Keegan-Michael Key, the voice of Toad in Illumination’s 2023 Super Mario Bros.
Movie, has suggested the next film could arrive in 2029, according to a ScreenRant report.
The 2023 film, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo and distributed by Universal Pictures, remains the only Mario theatrical release confirmed to date and grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
Context and confirmed facts
- The Super Mario Bros.
Movie premiered in April 2023 and was co-produced by Illumination and Nintendo, with Universal Pictures handling distribution.
- Keegan-Michael Key is credited as the voice of Toad in the 2023 production.
- Nintendo retains the Super Mario intellectual property and continues to build the franchise across platforms including Nintendo Switch and digital services such as the Nintendo eShop.
Rewritten quote and reporting
ScreenRant published Key’s remarks in which he emphasized the filmmakers’ focus on quality and timing.
Paraphrased for clarity: Key said the creative team wants to ‘‘get everything right’’ and is taking the time needed to do so.
He added that directors Michael and Aaron are deeply invested in the project and that while he apologizes for the wait, the finished film will be ‘‘worth the wait.’’ He concluded by suggesting, ‘‘2029 is better than ‘sometime,’’’ to signal a tentative timeframe.
What is confirmed and what remains open
There has been no official release date announced by Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal for a follow-up film.
The only confirmed theatrical Mario project remains the 2023 Super Mario Bros.
Movie.
Any specific scheduling, casting beyond previously announced credits, or plot details for a sequel have not been formally released by the studios.
Why this matters to Nintendo and the industry
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie’s box office success reinforced Nintendo’s cross-media strategy, showing the commercial reach of its IP beyond consoles and the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
For industry observers, comments from cast and creative leads can provide early signals about development timelines, but official studio announcements remain the authoritative source for release dates.
For now, Key’s 2029 remark stands as a reported indication from a principal cast member; fans and industry watchers should await confirmation from Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal for any definitive scheduling or production details.
Movie, has suggested the next film could arrive in 2029, according to a ScreenRant report.
The 2023 film, produced by Illumination in partnership with Nintendo and distributed by Universal Pictures, remains the only Mario theatrical release confirmed to date and grossed more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
Context and confirmed facts
- The Super Mario Bros.
Movie premiered in April 2023 and was co-produced by Illumination and Nintendo, with Universal Pictures handling distribution.
- Keegan-Michael Key is credited as the voice of Toad in the 2023 production.
- Nintendo retains the Super Mario intellectual property and continues to build the franchise across platforms including Nintendo Switch and digital services such as the Nintendo eShop.
Rewritten quote and reporting
ScreenRant published Key’s remarks in which he emphasized the filmmakers’ focus on quality and timing.
Paraphrased for clarity: Key said the creative team wants to ‘‘get everything right’’ and is taking the time needed to do so.
He added that directors Michael and Aaron are deeply invested in the project and that while he apologizes for the wait, the finished film will be ‘‘worth the wait.’’ He concluded by suggesting, ‘‘2029 is better than ‘sometime,’’’ to signal a tentative timeframe.
What is confirmed and what remains open
There has been no official release date announced by Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal for a follow-up film.
The only confirmed theatrical Mario project remains the 2023 Super Mario Bros.
Movie.
Any specific scheduling, casting beyond previously announced credits, or plot details for a sequel have not been formally released by the studios.
Why this matters to Nintendo and the industry
The Super Mario Bros.
Movie’s box office success reinforced Nintendo’s cross-media strategy, showing the commercial reach of its IP beyond consoles and the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.
For industry observers, comments from cast and creative leads can provide early signals about development timelines, but official studio announcements remain the authoritative source for release dates.
For now, Key’s 2029 remark stands as a reported indication from a principal cast member; fans and industry watchers should await confirmation from Nintendo, Illumination, or Universal for any definitive scheduling or production details.
