First "Super Mario Bros." Movie trailer shows trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom
We finally know what the long-awaited Super Mario Bros. movie will look like. Nintendo and Illumination have shared a trailer (below) offering a preview of the computer-animated blockbuster. The clip shows Bowser (played by Jack Black) terrorizing a kingdom of penguins in his quest for star invincibility. Unsurprisingly, we know who will come to their rescue — Mario (Chris Pratt) makes an abrupt entrance into the Mushroom Kingdom, while his brother Luigi (Charlie Day) makes an appearance.
The film also stars The Queen's Gambit's Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong. among other big names. Super Mario Bros. is scheduled for release on April 7, 2023.
If we trust the teaser, the creators are not taking any risks. It seems like a simple CG flick meant to appeal to a wide audience - you won't get any flashbacks to the bizarre 1993 live-action flick. help stand out if the iconic gaming franchise alone isn't enough.
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We finally know what the long-awaited Super Mario Bros. movie will look like. Nintendo and Illumination have shared a trailer (below) offering a preview of the computer-animated blockbuster. The clip shows Bowser (played by Jack Black) terrorizing a kingdom of penguins in his quest for star invincibility. Unsurprisingly, we know who will come to their rescue — Mario (Chris Pratt) makes an abrupt entrance into the Mushroom Kingdom, while his brother Luigi (Charlie Day) makes an appearance.
The film also stars The Queen's Gambit's Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong. among other big names. Super Mario Bros. is scheduled for release on April 7, 2023.
If we trust the teaser, the creators are not taking any risks. It seems like a simple CG flick meant to appeal to a wide audience - you won't get any flashbacks to the bizarre 1993 live-action flick. help stand out if the iconic gaming franchise alone isn't enough.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices correct at time of publication.
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