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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

2026Movie1 h 38 minPG

ComedyFamily
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic377.6Rotten Tomatoes42%84%

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring family movie about games and fantasy, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm · you want dark or edgy material

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Story

The galaxy awaits.

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

Feels like

  • Family-Friendly Adventure
  • Galactic Journey
  • Video Game Adaptation
  • Vibrant Animation
  • Heroic Quest
  • Nostalgic Fun
  • Wholesome Comedy
  • Spectacular Visuals
  • Iconic Characters
  • Fast-Paced Excitement

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Fabien Polack
Written by
Matthew Fogel
Produced by
Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
Music by
Brian Tyler

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Facts

April 1, 2026 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
April 1, 2026
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
Japan, United States
Budget
$110 million
Box office
$1.0 billion
Available in
65 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Funny Background Event, Leitmotif, Heel–Face Turn +9

  • Funny Background Event
  • Leitmotif
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Adapted Out
  • Third-Person Person
  • Too Dumb to Live
  • Short-Runners
  • Saved by the Platform Below
  • Four Legs Good, Two Legs Better
  • Second Episode Introduction
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • A Weighty Aesop

12 of 126 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?"

Questions about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 37). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie a sequel?

  1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)
  2. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Super Mario Galaxy Movie a box office hit?

Budget$110 million
Box office$1.0 billion

Yes, a big one: it cost about $110 million to make and earned $1.0 billion worldwide, 9.2 times its budget.