Untitled The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel

A sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie was announced on March 10, 2024. The animated film is set to release on April 3, 2026, is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and is based on the Super Mario game series.
==Cast==
* Chris Pratt as Mario
* Ben Schwartz as Yoshi (rumored)
* Charlie Day as Luigi
* Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach (rumored)
* Keegan-Michael Key as Toad (rumored)
* Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong (rumored)
* Jack Black as Bowser (rumored)
==Development==
In May 2021, Furukawa said that Nintendo was interested in producing more animated films based on its intellectual properties if the Mario Bros. film is successful. In a cover story before the film's release, producer Meledandri was asked about potential sequels, or projects adapted from other Nintendo properties, and answered, "Our focus right now is entirely on bringing the film out to the audience, and at this time, we're not prepared to talk about what's coming in the future". Black has also stated his interest in a potential sequel featuring (who had previously played Mario in a sketch) voicing the character Wario, who could serve as the film's main villain.
On March 10, 2024, in a celebratory Mario Day video, the sequel was officially announced to be in development at Illumination Entertainment with an intended release date of April 3, 2026. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic returned to direct the film.
==References==
Category:Upcoming subjects
Category:Films
Category:Illumination Entertainment
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