The first trailer has premiered for Universal Pictures and Illumination’s animated film adaptation of the “Super Mario Bros.” game franchise.
The film marks the first adaptation of the franchise, and a Nintendo property, since 1993’s infamous live-action take on Mario.
The voice cast for the film includes Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
Mario’s traditional voice actor, Charles Martinet, will also be involved in the film which Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic direct from a screenplay by Matthew Fogel.
“The Super Mario Bros.” is slated to open in cinemas on April 7th 2023.
