Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 – April 3, 2026: The Adventure Continues

Mushroom Kingdom leveled up – bigger worlds, wilder adventures.

Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, set to hit theaters on April 3, 2026, brings back the magic of the Mushroom Kingdom with fresh excitement and familiar charm. Co-directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, and written by returning scribes, this sequel deepens the world introduced in the first film while staying true to the vibrant spirit fans love.

The core cast also returns: Chris Pratt voices Mario with his enthusiastic heroism, Charlie Day brings his heartwarming energy to Luigi, and Anya Taylor-Joy returns as Princess Peach. Bowser’s booming presence returns with Jack Black’s performance, and voices like Keegan-Michael Key’s Toad and Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong round out the crew. New characters are expected to appear—potentially including Yoshi, Wario, Waluigi, Daisy, and others—adding more color and depth to the Mushroom Kingdom.

Storyboarding is already underway, with the creative team exploring expanded environments like icy kingdoms, lava lands, and neon-lit underground levels. While the first film focused on Mario and Luigi’s origins, the sequel will emphasize teamwork, introduce fresh villain threats, and weave in heartfelt character moments—especially between the two brothers.

With its spring 2026 release timed for family viewing, the film hopes to build on its predecessor’s massive global success. Early word suggests a continued emphasis on comedy, catchy musical moments, and heartfelt nods to classic game moments—like power-ups, kart races, and secret levels. It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster follow-up that celebrates everything fans loved, but on a grander scale.