The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was just announced, ending rampant speculation about what the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie might end up being. After years of discussion surrounding Super Mario 2, with rumors abounding for the film to be called Super Mario World, there is finally some clarity about what shape the next film will take.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the most successful video game adaptation of all time and was beloved upon release. With crisp, beautiful animation and an accessible narrative that felt true to the characters from the games, the first film was the perfect introduction to a new animated universe.

With the announcement for the sequel, and new details on the story now available, Super Mario 2‘s box office could be even bigger. Pulling from some of the most beloved games in the series, this next installment in the new cinematic franchise from Nintendo and Illumination looks even more exciting than many had hoped.

Super Mario Galaxy Is Based On Two Popular Wii Games

Super Mario Galaxy is the name of two excellent video games that were released on the Wii Nintendo console. The first installment was released in 2007, and it was one of the rare Mario games to receive a direct sequel, with Super Mario Galaxy following in 2010.

The narrative of the games is not especially deep, but the visuals are what allow it to stand apart. Traveling through outer space and picking up power stars, the games focus on a constantly changing scale of gravity as Mario jumps between planets, running around small satellites with a rapidly adaptive perspective.

These games were beloved upon release, with many considering Super Mario Galaxy 2 to be among the best 3D platform games. Despite this, both installments have been difficult to play in recent years. The first game was re-released in Super Mario 3D All-Stars in 2020, but the game was only a limited release, and is not currently available for purchase.

Fortunately, Nintendo just announced that both Mario Galaxy and its sequel will be made available on the Nintendo Switch consoles next month. This announcement coincided with the тιтle reveal for the film, showing that the studio had a clear plan to connect the two releases.

Finally, after all of this time, there will be the opportunity for contemporary gamers to experience both of these excellent games with plenty of time to explore them before the release of the new Mario film in April.

What Is The Story Of Super Mario Galaxy?

The story of Mario games are not generally especially rich, but some details can be gleaned from the first film and from the games. The movies set up a path for Mario in the Mushroom Kingdom, and the short teaser for the film showed Monty Mole and Cheep Cheeps on display as the camera panned into the sky above Peach’s castle.

Bowser, Peach, Luigi, and Mario are all confirmed to return, which fits into the narrative of the games. Upon beating Super Mario Galaxy, the game can be replayed with Luigi as a playable character, so tying their adventures together in the film makes a great deal of sense.

Super Mario Galaxy sees Mario taking to the stars in pursuit of Bowser, who has kidnapped Princess Peach. He also attacks the Comet Observatory, stealing Power Stars as a fuel source. This forces Rosalina and Mario to work together, retrieving the Power Stars to help the Lumas, in pursuit of saving Princess Peach.

Rosalina is a strong inclusion in the franchise and has appeared in many games since. She has remained a playable character in the Mario Kart games and other spinoff тιтles, and could play a major part in the new film. No voice actor for the character has been announced, but it is certain to be a notable performer.

In addition, the Lumas are certain to factor into the story of the film. With cute designs akin to other popular Illumination characters, like the Minions, they have a raindrop-like shape, emotive eyes, and come in various colors. Lumas will be a great addition to the film, but will also play a strong role in marketing and merchandising.

The ending of The Super Mario Bros. Movie also introduced Yoshi, who is almost certain to play a role in the film. This follows the addition of Yoshi in Super Mario Galaxy 2, where he was a rideable mount for the hero. Yoshi is a beloved Mario character, and it is exciting that he will finally return to the big screen.

While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has just been announced, and few details were revealed about the film, there is much to be gleaned from these popular games. This science fiction twist to the Mario franchise is an exciting future for the films, and it is such a joy that this side of the universe will finally be given the focus it deserves.