In 1985, Nintendo introduced its iconic video game Super Mario Bros. In that game the main character, Mario, a New York plumber, sets out to save the Mushroom People from the black magic of the Koopa. For over three decades, the Super Mario Bros. franchise has captivated gamers of all ages with its colorful characters and fantastical worlds. Now, in collaboration with Illumination and Universal Pictures, Nintendo brings the beloved video game series to the big screen with the release of The Super Mario Bros. movie.
What to Know Before Watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Here are a few things to know before you head to the theater to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie:
- Mario Brothers-Inspired: The movie is based on the popular Super Mario Bros. Nintendo video game series and features familiar characters such as Mario, his brother Luigi, Princess Peach, and Bowser. The film does not follow any specific Super Mario Bros. adventure, but it does incorporate key elements from the video games, including the Mushroom Kingdom and Rainbow Road from the Mario Kart spin-off series.
- Movie Plot: While working underground to fix a water main, Mario and Luigi are transported down a pipe into a magical new world. The brothers get separated and Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi. Toad, Princess Peach, and others join in for an exciting adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.
- Runtime: The movie length is 1 hr 32 min.
- Rating: The movie rating is PG due to “action and mild violence.” A PG rating suggests parental guidance due to potentially unsuitable material for children. Other computer-animated action-adventure video game movies, such as Sonic the Hedgehog, have also received PG ratings.
- Theater Release Date: The movie will be released worldwide, in theaters only, on Wednesday, Apr 5, 2023, just in time for the long Easter weekend. You can purchase tickets in advance through Fandango in IMAX or standard format.
- Streaming: The Super Mario Bros. Movie will stream exclusively on Peacock after a 45-day run in theaters and will be available on Netflix around October 2023.
Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer
Watch the final trailer below to get a better sense of the tone and content of the film.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Cast and Crew
Various A-list actors, including Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, lead the cast of voice actors for these iconic characters. Below is a partial list of the cast and who they’re portraying:
- Chris Pratt as Mario: the mustachioed hero of the Mushroom Kingdom
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach: the beloved princess of the Mushroom Kingdom and a good friend to Mario
- Charlie Day as Luigi: Mario’s brother and fellow hero of the Mushroom Kingdom
- Jack Black as Bowser: Mario’s archrival and King of the Koopas who causes trouble in Mushroom Kingdom
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad: the cheerful and loyal companion to Princess Peach who often helps Mario and Luigi protect the Mushroom Kingdom
- Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong: the King of the Jungle
- Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong: Donkey Kong’s grandfather
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek: adviser to Bowser
- Sebastian Maniscalco as Foreman Spike: the foreman of the demolition site where Mario and Luigi work in Wrecking Crew (a Mario game)
- Directors: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic
- Writer: Matthew Fogel (screenplay)
Enjoy The Super Mario Bros. Movie from the Comfort of Your Own Home
If you want to watch the Mario brothers’ adventures from your own home, you won’t have to wait long. The 45-day window following the theatrical release until the movie’s release on Peacock means in mid-May you can kick back on your couch and enjoy the film without having to leave the house.
Plan ahead and get your subscription to Peacock now. One caveat is that fans outside the U.S. will need to wait until October to stream the movie on Netflix.
If the anticipation becomes too much, don’t worry! You can watch two other movies based on the Mario brothers’ adventures now – the anime film Super Mario Bros.: The Great Mission to Rescue Princess Peach! released in Japan in 1986 and the 1993 live-action Super Mario Bros. Check YouTube TV and other streaming services for availability.
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