Good news, parents. Very soon, your kids will stop playing The Super Mario Bros. Movie on repeat in your home. That’s because the sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, just got its home release date. Rejoice! A new Mario movie for them to play over and over (and probably over) again.
After grossing almost $1 billion (and counting) at the box office this year, Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser, and the gang will first be coming home on May 19. That’s when you’ll be able to rent or buy the film digitally. Then, on June 16, it’ll get a nice physical release on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K. No word yet on a Peacock streaming date, but we’d imagine it’ll be after the physical release.
So what’s on the disc besides the film itself? It’s a pretty solid lineup of extra features running over an hour. Here’s the list, according to the press release.
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NEXT LEVEL: MAKING THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE – Go behind the scenes of this epic journey across the cosmos as the visionary creators at Nintendo, the acclaimed filmmakers and artists of Illumination, and the extraordinary cast who redefined these iconic characters reveal the artistry behind every meticulously crafted moment.
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CAST OF CHARACTERS – Explore how this impeccable cast masterfully embodied the iconic MARIO BROS. characters, honoring their legacy while captivating audiences across generations worldwide.
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Mario & Luigi
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Peach & Rosalina
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Bowser & Bowser Jr.
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Toad & Yoshi
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EXPLORING THE GALAXY – Guided by the filmmakers and cast, audiences embark on a journey through the film’s most iconic settings, revealing the thoughtful layers of nostalgia embedded in each one.
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GALACTIC THEMATICS – The emotional core of any SUPER MARIO BROS. film lies in its relationships. This piece delves into the bonds between characters, examining the alliances that are tested, the connections that are broken, and those that endure and evolve forever.
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COSMIC TUNES – Some sounds are unmistakably SUPER MARIO BROS. Composer Brian Tyler invites audiences inside his creative process, reimagining the franchise’s iconic game music as a powerful cinematic score that drives the action and elevates this epic adventure.
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POWER-UPS – There is no greater tool in the galaxy than a perfectly timed power-up. Take a closer look at the many power-ups featured in the film, explore how the filmmakers selected which to include, and hear from the cast as they share their personal favorites.
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SECRETS OF THE GALAXY – Brimming with cleverly hidden Easter eggs, the film invites fans to return again and again to catch them all. In this feature, the filmmakers and cast offer insider guidance on where to look, what to watch for, and the surprises waiting to be discovered.
That last one, “Secrets of the Galaxy,” sounds especially fun. These movies are so jam-packed and manic that surely you couldn’t catch every little wink to the world of Nintendo on a first watch.
But I will say, it’s hilarious to read a sentence that says “The emotional core of any Super Mario Bros. film lies in its relationships.” That might be true, but as someone who loves these games and characters, but not the movies, I’d be very interested to see how they think it manifests itself in this specific film.
Again, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes home on May 19 before a physical media release on June 16. No word yet on a streaming date. Will you be picking up a copy?
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