It’s game over for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Early reviews are in for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it currently has a 44% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 66 reviews. This score is a bit lower than the 59% earned by The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, but significantly higher than the 27% rating of the 1993 live-action film. While the new movie is grander in scale and set in space, critics are even more split on whether it’s good or not.
| Every Super Mario Movie | Rotten Tomatoes Critics’ Score | Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score |
|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Bros. (1993) | 27% | 30% |
| The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) | 59% | 95% |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) | 44% | N/A |
Jordan Williams at ScreenRant notes that the beautiful animation is a standout feature of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a common praise point among critics. However, like the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, the sequel suffers from a plot that tries to do too much without offering much depth. This is a key complaint in reviews from various sources.
The initial rivalry between Toad and Yoshi quickly fades as the story progresses, and while Rosalina (played by Brie Larson) is central to the plot, she doesn’t get much screen time. Mario isn’t as heroic as you might expect, but Princess Peach’s personal growth becomes the heart of the film. Overall, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a fast-paced and enjoyable, though somewhat messy, adaptation, earning it a score of 5 out of 10.
The next installment in the series revisits the popular world of Nintendo, following Mario, Luigi, and Peach on a fresh adventure that takes them outside the Mushroom Kingdom. A new villain, Bowser Jr., tries to rescue his father from captivity, and familiar faces from Super Mario Galaxy, like Yoshi and Rosalina, will appear on screen for the first time in the movie.
Despite some mixed reviews, the new movie is still expected to perform well in theaters. Current estimates suggest The Super Mario Bros. Movie could earn over $180 million in the U.S. during its first five days. While this is a bit lower than the original film’s $204 million opening, it’s still projected to be the highest-grossing opening weekend of the year.
Even though critics are giving the new movie mixed reviews, audiences are expected to enjoy it more, especially those familiar with the original video game. The movie builds on the world of the game and includes beloved characters like Yoshi, along with several iconic bosses from the Super Mario series. The first film also saw a big difference in opinion – critics were split, but audiences loved it, giving it a near-perfect score of 95%.
The next Super Mario Galaxy Movie will bring back Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black. Joining them are new cast members like Larson, Glen Powell, Benny Safdie, and Donald Glover. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are returning to direct, and Matthew Fogel is writing the script again.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will release in theaters on April 1, 2026.
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