Super Mario Bros animated movie from Illumination

[TheCanadiandrome]

The film just surpassed Frozen to become the second highest-grossing animated film of all time worldwide behind Frozen II.

https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/super-mario-bros-movie-surpasses-frozen-second-biggest-animated-film-1235632448/

That’s awesome

[ranger_scout]

It was announced today that the film will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 13. Universal has also announced the special features.




Both digital and physical releases of the Chris Pratt-led adaptation will feature bonus features including over 30 minutes of never-before-seen content. Listed below are the five bonus videos fans should expect to get:




Getting to Know the Cast – In these short behind-the-scenes pieces we get up close and personal with the stars of the film and learn what they leaned on to inhabit their on-screen persona.
Leveling Up: Making The Super Mario Bros. Movie – Bringing one of the world’s most beloved video game characters, and the world around him, to life was no easy task! Filmmakers and cast give an in-depth look into the making of the film.
The Super Mario Bros. MovieField Guide – Join the cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie as they take viewers through the various Power-Ups and Bonuses that appear in the film. This immersive video will allow the cast to interact with custom on-screen graphics as they select a Bonus or Power Up specific to their character and then explain what it does, how to use it and its effects.
“Peaches” Lyric Video – Jack Black is known for his big personality and really no one else could play the part of Bowser, so get ready to sing-along to his big musical number as he serenades Princess Peach.
Leadership Lessons with Anya Taylor-Joy – Let’s face it: being a princess isn’t easy. Thankfully, we have Anya Taylor-Joy, custom graphics and movie clips to give us Princess Peach’s guide to being an awesome leader. We’ll provide some real-life tips and power-ups that kids of all ages can use in their daily lives.





https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1293661-the-super-mario-bros-movie-4k-blu-ray-release-date

[ranger_scout]

I was waiting for this to be made.

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[Wildcat]

Finally watched this last night on Peacock. It’s good. Very cute. I agree it could have been longer.

I’d like to see them include Kirby as part of the world. The way Donkey Kong and the jungle exists outside of the Mushroom Kingdom. Have a pipe that leads to Dreamland or a warp star. Even Animal Crossing could be another place. That’d be cute too.

[Andrew NDB]

Saw it on Netflix. About exactly what I expected. The stuff in the real world actually ended up coming off a lot better than I thought it would, too. They sold the "bond of brotherhood" stuff with Luigi pretty well and they STARTED to do some nice development between Peach and Mario... but then they kind of abandoned that stuff. It kind of did seem like it was in a hurry to be over.

Also, should the little guys with the white masks be in this? As far as I'm aware they only have shown up in 2 games so far: Mario 2 and Link's Awakening, both of which being dreamlands.

[Coola Yagami]

Saw it on Netflix. About exactly what I expected. The stuff in the real world actually ended up coming off a lot better than I thought it would, too. They sold the "bond of brotherhood" stuff with Luigi pretty well and they STARTED to do some nice development between Peach and Mario... but then they kind of abandoned that stuff. It kind of did seem like it was in a hurry to be over.

Also, should the little guys with the white masks be in this? As far as I'm aware they only have shown up in 2 games so far: Mario 2 and Link's Awakening, both of which being dreamlands.

I know Shy Guys have been in Mario World 2. Pretty sure they appeared in other games throughout the franchise.

[Panda_Kahn_fan]

Saw it on Netflix. About exactly what I expected. The stuff in the real world actually ended up coming off a lot better than I thought it would, too. They sold the "bond of brotherhood" stuff with Luigi pretty well and they STARTED to do some nice development between Peach and Mario... but then they kind of abandoned that stuff. It kind of did seem like it was in a hurry to be over.

Also, should the little guys with the white masks be in this? As far as I'm aware they only have shown up in 2 games so far: Mario 2 and Link's Awakening, both of which being dreamlands.

You're talking about the shyguys, right? They were in a LOT of Mario games: All the mario RPG games (legend of the 7 stars, the mario + luigi superstar saga games, and paper mario series), all of the mario sports games, all of the mario party games, almost all of the mario kart games, Yoshi's island, the entire Mario and donkey kong series on game boy, New super mario bros. (both wii and DS versions),Mario Pinball land, and Luigi's mansion. That's over 40 games, so they definitely exist in the mushroom kingdom.Yeah, I think it was good to include them.

[CyberCubed]

I really hope Pauline has a role in the next one and they go into the backstory about how Mario and Pauline used to date. Also be interesting if DK kidnaps Pauline but it wouldn't really fit with this version as DK and Mario are already friends.

[drgon78]

I would prefer they add Princess Daisy in the second movie.

[neatoman]

I would prefer they add Princess Daisy in the second movie.

What about Captain Syrup?
https://64.media.tumblr.com/2cfdfc3683af53edc665f2b0d35a96b2/7c87cb0728b58f4b-2e/s2048x3072/a37d36d9944ac1ec7fec760bc86f15b06d9e86c9.pnj

[Coola Yagami]

What about Captain Syrup?
https://64.media.tumblr.com/2cfdfc3683af53edc665f2b0d35a96b2/7c87cb0728b58f4b-2e/s2048x3072/a37d36d9944ac1ec7fec760bc86f15b06d9e86c9.pnj

Has Mario ever met her?

[Andrew NDB]

It would be neat to see Mario end up with Peach and Luigi end up with Daisy. But after seeing the first movie, there is probably no road to that on film without significant (and constant) emasculation of Mario and Luigi with Daisy and Peach being shown as much more capable than them and being better fighters.

On a not so dour level it would be fun to see how they would handle Wario and Waluigi in a new movie. Though in the first movie they seemed to have trouble finding enough time for the characters they had, let alone with adding more. Another 20 minutes or so of character stuff would have helped.

[Coola Yagami]

It would be neat to see Mario end up with Peach and Luigi end up with Daisy. But after seeing the first movie, there is probably no road to that on film without significant (and constant) emasculation of Mario and Luigi with Daisy and Peach being shown as much more capable than them and being better fighters.

On a not so dour level it would be fun to see how they would handle Wario and Waluigi in a new movie. Though in the first movie they seemed to have trouble finding enough time for the characters they had, let alone with adding more. Another 20 minutes or so of character stuff would have helped.

The advantage of a sequel is that you get to add or elaborate upon existing characters rather than building them up, so most of focus can still go to Wario and whoever else.

[ranger_scout]

It received three Golden Globe nominations! :D

* BEST MOTION PICTURE – ANIMATED
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (Universal Pictures)

*CINEMATIC AND BOX OFFICE ACHIEVEMENT
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (Universal Pictures)

*BEST ORIGINAL SONG – MOTION PICTURE
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (Universal Pictures)



https://deadline.com/2023/12/golden-globe-nominations-2024-1235660995/

[neatoman]

Has Mario ever met her?

Not in any games but in a manga.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Csr7vphWIAA528m.jpg
And yes, that is official.

Edit: Also, Mario is in her debut game and his role there was to take back something she had stolen, so I guess he's canonically aware of who she is at least?

[CyberCubed]

Since Yoshi will debut in the next movie as an actual character, I wouldn't be surprised if its a loose adaption of Mario 3 and World, with the Koopalings all showing up. Seems to be the next logical step. And as I said, it'd be nice if Pauline also gets a role in this or a theoretical DK spinoff movie (which is rumored and probably going to happen)

Then a third movie will probably be about Rosalina and Mario Galaxy.