New ‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Movie Teaser Shows Fire Mario and Luigi Ahead of Sunday’s Exclusive First Look
Nintendo is preparing a major update for its highly anticipated sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Fans can expect an “exclusive look” at the film this Sunday, January 25, during a special Nintendo Direct presentation. The event is scheduled for 6 a.m. PT and will focus entirely on the upcoming movie, with the company confirming that no video game news will be shared during the broadcast.
The announcement was accompanied by a fresh image showing Mario and Luigi in their iconic Fire forms. In the games, these “Fire” versions are activated by a Fire Flower, giving the brothers the ability to shoot fireballs at enemies. This new teaser has already generated significant buzz on social media as fans wait to see how these classic power-ups will look in the animated world of Illumination.
Join us on Sunday, Jan 25, at 6am PT for the #NintendoDirect featuring an exclusive look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Please note that no game information will be included in this presentation.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) January 23, 2026
Watch here: https://t.co/gTC114mMLz pic.twitter.com/4DOoFU1fFJ
Since the first trailer debuted in November, several new cast members have already been confirmed. Brie Larson joins the franchise as Princess Rosalina, the guardian of the cosmos, while Benny Safdie has been cast as the Fire Kingdom’s heir, Bowser Jr. They join the original cast, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser.
The Galaxy awaits. The official trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is here. Only in theaters April 2026. pic.twitter.com/Agl8DrdcxT
— The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) November 12, 2025
Chris Pratt teased that the movie contains several major reveals that haven’t been made public yet. I’m not allowed to say what they are, but yes, there are some really incredible… Well, I think some of them have been released in the trailer – Rosalina, Bowser Jr. – and then there’s even a couple more that are not in the trailer that people should be excited to see, Pratt shared.
The film is currently on track to land in theaters on April 3. This Sunday’s presentation is expected to provide deeper insight into the plot, which appears to take inspiration from the beloved Super Mario Galaxy game series, sending the characters into outer space for their latest adventure.
I think it is smart for Nintendo to lean into the “Galaxy” theme because it opens up so many creative possibilities for different planets and gravity-based action scenes. The addition of Bowser Jr. and Rosalina should bring a fresh dynamic to the group, and I’m personally hoping we finally see a proper big-screen debut for Yoshi in this sequel. What do you think about the decision to bring Fire Mario and Luigi to the big screen? Share your thoughts in the comments.
