The final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, revealed during a Nintendo Direct on March 9, 2026, announced Donald Glover as the voice of Yoshi. The animated sequel to 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, expands the adventure into space and is set for US theaters on April 1, 2026, and Japan on April 24, 2026. Fans praised the casting, visuals, and action-comedy mix.
Nintendo and Illumination released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during a March 9, 2026, Nintendo Direct, building on a first trailer from late 2025. It confirmed Donald Glover—known for Community, Atlanta, The Lion King (Simba), and Childish Gambino—as the voice of Yoshi, Mario's dinosaur companion who gains more dialogue than his typical 'Yoshi!' in the games.
The sequel to the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie (which grossed over $1.3 billion) draws from the 2007 Wii game. Bowser steals Power Stars from Rosalina at the Comet Observatory, collapsing the galaxy's balance. Mario teams with Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi, and Rosalina to recover them across planets with unique gravity, battling foes like Bowser Jr., Wart, and Honey Queen in fiery volcanoes, underwater realms, and neon worlds.
Returning voices: Chris Pratt (Mario), Charlie Day (Luigi), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad/Captain Toad), Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek). New additions: Glover (Yoshi), Brie Larson (Rosalina), Benny Safdie (Bowser Jr.), Luis Guzmán (Wart), Issa Rae (Honey Queen).
Trailer highlights: Mario riding Yoshi between planets, Yoshi aiding chases and navigation, Bowser and Bowser Jr. plotting, Rosalina’s observatory, Mario relaxing under a tree, and Toad's comedic nerves. Fan reactions online have been enthusiastic, with memes and praise for the epic scale.
Distributed by Universal Pictures, the film arrives in US theaters April 1, 2026, and Japan April 24, 2026.
