Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Set to Hit Theaters in 2026, Confirmed by Nintendo Legend Shigeru Miyamoto

The exciting news was unveiled by none other than Nintendo legend and Mario creator, Shigeru Miyamoto, who took to Nintendo's social media channels to share the announcement.nnMiyamoto expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming sequel, revealing that Nintendo will once again collaborate with Illumination to bring Mario's world to life on the big screen. He teased that the film will delve deeper into the beloved video game character's universe and promised fans an engaging and entertaining story to look forward to.

The veteran game designer hinted that more details about the sequel would be revealed in due course, while also confirming that the original directing duo of Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic would be returning to helm the project.nn"We are currently in the process of developing a new animated film set in the Super Mario Bros. universe.

The film is scheduled to premiere in theaters on April 3rd, 2026, across the US and many international markets, with additional territories slated for release throughout April," Miyamoto shared via Twitter. The sequel comes on the heels of the first film's phenomenal success at the box office, breaking numerous records and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year.nnThe initial installment in the franchise raked in a staggering $1.

36 billion in global box office revenue, with an additional $75 million generated from premium video-on-demand services. While critics had mixed reviews about the film, audiences worldwide embraced the film with open arms, propelling it to become a commercial powerhouse in the entertainment industry. The Super Mario Bros.

Movie sequel is poised to continue the success of its predecessor and further cement the iconic video game character's status as a beloved pop culture icon.nnAs anticipation grows for the upcoming sequel, fans are eagerly awaiting more updates and sneak peeks into the animated film's development. With the talented team behind the project and the enthusiastic support of fans worldwide, the Super Mario Bros.

franchise is set to dominate the box office once again when it returns to theaters in 2026. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as the release date draws nearer and get ready to embark on another thrilling adventure with Mario and friends on the big screen.