Nintendo and Illumination have revealed that Fox McCloud will appear in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The news about the Star Fox leader was shared on social media, alongside the character’s official poster to promote the movie.
Reacting to the reveal on social media, Fox McCloud’s original character designer Takaya Imamura wrote: “Overwhelmed with emotion. Thank you, Miyamoto-san.”
The film stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek, Brie Larson as Rosalina, Luis Guzmán as Wart, Issae Rae as Honey Queen and Donald Glover as Yoshi.
“Mario and Luigi, the twin plumbers, apply their ‘let’s-a-go’ attitude to solve everyday problems all over their new home of the Mushroom Kingdom,” the movie’s story synopsis reads. “As they support Princess Peach and work to reform a miniaturised imprisoned Bowser, they meet a new companion – Yoshi.
“Princess Peach’s birthday party sparks a galactic adventure, sending the brothers into space to stop Bowser Jr.’s wicked ambitions and save Rosalina. The addition of the beloved characters Rosalina and Bowser Jr. adds extra spice of big action, comedy, and some shocking revelations to the adventure!”
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be released in theatres in the United States “and many additional markets globally” from Wednesday 1 April 2026. It will be released in Japan on 24 April 2026, and in other select territories throughout April.
