Recently, followers of Super Mario Bros. have experienced a wave of rumors about the title of the next animated film about the famous plumber. It all started with a slip of the tongue on the NBCUniversal website, where a highly anticipated title briefly appeared: Super Mario WorldThis fact, although quickly corrected by the company, has sparked all sorts of theories surrounding a sequel to the successful film that broke box office records in 2023.
The appearance of the name Super Mario World has not gone unnoticed. The first installment grossed more than 1.360 million in theaters and established itself as the most successful video game adaptation to date. Therefore, any news about the long-awaited sequel generates great excitement among the public and specialized media.
The origin of the leak
The chain NBCUniversal, linked to both the distribution and streaming of films Nintendo e Illumination Entertainment, was the one who briefly listed "Super Mario World" among his upcoming releases. The curious thing is that the name disappeared a few hours later, fueling suspicions that it was a information given in advance in errorNeither Nintendo nor Illumination have officially confirmed this title so far, keeping the final name a mystery.
This leak occurred in the context of a statement about the New content coming to Peacock's catalog, NBCUniversal's streaming service. Along with expected names like Minions, Shrek y M3GAN 2.0, the sequel to Super Mario Bros appeared under the title that is now the focus of the conversation: Super Mario World.
Why "Super Mario World"?
The possible title Super Mario World It makes perfect sense within the Nintendo universe. It is known for being one of the most iconic video games in the series, released on Super Nintendo (SNES) in 1990. This game was the first in which it appeared Yoshi, Mario's inseparable companion. Precisely, the scene post-credits of the original film anticipated the arrival of this character, suggesting that he will play an important role in the sequel.
Furthermore, the use of this name could indicate that the new history will unfold in Dinosaur Land, the central setting of the video game. This would open the door to the appearance of new characters, As the Koopalings, already the expansion of the Mario cinematic universe.
Reaction of companies and the public
The swift removal of the name from the official website and the absence of any statements has contributed to fueling the speculation. Fans were quick to remember that, although "Super Mario World" It would be a logical and easily recognizable title for a large part of the public, it could generate some confusion among those who fondly remember the SNES video game.
However, Nintendo's strategy of keep the secret about him definitive name could be part of its regular marketing campaign, preparing viewers for a more impactful announcement as the release date approaches, set for April 3th 2026.
A box office success and expectations for the sequel
The success of the first film, which has come to compete in box office with major animated titles such as Frozen 2 y Inside Out 2, puts the very high bar. The sequel, whatever its final title, maintains a media attention reinforced not only by nostalgic interest, but also by the promise of introduce new adventures and characters in the Mario universe.
This situation has given rise to speculation about the plot, possible nods to other installments of the saga and the return of voices regions , the Chris Pratt (Mario) or Jack Black (Bowser). In addition, you can review information about the overlays on the film that could influence the story. For now, the only thing that is certain is the release date and global expectation surrounding the project.
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