Director: Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
Cast: Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a 2026 animated adventure-comedy film directed by Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, bringing the beloved Nintendo franchise back to the big screen in an interstellar quest full of color, chaos, and the unstoppable Mario spirit that generations of fans have grown up with.
What is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie about?
Mario and his brother Luigi find themselves hurled far beyond the Mushroom Kingdom when a cosmic mishap sends them tumbling through galaxies they have never imagined. Separated and surrounded by strange alien landscapes, gravitational puzzles, and powerful new enemies, Mario must forge unlikely alliances and master entirely new rules of physics to survive. Princess Peach is once again in danger, but this time the threat operates on a scale larger than any single castle — an empire that spans the stars. The film keeps its tone light and kinetic, layering slapstick comedy over genuine moments of sibling loyalty and discovery, building to a spectacular showdown that rewards longtime fans and newcomers equally.
Cast & crew
Chris Pratt returns as Mario and Charlie Day as Luigi, their comedic chemistry now tested across cosmic terrain. Anya Taylor-Joy voices Princess Peach with sharp confidence, while Jack Black brings gleeful menace back to Bowser. Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, and Luis Guzmán round out a stacked ensemble, each lending distinct personality to the galaxy-spanning cast.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking families in the diaspora, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie lands as a rare occasion when parents who remember the original Nintendo games and children discovering Mario for the first time can sit together and share the same sense of wonder. The franchise has a multigenerational footprint in Iranian immigrant households — Mario was one of the few cultural touchstones that crossed borders effortlessly through the 1990s and 2000s. This film extends that legacy into space with vibrant animation and a story built around brotherhood, a theme that resonates deeply in Persian family culture. It is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, making it genuinely accessible even for younger viewers who are still building their English skills.
Where & how to watch
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is available on K-Time with a Persian dub, so the whole family can enjoy it without any language barrier. Watch on the web, your TV, or your phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe once and cancel anytime.