Mario Day 2026: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct airs amid deals and new NSO classics

Building on Mario Day 2026 promotions announced earlier this week—including eShop sales from March 5 and physical discounts—Nintendo kicks off the main MAR10 event with a Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct today at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. The stream offers the final trailer before the film's April 1 theatrical debut, alongside ongoing up to 50% off Switch games at retailers, new classic titles on Nintendo Switch Online tomorrow, and merchandise savings.

Mario Day, observed annually on March 10 (MAR10), celebrates Nintendo's mascot amid the franchise's 40th anniversary and post-Switch 2 launch era. Following the March 8 hub update on physical deals and merchandise, today's activations include:

  • Up to 50% off physical Switch games at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy (e.g., Mario 3D World, Mario Party Jamboree, Paper Mario: RPG), with some Switch 2 editions like Mario Party Jamboree Switch 2 Edition at all-time lows. eShop digital sales continue from $6 on Mario and Donkey Kong titles.

  • Nintendo Switch Online adds three classics tomorrow, March 10: Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash (Virtual Boy), and Mario vs. Donkey Kong (Game Boy Advance).

  • Savings on Nintendo LEGO sets (up to 40% off from $8), plus Samsung 256GB Switch 2 Express microSD at lowest price.

  • The Australia/New Zealand Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World and a free year of NSO + Expansion Pack ($50 value) remains available; no U.S. equivalent announced yet.

The centerpiece is today's Nintendo YouTube Direct, focused solely on the Super Mario Galaxy animated movie—no game reveals expected. More promotions may follow through March 10.

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Shigeru Miyamoto at a press conference, illustrating Mario's expansion beyond Nintendo consoles via the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and digital media.
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Shigeru Miyamoto explains Mario's expansion beyond Nintendo consoles

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Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of Mario, stated that the Super Mario Galaxy Movie helps reach audiences beyond Nintendo's consoles amid a tapped-out console market. In interviews, he emphasized evolving the character through digital media like streaming and films. Nintendo has no plans for a full crossover like Super Smash Bros.

A report claims The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be available for digital purchase on May 5. The film, released in theaters on April 1, is expected on platforms including Apple TV and Prime Video for $24.99. Nintendo and Universal Pictures have not yet confirmed the date.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will reach digital platforms on May 19. Universal made the announcement less than two months after the film's theatrical debut in April.

Nintendo held its June 2026 Direct on Tuesday, unveiling trailers and release details for multiple games across Switch and Switch 2 platforms.

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Illumination, Nintendo and Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $18.7 million on Friday, projecting a $71 million three-day weekend and a domestic total of $310.1 million by Sunday. The animated sequel, featuring voices from Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy, held strong with a 46% drop from its opening. Other releases like Universal's You, Me & Tuscany opened to an estimated $8.3 million.

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