Super Mario World Sequel Set for 2026 Release

NBCUniversal has inadvertently confirmed that the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be titled 'Super Mario World,' with a theatrical release set for April 3, 2026. The title was revealed in a press release about upcoming Peacock releases before being quickly edited, and multiple outlets have corroborated the information. The sequel will see the return of Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri and Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto as producers, with Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic directing and Matthew Fogel writing the screenplay. The title references the 1990 SNES game and hints at an expanded adventure featuring Yoshi, whose appearance was teased in the original film's post-credits scene. The original movie was a box office hit, grossing over $1.36 billion and becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date. Fans await further details as the release approaches.