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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 98 min Japan, United States of America PG 6+
★6.4
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc
🎮 Based on the game
«Super Mario Galaxy»
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Description
Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.
Budget:
$110M
US Gross:
$427.1M
Worldwide:
$991.8M
Starring
Brie Larson
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Virginia Dare Jelenic
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Benny Safdie
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Key opinion
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a polarizing spectacle that functions more as a vibrant, nostalgia-heavy advertisement for Nintendo than as a traditional narrative feature. While viewers are largely impressed by the high-quality animation and abundant fan service, they are deeply divided over whether the film's reliance on chaotic pacing and thin plotting creates a joyful experience or a hollow slog.
| Production | The animation quality reaches a high standard, frequently being cited as the film's most impressive and visually accomplished element. | |
| Culture | The film acts as a dense treasure trove of Nintendo references and game mechanics that effectively delight longtime fans. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative is widely criticized for being thin, disjointed, and lacking the character development found in more substantial animated features. | |
| Acting | The voice acting is a point of contention, with some praising the cast’s enthusiasm while others criticize the performances as mediocre or miscast. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed by some as an engaging, energetic adventure, while others find it to be a repetitive and superficial 'slog' that prioritizes spectacle over substance. | |
| Emotion | The emotional payoff is debated, with some viewers feeling moved by the spectacle and nostalgia, while others find the unresolved arcs and lack of depth emotionally hollow. |