Overview
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.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedThis 2026 animated feature, directed by Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, sends Mario and Luigi on a cosmic journey after a new menace emerges: Bowser Jr., who is set on freeing his captured father and reclaiming the family name. Joined by familiar faces and fresh allies, the brothers race across the stars to halt the young heir's campaign. Mixing adventure, comedy, fantasy, and family-friendly animation, the film delivers bright, fast-paced fun with plenty of heart. Viewers who enjoy video game adaptations and all-ages animated spectacle will find a lot to love. It currently holds a strong MovieMagicScore of 8.2/10, among the highest in this batch.
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Trailer
Top Cast
Chris Pratt
Mario (voice)
Anya Taylor-Joy
Princess Peach (voice)
Charlie Day
Luigi (voice)
Jack Black
Bowser (voice)
Donald Glover
Yoshi (voice)
Benny Safdie
Bowser Jr. (voice)
Brie Larson
Rosalina (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Toad (voice)
837 ratings. The score is reasonably stable but could shift up to 0.10 as more ratings come in.
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Movie Info
Release Date
April 1, 2026
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director