Milestone Years
- 5th Anniversary: April 5, 2028
- 10th Anniversary: April 5, 2033
- 15th Anniversary: April 5, 2038
- 20th Anniversary: April 5, 2043
Inspiration Behind the Movie
The film is inspired by Nintendo’s iconic Super Mario video game series, which debuted in the 1980s. The creators aimed to craft a narrative that honors the games’ rich history while introducing the characters and world to a new generation through animation.
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- Box Office Success: The film grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film based on a video game and the highest-grossing film produced by Illumination.
- Voice Acting Debut: This marks Chris Pratt’s first role as a voice actor in an animated feature film.
- Cameo Appearance: Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in the video games, makes cameo appearances as Mario’s Dad and Giuseppe.
- Musical Homage: The film’s score incorporates themes from the original Super Mario games, composed by Koji Kondo.
- Sequel Announcement: A sequel is scheduled for release on April 3, 2026.
Food Ideas
- Mushroom Kingdom Pizza: Personal pizzas topped with mushroom slices to represent the game’s iconic power-ups.
- Super Star Cookies: Star-shaped sugar cookies decorated with yellow icing and edible glitter.
- Fire Flower Cupcakes: Cupcakes with red and yellow swirled frosting, resembling the Fire Flower power-up.
- Question Block Brownies: Brownies cut into squares and decorated with a yellow question mark, mimicking the game’s mystery blocks.
- Yoshi’s Fruit Punch: A vibrant green punch made with lime sherbet and lemon-lime soda.
Release Date: April 5, 2023
Summary:
Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi are transported to the Mushroom Kingdom, where they become entangled in a battle against the villainous Bowser. Alongside Princess Peach and other allies, they embark on a quest to save the kingdom and reunite their family. A vibrant adventure that brings the beloved video game characters to life.
Genre(s) and MPAA Rating: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, PG
Key Cast Members:
Chris Pratt (Mario), Anya Taylor-Joy (Princess Peach), Charlie Day (Luigi), Jack Black (Bowser), Keegan-Michael Key (Toad), Seth Rogen (Donkey Kong)
Ways to Celebrate
- Costume Contest: Encourage guests to dress as their favorite Super Mario characters for a themed viewing party.
- Mario Kart Tournament: Set up a gaming station for friendly Mario Kart competitions before or after the movie.
- Trivia Challenge: Test attendees’ knowledge with trivia questions about the Super Mario franchise.
- DIY Craft Station: Provide materials for creating paper Mario hats or decorating character masks.
- Themed Photo Booth: Create a backdrop featuring elements from the Mushroom Kingdom for fun photo opportunities.
Filming Locations
- As an animated feature, the movie was produced by Illumination’s studios, with creative input from Nintendo. The vibrant visuals were crafted digitally, drawing inspiration from the diverse worlds within the Super Mario games.
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