New Super Mario Bros. Movie Announced for April 2026 US Release

Nintendo Announces New Super Mario Bros.

Movie Set for April 2026 Release Nintendo has officially announced the development of a brand-new animated film based on the beloved Super Mario Bros.

series.

The news was delivered during the annual Mario Day celebrations, an event that draws global attention from fans and industry insiders alike.

The next entry in the Super Mario cinematic universe is scheduled for launch in US theaters on April 3, 2026, with additional markets to follow throughout April. This highly anticipated project sees Nintendo once again collaborating with Illumination, the acclaimed animation studio best known for franchises such as Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets.

Returning to the production are key figures from the original 2023 Super Mario Bros.

Movie, which was both a critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing video game adaptations of all time. Nintendo's iconic game designer and representative director, Shigeru Miyamoto, officially confirmed the new film to fans via the company's social platforms.

In a statement, Miyamoto shared, "We are in the process of creating a new animated film based on the Super Mario Bros.

universe.

Our plan is for this film to be released in theaters in the United States on April 3rd, 2026, followed by additional territories over the month of April." Addressing the production, Miyamoto emphasized, "Together with the team at Illumination, we are working on broadening Mario's world further, aiming to deliver a story that is both cheerful and engaging.

We hope fans will look forward to it." Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri also confirmed his studio's continued partnership with Nintendo, reiterating that much of the original creative team will return to ensure continuity in the franchise's storytelling and visual flair.

Meledandri affirmed that the US premiere date is set for April 3, 2026, with other select territories receiving the film soon after. This announcement underlines Nintendo's commitment to expanding the reach of its flagship series beyond gaming, building on the momentum from both the Nintendo Switch era and successful multimedia ventures.

As the release date approaches, Nintendo and Illumination promise to share further updates with eager fans.

For now, Mario enthusiasts can mark their calendars for April 2026, when the Mushroom Kingdom once again comes to life on the big screen.

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