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Bowser hints at super mario galaxy 3 release in 2029

Published on 05/04/2026 05:03 in movies • Ibrahim Sünnetci

Jack Black, the unmistakable voice of Bowser and a member of Tenacious D, dropped a tantalizing hint during a recent interview with Cinemex: a third Super Mario film could arrive in 2029. The revelation, delivered mid-song improvisation, has sent ripples of excitement – and speculation – through the gaming and entertainment worlds.

Following a familiar formula: the three-year cadence

Following a familiar formula: the three-year cadence

The timing aligns remarkably well with Nintendo and Illumination's previous release schedule. The first Super Mario Bros. Movie debuted in 2023, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie – 65-Tonne Sand Sculpture followed just three years later. Maintaining this pattern for a third installment makes perfect business sense, especially considering the monumental financial success of the initial film. Early projections suggest Super Mario Bros. Movie will shatter box office records, becoming the year’s biggest film with $350 million in global opening weekend sales, narrowly missing the $387.8 million achieved by its predecessor.

But the 2029 window isn’t solely based on precedent. Nintendo’s theatrical ambitions are clearly expanding. Next year brings The Legend of Zelda movie, slated for a May 7, 2027 release, and whispers of a Donkey Kong spinoff continue to circulate, potentially landing in 2028. This suggests a sustained strategy of annual Nintendo-themed blockbusters for the remainder of the decade.

The potential for Super Mario Galaxy 3 to surpass the $1.36 billion box office haul of the first film is no longer a pipe dream. With the success of Super Mario Bros. Movie and the clever integration of Easter eggs, Nintendo has demonstrated a keen understanding of its audience. The inclusion of Star Fox and the increasing appetite for crossover characters—some fans already dream of a Super Smash Bros. movie—hints at a future brimming with synergistic possibilities.

While IGN’s review of Super Mario Bros. Movie noted a lack of emotional depth (“It loses points for not engaging in a strong emotional core…