Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Yoshi Revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo and Illumination have shown the first look of Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
This movie is the sequel to The Super Mario Bros.
Movie, which was very successful.
Yoshi is a beloved dinosaur character from the Mario games, known for his long tongue and love of apples.
The movie will be in theaters in April 2026 and will bring back favorite voice actors like Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser.
It will also introduce new characters like Rosalina, voiced by Brie Larson.
The trailer shows classic elements from the Mario games, like power-ups and other characters, making fans excited for the movie.
Nintendo and Illumination released the first footage of Yoshi from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie during a Nintendo Direct presentation on 25 January 2026.
The movie is set to premiere worldwide on 1 April 2026, with a later release in Japan on 24 April 2026.
Yoshi, a beloved character since 1990, adds a nostalgic yet fresh element to the film as Mario and friends adventure beyond the Mushroom Kingdom.
The film brings back favorite voice actors and introduces new ones, including Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr.
The trailer highlights classic elements from the Mario games, suggesting the film will celebrate decades of Mario lore while introducing new twists.
- Who
- Nintendo and Illumination, with directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, producer Chris Meledandri, and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto
- What
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, featuring Yoshi
- When
- Worldwide release on 1 April 2026, Japan release on 24 April 2026
- Where
- Worldwide theatrical release, including the United States and India
- Why
- To continue the success of the Mario franchise and introduce new elements to both long-time fans and newcomers
- Release Date (Worldwide)
- 1 April 2026
- Release Date (Japan)
- 24 April 2026
- Directors
- Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
- Producer
- Chris Meledandri
- Nintendo's Creative Lead
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Box Office Success of Prequel
- $1.3 billion