The most famous plumber in the world returns to cinemas this week with a sequel to the mega-successful Super Mario Brothers Movie. It has been three years since Nintendo's mustachioed mascot appeared alongside brother Luigi, Princess Peach and their nemesis Bowser, making more than $1.3bn (almost £1bn) worldwide. The Super Mario Galaxy movie, named after the Wii game of the same name, moves the action to space and adds beloved characters Yoshi and Rosalina to the cast. Reviews of the new release are mixed, with some critics praising its imagination and pace, but others are saying it falls flat compared to the first film. Super Mario Galaxy picks up where the first film left off, with Bowser (voiced by Jack Black) imprisoned by brothers Mario and Luigi after being shrunk to pocket-sized. When his son Bowser Jr., voiced by filmmaker and actor Benny Safdie, stages a breakout, it sparks an intergalactic chase.
Published: April 1, 2026 11:43 am
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