{"id":427400,"date":"2026-05-14T14:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/427400\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T14:24:08","slug":"the-super-mario-galaxy-movie-gets-digital-release-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/427400\/","title":{"rendered":"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Digital Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie<\/a> is coming to digital platforms faster than it runs through scenes in its breakneck pacing. Just about a month and a half since the movie\u2019s theatrical release in April, Illumination and Nintendo\u2019s animated sequel will be available on digital storefronts next week on May 19.<\/p>\n

Universal\u2019s announcement<\/a> confirms that digital copies will feature \u201cover one hour of exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content featuring your favorite characters,\u201d including the following featurettes:<\/p>\n

NEXT LEVEL: MAKING THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE \u2013 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. CAST OF CHARACTERS \u2013 Explore how this impeccable cast masterfully embodied the iconic MARIO BROS. characters, honoring their legacy while captivating audiences across generations worldwide. Mario & Luigi Peach & Rosalina Bowser & Bowser Jr. Toad & Yoshi EXPLORING THE GALAXY \u2013 Guided by the filmmakers and cast, audiences embark on a journey through the film\u2019s most iconic settings, revealing the thoughtful layers of nostalgia embedded in each one. GALACTIC THEMATICS \u2013 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. COSMIC TUNES \u2013 Some sounds are unmistakably SUPER MARIO BROS. Composer Brian Tyler invites audiences inside his creative process, reimagining the franchise\u2019s iconic game music as a powerful cinematic score that drives the action and elevates this epic adventure. POWER-UPS \u2013 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. SECRETS OF THE GALAXY \u2013 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. <\/p>\n

If you want a physical copy of the film for your collection, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will come to Blu-ray next month on June 16. The film has lagged slightly behind its predecessor at the box office, which made over a billion dollars in theaters in 2023. The Galaxy movie has still made over $942 million in theaters thus far, which still has it as the top earner in 2026<\/a> by a large margin. Illumination and Nintendo are working on more movies in its animated Nintendo universe, with the next film coming out in 2028<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming to digital platforms faster than it runs through scenes in its…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":427401,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[156,409,111,139,8134,69,3291,89087],"class_list":["post-427400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-entertainment","tag-movies","tag-new-zealand","tag-newzealand","tag-nintendo","tag-nz","tag-streaming","tag-the-super-mario-galaxy-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=427400"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/427400\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/427401"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=427400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=427400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=427400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}