Nintendo and Illumination announce new Super Mario Bros. animated film
Releasing on April 3, 2026.
Nintendo and Illumination have announced a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros. following The Super Mario Bros. Movie. It will launch on April 3, 2026 in the United States nd many additional markets globally, with select territories releasing throughout the month of April.
The film will be produced by Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo representative director and fellow Shigeru Miyamoto; directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic; and written by Matthew Fogel. It will be co-financed by Universal Pictures and Nintendo, and distributed theatrically worldwide by Universal Pictures.
Watch the announcement video below.