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News Surprise! The Mario Movie's Digital Release Is Out Now (US)
Update: It appears to be arriving in the UK next week
Update #2 [Fri 19th May, 2023 01:25 BST]: Following the US release earlier this week, it seems the Mario Movie will now be arriving in the UK next week. As highlighted by Eurogamer, iTunes has the film listed for a 22nd May release in this location. Elsewhere on sites like YouTube and Amazon...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Breaks More Box Office Records Around The World
Update: Now the highest-grossing movie ever in Mexico
Update [Tue 16th May, 2023 05:05 BST]: We've got an update about the Mario Movie's sales success in Mexico with the film now officially the country's highest-grossing film ever in the country's history. It follows on from the movie surpassing the $1 billion mark globally in cinemas, in just 26...
News Eiji Aonuma "Interested" In Zelda Movie After Mario's $1 Billion Box Office Success
But he might need the support of fans
The Mario Movie by Illumination managed to bank more than $1 billion at the box office in just 26 days - seemingly opening the door for other movies set within the Nintendo universe. So how about a Zelda movie? In a recent interview with Polygon, producer Eiji Aonuma was asked if a big-screen adventure starring...
News Mario Movie Sets New Box Office Records
It's now made $500 million in North America!
After crossing the $1 billion mark internationally at the box office after 26 days, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has now set some new records at the domestic box office in North America - soaring past the $500 million mark. According to an update from The Hollywood Reporter, Illumination and Nintendo...
News Mario Movie Home Release Bonus Features Seemingly Detailed
Here's what you can expect
The Mario Movie is still showing in cinemas, but in time there'll be a home release in the form of Blu-ray, DVD and 4K options. If you're wondering what additional extras will be featured in these versions, it seems we might finally know thanks to a new listing on the Australian Classification Board. Here's the full...
News Mario Movie Breaks Multiple Records In Japan's Opening Weekend
The movie has now crossed $1 billion at the global box office
The Mario Movie finally made its debut in Nintendo's homeland last week and it's got off to an incredibly strong start. According to a report by 4Gamer.net (via Nintendo Everything), the movie banked around $13.5 million in its opening weekend and had made around $16 million in total by...
Random Mario Movie Illegal Upload Watched By Millions On Social Media
Mamma Mia!
The Mario Movie has now officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, and while a lot of people around the world have probably already seen it, a recent illegal upload on social media has also got some serious attention. As reported by Forbes, a Twitter account known as "vids that go hard" recently uploaded
News Mario Movie Crosses $1 Billion Mark At The Global Box Office
Update: And it's official
Update [Mon 1st May, 2023 10:15 BST]: And, as expected, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has officially crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide. This is just the latest milestone for the movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. According to Variety, Nintendo and Illumination's animated film has managed to cross the...
Random Yes, The District 9 & Gran Turismo Director Would Be Interested In Making A Metroid Movie
You hear that, Nintendo?
The Mario Movie has now banked $1 billion at the box office and Nintendo appears to be up for more films, so it's no surprise famous directors are open to helping out with future big-screen adaptations. If a Metroid movie ever ends up happening, Nintendo might want to consider Neill Blomkamp - best known as the co-writer...
News Mario Movie Announces "Special Screenings In Japanese" (North America)
"Beginning Friday, April 28"
If you've already been to see the Mario Movie a dozen times and are looking for a fresh way to enjoy this animated movie, read on... Illumination and Nintendo have announced there'll be special screenings in Japanese from 28th April. These special US and Canada screenings line up with the film's release date in Japan...
News Mario Movie Expected To Surpass $1 Billion At The Global Box Office
Update: It's now made $871 million globally
Update #2 [Mon 24th Apr, 2023 03:00 BST]: According to Variety, the Mario Movie has now reached $871 million at the box office, with it predicted to join the "billion-dollar club" within "the next week or so". In North America, it's generated around $434.33 million and at the international box office, it...
News Mario's Creator Shigeru Miyamoto Teases More Nintendo Movies
"There are many possible ways we could go"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has already been a huge success for Nintendo and Illumination, so what's on the horizon? In a piece shared by Japanese outlet Nikkei this week, Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto spoke about the possibility of more Nintendo franchises being adapted into movies and animations -...
Talking Point Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
Gruigi time?
The box office for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is huge. Like, record-breaking huge. It feels like yesterday that cries of "the video game movie curse" filled the air whenever a new take on a game hit cinemas, but now we know that these adaptations can be both good and big. Really big. The Mario Movie's success at the box office will...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Stars Discuss Who Should Play Wario In Possible Sequel
"Pedro Pascal is Wario"
With a sequel to the Mario Movie looking likely, a lot of fan discussion has now turned to who could be cast in other roles. Mario's arch-rival Wario, who started out as the villain in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins and has gone on to star in the WarioWare series, has come up quite a bit in conversation, and now even the...
News Mario Movie's Jack Black Song 'Peaches' Now Eligible For Oscar Nomination
The music clips have already received millions of views
Nintendo and Illumination's Mario Movie is absolutely dominating at the box office, but it's not the only success. The Mario Movie song 'Peaches' performed by Jack Black as Bowser has also been charting. Not long after the real-life version of the song was released it made it into the top 100...
News Super Mario Movie Secures Most Successful Opening Weekend For Any Animated Film, Ever
Update: Passes Frozen II's record
Update [Sun 9th Apr, 2023 17:05 BST]: The Super Mario Bros. Movie has supplanted Frozen II to secure the biggest opening weekend for an animated movie of all time. Original Story [Sat 8th Apr, 2023 17:30 BST]: We're still in the early days of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and so far it appears to be smashing it...
News Mario Movie Used Unreleased Nintendo Designs To Create Certain Characters
So that's how they did it... spoilers!
If you haven't seen the movie yet, we're about to talk about something you probably don't want to know about. Right, with that out of the way, here's the scoop... Spoilers ahead! The Mario Movie features certain characters in Mario's family tree we've never seen before, including his parents, uncles, aunts,...
Talking Point The Super Mario Bros. Movie - What Are Your Favourite Moments?
A galaxy of possibilities
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is on everyone's lips right now. And why? Because it's a pretty darn big deal. We've talked about the movie at length, looking at its Easter eggs to simply just having a chat over a cuppa. But two Nintendo Life staffers still have stuff to get off of their chests, and this is their chance to...
News Mario Movie Just The Beginning Of Nintendo & Illumination's "Rewarding Collaboration"
Miyamoto: "I'm sure we will continue working on this partnership"
It's still early days but The Super Mario Bros. Movie is already shaping up to be a huge success based on industry predictions and early box office data. For Nintendo and Illumination, it means the partnership will likely continue on. During an interview with Screenrant, Nintendo's...
News The Mario Movie Has "Top Animated Launch Day Ever" In Multiple Countries
Star power
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was predicted to have a big opening and early box office data coming in reveals the film has already collected a whopping $66.4 million globally on its first day. It banked $34.7 million at the international box office combined with the US opening to reach this total. According to Deadline, Mario's new movie...
News Warner Bros. Locks In A New Release Date For The Minecraft Movie
Get ready for a live-action starring Jason Momoa
The live-action Minecraft movie is seemingly back on track - with Warner Bros. announcing it will be making its debut in cinemas on 4th April 2025. As you might recall, the only known cast member so far is Aquaman and DC star, Jason Momoa. The film will be directed by Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho...
Poll When Will You Be Watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Let us know
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is out worldwide in select locations today and it's got us wondering when the community here on Nintendo Life plans to watch it. While many of you are no doubt planning to see it right away, some fans may hold out a little longer, or even for the digital release. In fact, pre-orders for the film on DVD,...
Movie Review The Super Mario Bros. Movie - A Fun Ride That Substitutes Story For Spectacle
Somewhere over the Rainbow Road
The road to Illumination's The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been a long and winding one. Originally announced in 2018 before the reveal of the much-discussed voice cast in 2021, we have long been unsure as to whether Mario's big-screen debut (ahem, of the animated kind) was going to do the venerable gaming icon...
News Street Fighter Movie And Television Rights Acquired By Legendary Entertainment
Studio will reportedly work with Capcom on "future projects"
Capcom's video games have been adapted to the cinema on a number of occasions in the past and one series reportedly returning to the big screen in the future is Street Fighter. Ahead of the launch of Street Fighter 6 this year, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed Legendary has acquired...
Movie Review Tetris - The Blocks Don't Quite Line Up In This Mostly Fun Thriller
Falling into place
When you’re playing a round of Tetris, the Game Boy title from 1989, nothing is more satisfying than when you line up four horizontal rows perfectly, the blocks disappear, and you get that slightly different jingle to tell you that yeah, you did it, good job. It’s addictive and engrossing, and nowadays there are many different...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Plumbing Website Has Been Updated
Support chat, new testimonials & more
Update [Fri 10th Mar, 2023 01:30 GMT]: Following the reveal of the final trailer for the Super Mario Bros. movie, Illumination has updated the promotional 'Mario Bros. Plumbing' website. You can get a glimpse of Pauline, read some new testimonials, visit new areas, and access a customer support live chat...
News Sonic 2 Wins 'Favourite Movie' At Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2023
The third movie is on the way
Almost a year after its release, the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 movie has taken out the NIckelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 'favourite movie' category. To take out the title, the blue blur had to beat Hocus Pocus 2, Jurassic World Dominion, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Monster High the Movie, Top Gun: Maverick, Black Adam and...
News Detective Pikachu's Movie Sequel Might Have Found Its Director
A script writer has also reportedly been secured
Last month, a Legendary Entertainment rep mentioned how a sequel to the Detective Pikachu movie was still in "active development". If this wasn't convincing enough, we've now got another development. According to a Deadline report, Portlandia co-creator Jonathan Krisel is currently in negotiations to...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Runtime Seemingly Revealed
Get set for 92 minutes of action
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is just around the corner, so it's no surprise more details about this anticipated Illumination animation are surfacing each day. The latest morsel of information comes from the Irish Film Classification office. According to the website, Mario's movie will run for 1 hour and 32 minutes...
News The Tetris Movie Falls Onto Apple TV+ In March, Check Out The First Trailer
Falling right into place
The first trailer for the upcoming Tetris movie has fallen into place — and colour us impressed, this looks like it could be a treat. Not only that, we finally have a date for the film, and it releases on 31st March on Apple TV+ (via Entertainment Weekly). The film is a biopic all about the origins of Tetris and how Henk...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Shares New Posters Of DK & Bowser, Here's A Look
Update: Even more posters have been released
Nintendo and Illumination certainly aren't holding back on the marketing for the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Just a day after they released a throwback video to the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! they've now released some more posters. This time around we've got the king of the jungle Donkey Kong and another...
News New Posters Revealed For The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Take A Look
See Mario and Luigi in action
Update [Sat 11th Feb, 2023 13:00 GMT]: The official Super Mario Bros. Movie Twitter account has shared a few more posters now. Here's a look: Original article [Thu 9th Feb, 2023 03:35 GMT]: Nintendo has announced a stack of game-related news today, but don't forget it's also got a movie arriving in theatres very...
News Forget Mario, The Tetris Movie Has Secured A Date For Its Own Premiere
Movie will be shown at SXSW in March
Tetris, the upcoming biographical from director Jon S. Baird, has secured a March premiere date and will be shown at South by Southwest 2023. The event itself will take place between 10th and 19th of March in Austin, Texas and "features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions,...
News Detective Pikachu's Second Movie Is Apparently Still In "Active Development"
Pika-two!
We're now getting updates about video game movies on a regular basis, but one we haven't heard about for a while is the sequel to Detective Pikachu - so what's happened? After the star of the movie Justice Smith claimed a second film was unlikely to happen in 2021, we've finally got a new update. According to a Legendary Entertainment rep...
Video Super Mario Bros. Movie "Mushroom Kingdom" Official Reveal
A Game Awards exclusive
We've already seen a few trailers of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, and now at the Game Awards, the show's host Geoff Keighley has given Mario fans their very first look at some "direct" footage of the upcoming film. It was a brief scene showing off Mario's introduction to the Mushroom Kingdom as he makes his way up to...
News Totally New 30-Second Super Mario Movie Trailer Appears Out Of Nowhere
Update: Copyright claimed by NBC Universal
Update #2: These clips have now been copyright claimed by NBC Universal, but the same footage is still floating about on social media. Update: It seems that another shorter clip — this time in Spanish — has surfaced, as posted by @misterduby on Twitter, featuring more new footage and an encounter...
News Nintendo Publishes Job Listings For Newly Acquired 'Nintendo Pictures'
Picture the scene
Back in July it was announced that Nintendo would be fully acquiring Dynamo Pictures - the production company behind the adorable Pikmin Shorts - and would be immediately undergoing a rebrand, naming the company 'Nintendo Pictures'. Well, after launching its website last month, it appears that the studio is on the hunt for...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Composer Gives Fans Sneak Peek At 'Mario Suite Part 3'
"So excited for everyone to see this"
We've officially been given our first look at the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie, but we're still eager to see (and hear) more. The movie's composer Brian Tyler recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at the musical side of the movie. This included a picture of him at work, along with a look at the music...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Gets 'PG' Rating
For "action and mild violence"
We've still got a long wait before we get our bums on seats for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but Illumination and Nintendo's animated film has been rated by the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Listed on Film Ratings, the film will be rated 'PG' — perhaps unsurprising given that both Sonic the Hedgehog movies got...
Talking Point Which Animation Studios Should Tackle Nintendo's Other Franchises?
A match made in heaven
Picture the scene. You go to watch the Mario Movie in 2023. You realise that it is a stroke of genius, surely garnering a Return of the King number of Oscar nominations and going down in history as one of the all-time greats. The credits roll. Just as you are on your way out with your friends, chortling about Chris Pratt's...
Random Toad Will Also Have A Musical Moment In The Mario Movie
Bowser is not the only one singing
We've already heard from Jack Black how Bowser will have a "musical side" in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it seems his character won't be the only one singing tune. Speaking to Variety recently, Keegan-Michael Key mentioned how he got to "improvise a song" as Toad in the Mario Movie. Here's exactly what he had...
News Voice Of Mario Charles Martinet Thanks Fans For All The "Love And Kindness"
"Genuinely touched my heart"
It's been an absolutely huge week for Super Mario, with Illumination and Nintendo giving the world its very first look at The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Although the longtime video game voice of Mario Charles Martinet isn't leading this project, he hasn't been forgotten about. Fellow voice actor Tara Strong (The Powerpuff...
Random Oh No, The Internet Thinks Chris Pratt As Mario Sounds Like Linda From Bob's Burgers
Ahhhhh nooo we can't unhear it
The internet's response to the trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie was pretty darn good... except for the much-awaited debut of Chris Pratt as Mario. The response to his choice of voice (which is, well, Chris Pratt with a bit of a Brooklyn accent) was lukewarm, at best, not helped by Pratt's own lukewarm intro to...
Poll What Do You Think Of Mario's Movie Voice?
Chris Pratt voices Mario for the first time
We've now all had time to listen to what Chris Pratt sounds like in the first teaser trailer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, so we're curious to know about your initial impressions. Yes, we've spoken about the design of the character in this new animated film, but what did you think of the new voice when...
Video Here's What Mario's Movie Voice Sounds Like In Other Languages
"French dub got a killer Mario"
Well, we've now officially seen the first teaser trailer of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and heard Chris Pratt speak as the voice of Mario for the very first time. In case you forgot though, he's just one of many around the world who will be voicing the character. Universal has also uploaded trailers of The Super...
Poll So, What’s Your Verdict On The Mario Movie Trailer?
Let's-a go or let's-a no?
Well there you have it folks. After much speculation we have finally received our first look at the Mario movie, now officially titled The Super Mario Bros. Movie. For a teaser, we got a surprisingly good look at what is in store for us come April 7th, 2023, and if we're being honest, we were pretty darn impressed. The...
Random Jack Black Says Bowser Has "A Musical Side" In Mario Movie
Tenacious B
With today's trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie, we got to hear Jack Black as the menacing Bowser for the very first time. But the trailer wasn't just shown online. Nintendo and Illumination brought the movie to New York Comic Con (run by ReedPop, which Hookshot Media is partnered with), where Jack Black made a special appearance...
Gallery Super Mario Movie Trailer Breakdown, Frame-By-Frame Analysis
Toado... I have a feeling we're not in NYC any more
So. We are now in a post-Chris-Pratt-as-Mario world. A world in which we know what Mario sounds like. The trailer released today has provided everyone with a first look at Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, as well as a first listen to the voices of Bowser, Mario, Toad, Kamek, some penguins, and...
Random Luigi's Appearance In The Mario Movie Trailer Is Appropriately Spooky
Luigi's Mention
With The Super Mario Bros. Movie getting its first official trailer today, we finally got to see many of the characters in Illumination's animation style for the first time. And a highlight of the trailer was Luigi, who appeared very briefly at the end of the teaser. And it's more than appropriate for the panic-stricken brother In...
News The Super Mario Bros. Movie Teaser Trailer Is Finally Here
"Mushroom Kingdom, here we come!"
The first official trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out. Revealed during a Nintendo Direct and also broadcast at New York Comic Con, Illumination's take on Mario has at least been revealed to the world in a short teaser. During the trailer, we get our first look at Bowser, Mario, Toad, and Luigi,...