The highly anticipated film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is set to light up theaters across Japan starting April 24, 2026! Ahead of its grand premiere, the official Japanese trailer has just been released, giving fans a glimpse into the cosmic adventure awaiting them.
Exciting news for fans of the previous film: Miyano Mamoru, Shida Arisa, Hatanaka Yu, Miyake Kenta, and Seki Tomokazu will be reprising their roles! And for this new galactic journey, we’re thrilled to welcome Sakamoto Maaya as Rosetta and Yamashita Daiki as Koopa Jr., both making their debut in the franchise!
Here are some dazzling visuals from the upcoming movie:
A Cosmic Sequel is Upon Us!
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is the thrilling second animated film rooted in the beloved Super Mario game world. It follows the monumental success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which captivated audiences worldwide in 2023, raking in over 1.3 billion USD (approximately 200 billion yen) at the global box office. Both the previous film and this new galactic adventure, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, are proudly produced by Chris Meledandri from Illumination and Miyamoto Shigeru from Nintendo.
This stellar new film is a joint production between Universal Pictures and Nintendo. The creative duo of Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return to direct, ensuring a consistent vision, while Matthew Fogel once again pens the script. Adding to the immersive experience, Brian Tyler is back to compose the musical score. Universal Pictures will be handling the worldwide distribution of this exciting movie.
An Explosive Japanese Trailer Lands!
The official Japanese trailer has finally made its debut! The first half of the trailer teases interactions between Mario, Luigi, and Koopa, seemingly continuing the narrative thread from the previous film. The latter half is packed with thrilling scenes hinting at the grand adventure awaiting our heroes in this new movie. Fans also get their first look at the enchanting Rosetta and the mischievous Koopa Jr., who are making their highly anticipated appearance in this installment!
Meet the Japanese Voice Cast!
Fans will be delighted to hear that the Japanese voice cast sees many familiar voices returning to their iconic roles! Miyano Mamoru reprises his role as Mario, Shida Arisa returns as Peach Hime, Hatanaka Yu as Luigi, Miyake Kenta as Koopa, and Seki Tomokazu as Kinopio. New to the cast, Sakamoto Maaya lends her voice to Rosetta, and Yamashita Daiki takes on the role of Koopa Jr. The recently released trailer allows us to hear their fantastic performances, building immense anticipation for future updates!
| Character | Japanese Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Mario | Miyano Mamoru |
| Peach Hime | Shida Arisa |
| Luigi | Hatanaka Yu |
| Koopa | Miyake Kenta |
| Kinopio | Seki Tomokazu |
| Rosetta | Sakamoto Maaya |
| Koopa Jr. | Yamashita Daiki |
Galactic Production Details!
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nationwide Release: April 24, 2026 (Friday)
Genre: Action / Comedy
English Voice Cast:
- Chris Pratt
- Anya Taylor-Joy
- Charlie Day
- Jack Black
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Brie Larson
- Kevin Michael Richardson
- Benny Safdie
Japanese Voice Cast:
- Mario: Miyano Mamoru
- Peach Hime: Shida Arisa
- Luigi: Hatanaka Yu
- Koopa: Miyake Kenta
- Kinopio: Seki Tomokazu
- Rosetta: Sakamoto Maaya
- Koopa Jr.: Yamashita Daiki
Key Staff:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Script | Matthew Fogel |
| Directors | Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic |
| Producers | Chris Meledandri (Illumination), Miyamoto Shigeru (Nintendo) |
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We eagerly await further exciting announcements for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie!
