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THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE – Review by Valerie Kalfrin

April 1, 2026April 5, 2026 Valerie Kalfrin Aaron Horvath, anya taylor joy, Charlie Day, Chris Pratt, issa rae, Keegan-Michael Key, Matthew Fogel, Michael Jelenic, Nintendo, Pierre Leduc, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Packed with visual references and sprightly animation, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will have young audiences ready to “let’s a-go,” even if adults find it a busy ride. A sequel to 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which earned $1.4 billion worldwide, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie bursts with more characters and colorful locations but has a less-cohesive plot.

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THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE – Review by Susan Granger

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 Susan Granger Aaron Horvath, animation, anya taylor joy, Charlie Day, Chris Pratt, jack black, Keegan Michael-Kay, Michael Jelenic, Nintendo franchise, Sebastian Maniscalco, The Super Mario Bros. Movie

There’s no doubt that the new box-office champ is The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a computer-animated comedy adventure. Based on the popular video game, this family-friendly film has redeemed the Nintendo franchise’s reputation after its catastrophic 1993 live-action movie adaptation. Scripted by Matthew Fogel and directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, it’s the hectic origin story for mustached Mario and his younger brother Luigi. They’re New York plumbers who decide to start their own business, even as they’re mocked by their former boss.