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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Seen it?

2026 | 98 min | Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences adore it (8.2 out of 10) and it made about 9 times its budget, though it had just 37%. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Transformers One or The Lego Movie, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    37% critic score

  • AudiencesVery strong

    8.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $1.0 billion worldwide on a $110 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 5.8 million people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath

  • Chris PrattMario (voice)
  • Charlie DayLuigi (voice)
  • Anya Taylor-JoyPrincess Peach (voice)
  • Jack BlackBowser (voice)
  • Keegan-Michael KeyToad (voice)
  • Benny SafdieBowser Junior (voice)
  • Donald GloverYoshi (voice)
  • Glen PowellFox McCloud (voice)
  • Brie LarsonRosalina (voice)
  • Luis GuzmánWart (voice)