premiere approaches, eyes remain fixed on official channels for confirmation regarding the next trailer’s debut and further insights into this highly anticipated cinematic adventure.

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