Brie Larson Cast as Rosalina in Super Mario Galaxy Movie — Nintendo Takes a Big Risk After The Marvels Collapse

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Brie Larson, known for her role in Marvel films, is joining the cast of Nintendo’s upcoming animated movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as Princess Rosalina. The announcement has already sparked a lot of discussion online.

Get ready to explore the cosmos! The trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has just been released. See it in theaters April 2026.

— The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) November 12, 2025

During a recent Nintendo Direct presentation, Brie Larson, known for her role in Captain Marvel, was announced as the voice of a galactic guardian in the game. Benny Safdie, who starred in Oppenheimer, will voice Bowser Jr.

The new movie, directed by Chris Meledandri and created with Shigeru Miyamoto, will be released in theaters in April 2026.

A movie based on Mario Galaxy seems like a guaranteed success, given how popular Mario movies already are. The 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie was a massive hit, earning over $1.3 billion around the world.

But not everyone is cheering this latest casting announcement.

A Polarizing Princess Pick

Brie Larson is a prominent figure in Hollywood, celebrated for her acting but also sometimes criticized for sharing her political views, which have occasionally caused friction with audiences.

Brie Larson is known for her acclaimed acting, including her Oscar win for Room. However, she’s also become a controversial figure due to her strong political views. This was especially true after a 2018 comment where she criticized feedback from older white men.

Becoming Captain Marvel actually made the disagreements worse. While the first Captain Marvel movie was a huge success, earning over $1 billion worldwide, the follow-up, The Marvels, performed very poorly, making just over $200 million globally – the lowest total ever for a Marvel Cinematic Universe film.

Larson’s relationship with fans—and even the press—has been frosty ever since.

A Rare Moment of Restraint

Larson seems to be shifting her approach. In an interview with The Telegraph in February 2025, she surprisingly avoided responding to a reporter who was trying to provoke her into criticizing Marvel fans as sexist.

When asked about why some men seemed upset by her being cast, she simply said, “I don’t know. I honestly don’t even notice.”

The interviewer continued to press the point, implying she dismissed criticism because she believed it was rooted in sexism.

Larson explained that continuing the conversation was drawing him into something unrelated to him.

Her publicist immediately ended the discussion, a stark contrast to the past when Larson actively sought media attention with controversial political statements.

Why Fans Are Nervous

Larson’s calmer attitude might signal a change in direction. However, Nintendo’s successful collaboration with Illumination has worked so well because it’s avoided controversy. The world of Mario has broad appeal, attracting parents, children, gamers, and those with fond memories of the franchise.

Some fans worry that casting Larson could bring unwanted controversy and political debate, something the franchise has successfully steered clear of in the past.

Entertainment journalists often create drama during movie promotions, and given Larson’s past experiences with media attention, it won’t be long before someone tries to find a deeper, more controversial meaning in what is meant to be a fun, animated film.

The Bottom Line

Everyone agrees Brie Larson is a talented actress who could be fantastic as Rosalina. If she concentrates on the character and the story, rather than getting involved in political discussions during interviews, she has a good chance of winning fans over with her performance.

As a huge Nintendo fan, it feels a little worrying to me that the upcoming Mario movie could get caught up in all the current Hollywood drama. The Mario universe is all about fun and easy enjoyment, and the last thing we need is for Princess Peach to become a symbol in some bigger cultural battle. It just doesn’t feel right for that world.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled to be released in April 2026. Fans are hoping the film keeps the exciting space setting of the original game and avoids any unnecessary issues.

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2025-11-12 17:57