Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel: Domain Registrations Suggest 'Super Mario Galaxy' Title by NBCUniversal

Recent activity by NBCUniversal has fueled widespread anticipation for the upcoming sequel to the Super Mario Bros.

Movie.

On September 10, 2024, NBCUniversal registered two web domains—supermariogalaxy-lapelicula.com and supermariogalaxy-lefilm.com—potentially unveiling the title for the next animated Nintendo adventure: 'Super Mario Galaxy.' The domains, which correspond to the Spanish and French language iterations of the title, reportedly redirect users to the Universal Pictures homepage, bolstering their credibility. 'Our registration of these domains is part of ongoing international marketing efforts in collaboration with Nintendo for their leading global franchises,' stated a Universal Pictures spokesperson, highlighting the coordinated nature of the company's franchise strategies.

While official confirmation of the film’s title remains pending, these developments offer strong evidence that the sequel may indeed draw inspiration from the beloved 'Super Mario Galaxy' video game, originally released for the Nintendo Wii in 2007.

That title became a top-selling hit, received multiple Game of the Year awards, and significantly influenced platformer design for future Nintendo Switch titles and the broader eShop library. The inaugural Super Mario Bros.

Movie, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo and Universal Pictures, premiered in April 2023 and went on to gross over $1.3 billion worldwide, positioning itself as one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.

Its vibrant adaptation of Nintendo’s flagship franchise resonated with longtime fans and newcomers alike, and was further bolstered by robust sales of Mario titles on the Nintendo Switch and eShop during its release window. The revelation of the 'Super Mario Galaxy' domains comes at a pivotal moment, as the gaming community eagerly awaits announcements from the next Nintendo Direct—an online presentation series frequently used by Nintendo to unveil major upcoming projects, including new games and multimedia ventures.

While details about the sequel’s plot, cast, or specific release date remain under wraps, official word from Nintendo or Universal may be imminent, with the potential for a first-look trailer to debut during the highly anticipated Nintendo Direct. With industry heavyweights like Nintendo and Universal Pictures at the helm, and with the proven commercial power of both the Nintendo Switch hardware and the Super Mario franchise, expectations for the Super Mario Bros.

Movie sequel are exceptionally high.

Fans should stay tuned to official Nintendo Direct streams and Universal’s press channels for verified updates on 'Super Mario Galaxy' and other forthcoming projects.

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