Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming animated movie based on Nintendo’s famed “Super Mario Bros.” gaming franchise has set its cast and release date.
Chris Pratt leads the group as Mario alongside Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach) Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Seth Rogen (Donkey Kong), Fred Armisen (Cranky Kong), Kevin Michael Richardson (Kamek) and Sebastian Maniscalco (Spike).
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic (“Teen Titans Go! To the Movies”) direct from a script by “Minions: The Rise of Gru” screenwriter Matthew Fogel. Chris Meledandri and Mario’s creator Shigeru Miyamoto will produce.
Universal Pictures will distribute the film which has set a U.S. release of December 21st 2022, with an international rollout to follow shortly afterwards. The news was announced as a part of Thursday’s Nintendo Direct presentation.
The Super Mario Bros. Animated Film movie is heading to theaters in North America on 12/21/22!
Check out the voice cast for the upcoming movie below pic.twitter.com/Xj31P6hk6y
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 23, 2021
Source: Nintendo
