On April 26, 2026, legendary Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto posted a brief thank-you message to fans via the Nintendo Today app for iOS and Android following the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is currently playing in cinemas worldwide.
Miyamoto — the creator behind iconic franchises including Mario and The Legend of Zelda and a Nintendo veteran since the late 1970s — used the mobile message to acknowledge viewers and highlight connections between the film and Nintendo’s game history.
In his short message, Miyamoto thanked audiences for watching the film and noted that the movie contains Easter Eggs that reference past Nintendo adventures.
Reported in plain terms, Miyamoto expressed gratitude to fans for their support and said he hoped those hidden references would bring back memories of earlier Nintendo games.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie takes its name from Nintendo’s critically acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy (2007) for the Wii, developed by Nintendo EAD.
Super Mario Galaxy is widely regarded as a landmark 3D platformer in Nintendo’s catalogue, followed by Super Mario Galaxy 2 in 2010.
While the film adapts elements from the broader Mario universe, Miyamoto’s acknowledgement of Easter Eggs aligns with Nintendo’s long history of embedding callbacks and fan-focused details across games and media.
Miyamoto’s message was distributed through the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android, reflecting Nintendo’s continued use of mobile channels to reach global audiences.
Fans looking for the message can find it in the app feed on supported devices.
The developer’s public communications remain significant: Miyamoto’s career at Nintendo, beginning in the late 1970s, includes the original design work on Donkey Kong (1981) and the development of Super Mario Bros., which set the foundation for decades of platforming innovation.
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie plays in theaters worldwide, Nintendo’s legacy and Miyamoto’s role as a creative steward continue to be a focal point for fans and industry observers alike.
For more updates on Nintendo releases, movie tie-ins, and developer commentary, fans typically follow official Nintendo channels, including the Nintendo Today app and Nintendo’s primary news outlets.
Miyamoto — the creator behind iconic franchises including Mario and The Legend of Zelda and a Nintendo veteran since the late 1970s — used the mobile message to acknowledge viewers and highlight connections between the film and Nintendo’s game history.
In his short message, Miyamoto thanked audiences for watching the film and noted that the movie contains Easter Eggs that reference past Nintendo adventures.
Reported in plain terms, Miyamoto expressed gratitude to fans for their support and said he hoped those hidden references would bring back memories of earlier Nintendo games.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie takes its name from Nintendo’s critically acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy (2007) for the Wii, developed by Nintendo EAD.
Super Mario Galaxy is widely regarded as a landmark 3D platformer in Nintendo’s catalogue, followed by Super Mario Galaxy 2 in 2010.
While the film adapts elements from the broader Mario universe, Miyamoto’s acknowledgement of Easter Eggs aligns with Nintendo’s long history of embedding callbacks and fan-focused details across games and media.
Miyamoto’s message was distributed through the Nintendo Today app on iOS and Android, reflecting Nintendo’s continued use of mobile channels to reach global audiences.
Fans looking for the message can find it in the app feed on supported devices.
The developer’s public communications remain significant: Miyamoto’s career at Nintendo, beginning in the late 1970s, includes the original design work on Donkey Kong (1981) and the development of Super Mario Bros., which set the foundation for decades of platforming innovation.
As The Super Mario Galaxy Movie plays in theaters worldwide, Nintendo’s legacy and Miyamoto’s role as a creative steward continue to be a focal point for fans and industry observers alike.
For more updates on Nintendo releases, movie tie-ins, and developer commentary, fans typically follow official Nintendo channels, including the Nintendo Today app and Nintendo’s primary news outlets.