Overview

• NBCUniversal accidentally disclosed the title 'Super Mario World' in a press release before quickly removing the reference.
• The title aligns with the 1990 SNES game that introduced Yoshi, a character teased in the first film’s post-credits scene.
• The sequel will be directed by returning filmmakers Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic and is scheduled for release on April 3, 2026.
• The first Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date.
• Nintendo and Illumination continue their partnership for the sequel, which will expand the cinematic universe of the beloved franchise.