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Super Mario Bros. 3D animated film trailer released, spring 2023 release

other · 2026-04-27

The first trailer for the new Super Mario Bros. animated film has been released. Produced by Illumination (Despicable Me), the 3D animation features Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser. The presentation was hosted by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination founder Chris Meledandri. The film is set for US release on April 7, 2023, with Italian date pending. The trailer shows Bowser attacking a castle, Mario in the Mushroom Kingdom, and characters like Magikoopa, Toad, and Luigi. This marks 29 years since the 1993 live-action film directed by Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel.

Key facts

  • First trailer for Super Mario Bros. animated film released
  • Film is a 3D animation by Illumination (Despicable Me)
  • Chris Pratt voices Mario, Jack Black voices Bowser
  • Presentation hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto and Chris Meledandri
  • US release date: April 7, 2023
  • Italian release date pending
  • Trailer shows Bowser attacking a castle, Mario in Mushroom Kingdom
  • Characters include Magikoopa, Toad, and Luigi
  • 29 years since the 1993 live-action film

Entities

Artists

  • Shigeru Miyamoto
  • Chris Meledandri
  • Chris Pratt
  • Jack Black
  • Rocky Morton
  • Annabel Jankel
  • David Snyder
  • Bob Hoskins

Institutions

  • Illumination
  • Nintendo
  • Artribune

Locations

  • United States
  • Italy

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