Hold onto your hats, Mario fans, because a major spoiler for the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie might have just slipped out! A UK cinema listing has potentially unveiled a significant character that hasn’t been officially announced yet, leaving fans buzzing with speculation. But here’s where it gets controversial—was this a genuine leak, or a clever marketing ploy to drum up excitement? Let’s dive in.
Everyman Cinema’s listing for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie included a detailed plot synopsis that not only mentioned Bowser Jr., a character we already knew would appear, but also hinted at another major player who’s yet to be confirmed. The synopsis read, ‘After defeating Bowser and saving Brooklyn, Mario faces Wario and Bowser Jr.’s evil alliance. Now, alongside his friends and Yoshi, he must stop their plans for world domination.’ (spotted by IGN). Wait—did they just drop Wario’s name? And this is the part most people miss: Wario hasn’t been officially announced for the film, making this a potentially massive reveal.
Since then, the listing has been updated, and the original synopsis has vanished. It now simply states: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros, following the success of *The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023), which grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. Both films are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.’* But the damage—or excitement—is already done.
So far, three major new characters have been officially confirmed: Bowser Jr., Rosalina, and Yoshi. Bowser Jr. will be voiced by Benny Safdie, known for his work on Uncut Gems, while Rosalina will be played by Brie Larson, the Academy Award-winning actress and Captain Marvel herself. A recent trailer also confirmed the return of enemies from Super Mario Bros 2, including Birdo, as well as Baby Mario and Baby Luigi, who briefly appeared in the first film.
But let’s circle back to Wario. Is his inclusion in the synopsis a mistake, or a deliberate tease? Some fans argue it’s a leak, while others believe it’s a strategic move to keep the hype train rolling. After all, Wario’s rivalry with Mario is iconic, and his absence from the first film left many wondering if he’d ever make the cut. Could this be his moment?
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with Matthew Fogel returning as screenwriter and Brian Tyler as composer, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to hit theaters on April 1. But until then, the debate rages on. What do you think? Is Wario’s potential appearance a game-changer, or just a red herring? Let us know in the comments—we’re all ears!
