This concept is genuinely fascinating and proves just how versatile of a property Nintendo’s “Mario” is. It’s a shame that the live-action “Mario” film from the ’90s didn’t faithfully recreate the video game like this AI-generated post. As much as we love the visuals in this ’50s “Mario,” it’s extremely unlikely that such a niche concept would ever hit the big screens. Following the success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” it would be moot for Nintendo to deviate from the medium of animation, which is perfect for such a fantastical franchise. That being said, Nintendo isn’t averse to taking risks — their upcoming “Legend of Zelda” flick from Wes Ball is set to be live-action.
As for the future of the “Super Mario Bros. Movie” franchise, the series is set to receive its next installment very soon. Nintendo has confirmed that Illumination will debut the flick on April 3 2026, some three years after the OG dropped. It should be noted that the official press release doesn’t mention the word “sequel,” but it’s fair to assume that we’ll be getting Mario’s (voiced by Chris Pratt) next adventure as opposed to a random spin-off.
Plot details regarding the upcoming picture are slim, but Bowser voice actor Jack Black is hoping that Pedro Pascal joins on as Wario.
