it House News on March 10th, Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment jointly announced today that a new Super Mario Bros. movie and sequel are in production, and the film is scheduled to be released on April 3, 2026.
The sequel to "Super Mario Bros. The Movie" will still be co-produced by Illumination Entertainment founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo Executive Director Shigeru Miyamoto, with Alan Ho Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, written by Matthew Fogel. The film will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo, with Universal Pictures responsible for global theatrical distribution.
On "Mario Day" on March 10, Mr. Miyamoto released a video through social media to confirm the production of the sequel. "As for the details of the new movie," Miyamoto said, "as I always say, when we are ready to share more content, we will definitely tell you. This time, we plan to further expand the world of Mario , bringing a bright and interesting story. Please look forward to it!" Chris Meledandri of
Illumination Entertainment said: "I am very excited to announce that we will work together again to create a Super Mario movie. Animation production is about to begin, please Rest assured, we will meticulously polish every detail and strive to present the best results."
it House needs to point out that although the new work will be created by the original team, the official has not explicitly called it a "sequel." Information from the press conference mentioned: "Nintendo will aim to make everyone smile through entertainment works, be deeply involved in film production, and continue to work hard to create unique gaming experiences and deliver them to as many people as possible." Illumination Entertainment The company also said: "We are excited to continue working with Nintendo to bring our signature joy and exploration to audiences around the world, allowing them to resonate with their beloved characters and stories from the world's most famous game series."
