Super Mario Galaxy Movie: A Space Adventure Fans Are Waiting For
If Mario saving the day by stopping Bowser in Mushroom Kingdom was crazy, just wait until he becomes an astronaut. The possibility of a Super Mario Galaxy movie has been running around fans’ minds, and quite frankly, it sounds like a space rollercoaster ride—with plenty of mushrooms orbiting about.
Nintendo and Illumination already provided us with The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, which became a box-office behemoth. The movie reawakened nostalgia, vibrant animation, and naturally the Italian plumber brother duo doing what they specialize in—rescuing the day. So, the question now is: what’s next? Most fans are looking towards one of the best Mario games of all time—Super Mario Galaxy.
Why Super Mario Galaxy Needs a Movie
Released in 2007 for the Nintendo Wii, Super Mario Galaxy was more than another platformer. It was a revolution. Rather than dashing on flat ground, Mario was leaping across entire planets, breaking through gravity, and befriending cute star-like beings known as Lumas.
And let’s be honest—having Mario zipping through space with his signature “woo-hoo” would be cinematic gold. The plot already has that grand movie sensation: Princess Peach is kidnapped by Bowser (yadda yadda yadda), but this time he constructs his own galaxy-scale empire. Mario then goes from star system to star system to rescue her. You can already envision the epic music and the astounding visuals.
Who Would Bring It to Life?
Illumination already showed they can do Mario. From the style of animation to the goofy humor, they got it right with the first film. But with Super Mario Galaxy, it would be a much greater challenge. Rather than colorful kingdoms to animate, the planets, galaxies, and wonders of the cosmos would need to be created. Imagine Pixar’s Wall-E crossed with Despicable Me, with Mario flipping over zero-gravity spaces.
And of course, we’d get to see Rosalina. For those who don’t know, Rosalina is like the queen of the cosmos, taking care of the Lumas in her Comet Observatory. She’s calm, wise, and a little mysterious—the complete opposite of Mario, who mostly yells “Let’s-a-go!”
Fans Already Want It
Let’s not kid ourselves—Nintendo fans are some of the most passionate out there. After the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, social media exploded with theories, fan art, and requests for sequels. Some want Luigi’s Mansion. Others want Donkey Kong Country. But Super Mario Galaxy stands out because of its scale. It’s not just about saving Peach again; it’s about saving the universe.
Picture Bowser in an epic cosmic struggle, Rosalina imparting advice to Mario, and Luigi floating uselessly through space (because face it, Luigi always gets the short end of the stick).
Space for Humor and Heart
One thing the Mario movie proved is that humor is just as important as action. A Super Mario Galaxy movie could balance epic cosmic visuals with goofy moments. Picture Mario trying to eat spaghetti in zero gravity, or Bowser building a space castle that keeps floating away. Add some emotional depth with Rosalina’s backstory, which is surprisingly touching in the game, and you’ve got the recipe for a blockbuster.
Will It Actually Happen?
Nintendo has not officially announced anything yet, but based on how lucrative the Mario franchise is, it’s difficult to imagine that they won’t try to pursue it. The 2023 Mario film grossed more than $1.3 billion globally, so a sequel isn’t just a possibility—it’s basically a certainty. Whether it’s Galaxy or something else, Mario’s run at the box office is far from finished.
Final Thoughts
A Super Mario Galaxy film would be the ideal means of broadening Mario’s history beyond the Mushroom Kingdom. With its blend of intergalactic adventure, emotionally charged storytelling, and comedy, it would become instant gold. For now, however, fans can only hope to soar through the galaxies alongside Mario, yelling “Yahoo!” as they pursue Bowser through the cosmos.
If Nintendo does make a move on this, just recall—you heard it here first: Mario in space could be the next big movie thing.
