MAR10 Day, or March 10th, is a day for all Super Mario Bros. fans to celebrate their love for the iconic Nintendo franchise. And what better way to mark the occasion than by taking a closer look at the highly anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie, set to premiere on April 5, 2023. We’re rounding up everything we know so far about the movie, from its star-studded cast to its intriguing plot details.

So get ready to dive into the world of Mario, Luigi, and their Mushroom Kingdom friends, and join us in celebrating all things MAR10!

Mario, Peach, and Toad in the Super Mario Bros. Movie

When will the movie premiere?

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to premiere on April 5, 2023, with major territories such as the U.S., China, Mexico, France, and Italy among the first to screen it.

Other countries such as Canada, Argentina, Germany, and the U.K. can expect to see it a day or two later, while Japanese audiences will have to wait until April 28th for its release. Poland will be the last country to screen the film, on May 26. A full breakdown of release dates by country is available on IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6718170/releaseinfo/)

The movie will also be available in both 2D and 3D formats.

The characters from the Super Mario Bros. Movie

Which characters will feature, and who will play them?

An all-star cast of talented actors will be lending their voices to The Super Mario Bros. Movie's iconic Nintendo characters.

  • Leading the cast as Mario is Chris Pratt, whose initial casting was met with mixed reactions from fans and critics alike
  • Charlie Day is joining him as the cowardly but loyal Luigi
  • Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the franchise's leading lady Princess Peach
  • Seth Rogen is voicing Mario's ally and friend (and sometimes enemy), Donkey Kong
  • Keegan-Michael Key will voice Toad, Peach's faithful companion
  • Fred Armisen will portray Cranky Kong, Mario's first antagonist known for his sharp wit
  • And finally, Jack Black will lend his voice to Bowser, Mario's arch-nemesis famous for constantly trying to take over the Mushroom Kingdom and usually kidnapping Peach (although he’s targeting Luigi this time).

What is the plot of The Super Mario Bros. Movie?

The Super Mario Bros. Movie promises to take fans on a thrilling adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom, with Mario and Luigi, who hail from Earth, finding themselves caught up in Bowser's evil plot to take over. In the trailer, Luigi is kidnapped, prompting Mario to team up with Princess Peach and Toad to thwart Bowser's nefarious scheme and save the world from his threat.

The trailer also contains several exciting Easter eggs, including a Mario Kart-style racing sequence on the infamous Rainbow Road, glimpses of Mario in his cat skin and Peach wielding a fireball, and beloved characters from the franchise making cameos, such as Cheep Cheeps, koopas, bob-ombs, and a pack of Yoshis.

Additional snippets, including a commercial for Mario and Luigi's plumbing service and a clip of Mario and Toad in the Mushroom Kingdom, have also been released.

Mario in a kart from the Super Mario Bros. movie

What is Mario’s last name?

Whilst it’s unknown if Mario has a last name in this adaptation, he has previously been known as “Mario Mario” in the 1993 film. However, in 2012, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata said he had no last name, with which Shingeru Miyamoto, creator of the Super Mario games, agreed the month after.

What about other notable characters from the Mario Universe?

While it has been confirmed that neither Waluigi nor Wario will make an appearance, a number of other beloved characters associated with the Mushroom Kingdom have been spotted in the marketing materials. Yoshi, for example, was seen briefly in the movie trailer, alongside other recognizable figures from the Mario universe. As for Bowser Jr., it remains unclear whether the character will be featured in the film or not.

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