Setting the bar too high is always a risky bet. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) has become (somewhat unfairly) a victim of its own success. What the first film achieved in 2023 was legendary. The animated adaptation of one of the most famous video games of all time combined the nostalgia of a character who has transcended multiple generations of consoles with the classic hero’s journey, resonating with audiences beyond the gaming world. After a failed attempt with a live-action film in 1993, it took 30 years for Mario and Luigi to shine on the big screen truly.

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