Super Mario World: NBCUniversal Reveals Title for Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Set for 2026

NBCUniversal Confirms 'Super Mario World' as Title for Super Mario Bros.

Movie Sequel, Set for 2026 Release Nintendo’s blockbuster mascot Mario is once again ready to take the big screen by storm.

Following last year’s announcement that a sequel to the Super Mario Bros.

Movie was in development, fans now have an official title to look forward to.

NBCUniversal, the film’s producer and distributor, has confirmed that the upcoming sequel will bear the title 'Super Mario World,' with a planned premiere in 2026. This announcement was shared during NBCUniversal’s 2024 Upfront presentation, an annual industry event where the studio showcases its upcoming slate of movies and television projects.

'Super Mario World' was featured among other major releases from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, and Illumination, the animation studio behind the Mario film franchise.

The roster included anticipated titles like 'Megan 2.0,' 'Bad Guys 2,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' and 'Minions,' reflecting NBCUniversal’s commitment to high-profile entertainment. While Nintendo and Illumination have been tight-lipped about plot details, the chosen title 'Super Mario World' pays homage to the iconic Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) game released in 1990.

The original Super Mario World is celebrated for introducing Yoshi, Mario’s dinosaur companion, who made a brief but memorable appearance in the post-credits scene of the first film.

This connection suggests that Yoshi may play a more central role in the upcoming sequel, though no official storyline details have been provided at this time. The first Super Mario Bros.

Movie, produced by Nintendo and Illumination in 2023, was a massive box office success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and setting new records for animated video game adaptations.

The collaboration between Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures marked a milestone not only for the Mario franchise but also for the growing trend of high-quality video game adaptations in Hollywood.

Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, continues to oversee the creative direction as both Nintendo and Illumination move forward with the sequel. The announcement of 'Super Mario World' comes as Nintendo maintains a strong presence on multiple entertainment fronts, from the ever-expanding Nintendo Switch library to growing partnerships in film and television.

As anticipation builds for the sequel’s 2026 release, both long-time fans and new audiences eagerly await additional details, casting news, and the first look at Nintendo’s next cinematic adventure. Stay tuned to our site for all the latest news and official updates on Super Mario World and other projects from Nintendo, Illumination, and Universal Pictures.

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