Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- playful
- whimsical
- uplifting
- family movie night
- school holiday
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mario, Luigi, Peach, Bowser, Toad, Yoshi, Wario, and Bowser Jr. anchor the story in Nintendo's game universe.
The plot foregrounds galaxy-scale stakes and space travel alongside the characters' familiar fantasy worlds.
After Mario's earlier victory over Bowser, a new alliance involving Wario and Bowser Jr. threatens world domination.
Mario joins Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, and Yoshi to oppose the villains' coordinated plans.
Films like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and why
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
animated video game adaptation combining colorful fantasy adventure, comedy, sibling bonds, and franchise fan service
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
family-friendly animated adventure with fantastical worlds, playful humor, and high-energy spectacle
Raya and the Last Dragon
animated fantasy quest centered on friendship, teamwork, and imaginative world-hopping adventure
Movie Details
- Directors
- Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
- Release Date
- 2026-04-01
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 8.2 / 10 (3744)
Cast
- Chris Pratt
- Charlie Day
- Anya Taylor-Joy
- Jack Black
- Keegan-Michael Key
- Benny Safdie
- Glen Powell
- Brie Larson
- Donald Glover
- Kevin Michael Richardson
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie about?
- Mario and his friends leap into a galaxy-spanning animated quest to stop a villainous alliance from conquering their worlds.
- What is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as mild.
- Which films are like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
- Films with a similar feel include The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Raya and the Last Dragon.
- How long is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
- In United States, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
