‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Jumps onto Netflix in December

The Big News
“The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” produced by Universal and Illumination Studios, took the box office by storm, bringing together generations of moviegoers in a delightful animated adventure. With tremendous success, it has secured its place as the second highest-grossing film of the year, shattering multiple box office records. While there’s no official confirmation yet, fans can keep their hopes high for a sequel now that the recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have come to an end.

2023: A Year of Surprises at the Box Office
While 2023 has been a turbulent year for the box office, one undeniable highlight was the release of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” by Universal and Illumination Studios. This animated gem managed to bridge the generational gap among moviegoers, and now, it’s ready to make its debut on Netflix. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 3, 2023, as that’s the date when “Super Mario Bros.” will be available for streaming on Netflix.

This exciting news, reported exclusively by Deadline, marks the film’s second streaming home, having previously premiered on Peacock during the summer. It’s a significant addition for Netflix as families gear up for the holiday season. The streaming platform has a diverse selection of family-friendly entertainment, and “Super Mario Bros.” will undoubtedly be a standout addition to Netflix’s animated lineup for December, which also includes the highly anticipated Aardman sequel, “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget.”

Still Making Waves in Pop Culture
Despite seven months passing since its grand theatrical release, “Super Mario Bros.” continues to make waves in the realm of pop culture. The film currently holds the title of the second highest-grossing film of the year, with a staggering $1.36 billion in global earnings, second only to “Barbie.” Along the way, it has broken numerous box office records, including becoming the highest-grossing video game movie of all time and the top-grossing Illumination film to date.

What made this film so special was its ability to make people of all ages feel like kids again. From the awe-inspiring animation to the faithful representation of the Mario universe and the outstanding voice cast, this was a Mario movie that fans of the franchise had been eagerly awaiting for years. Mario’s exceptional year extended beyond the silver screen, with the release of “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” just last month, marking a triumphant return to the character’s 2D platforming roots.

In a way, 2023 can be dubbed the unofficial year of Mario, and it culminates with the upcoming release of the Super Mario RPG remake on Nintendo Switch next week.

What About ‘Super Mario Bros. 2’?
The burning question on every fan’s mind is whether there will be a sequel to “Super Mario Bros.” Unfortunately, there has been no official movement on this front, largely due to the writers and actors’ dual strike that rocked the industry for the past six months. The last update came from none other than Mario himself, Chris Pratt, who stated that there wouldn’t be any progress on a sequel until the strike was resolved, referring to the writers’ strike in June.

Now that both strikes have officially ended, Mario fans can breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that they won’t have to wait much longer for a sequel announcement. This optimism is further fueled by recent news of a Zelda movie. For now, Nintendo enthusiasts can content themselves with revisiting “Super Mario Bros.” on Netflix, reliving the magic of this iconic adventure.

Film Details

• Release Date: April 7, 2023
• Directors: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
• Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Sebastian Maniscalco
• Rating: PG
• Runtime: 105 minutes
• Main Genre: Animation
• Genres: Adventure, Comedy
• Writer: Matthew Fogel
• Website: Super Mario Bros. Movie Website
• Story By: Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. video game series
• Characters By: Shigeru Miyamoto
• Producers: Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto
• Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Illumination, Nintendo
• SFX Supervisor: Chris Woods

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More about Super Mario Bros. Movie

• Deadline: The source of the exclusive news about “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” coming to Netflix.
• Barbie: Information about the highest-grossing film of the year, “Barbie,” mentioned in the article.
• Super Mario RPG: Details about the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake on Nintendo Switch.
• Chris Pratt: Information about Chris Pratt, the actor who provided updates on the potential sequel.
• WGA: Reference to the Writers Guild of America, mentioned in relation to the strikes.
• SAG-AFTRA: Reference to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, also mentioned in relation to the strikes.