Core Insights - The sequel to "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is officially titled "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," set for release on April 3, 2026, by Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment [10][11] - The original film achieved a worldwide gross of $1.36 billion, making it the highest-grossing video game adaptation in cinema history [3][10] - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will feature the complete voice cast from the first film, confirming the return of principal voice actors [2][10] Box Office Performance - The original Super Mario Bros. Movie ranks as the fifth highest-grossing animated film ever, following "Ne Zha 2," "Inside Out 2," "The Lion King," and "Frozen 2" [5][10] - The box office success of the original film laid the groundwork for the sequel's production [5][10] Film Production and Partnerships - Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment are continuing their partnership with Nintendo for the production of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, building on the success of the first film [9][11] - Nintendo is expanding its film partnerships beyond the Super Mario franchise, collaborating with Sony Pictures for "The Legend of Zelda" movie, scheduled for release on March 26, 2027 [7][10] Source Material and Themes - The Super Mario Galaxy Movie draws inspiration from the acclaimed 2007 Wii title "Super Mario Galaxy," which featured Mario's adventures across various planets and introduced gravity-based gameplay mechanics [8][10] - The teaser trailer suggests a space-themed setting, aligning with the cosmic adventure elements of the original video game series [8][10]