MORE Mario and Nintendo Movies Hollywood Star Excited for Bright Future

Fans of Nintendo and Mario can look forward to a bright future for film adaptations as Hollywood star Chris Pratt shares his excitement about what's to come. With the success of the Super Mario Bros. film, a second installment is planned for Spring 2026. Pratt, famous for his roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, voiced Mario in the first Super Mario Bros. film and expressed his willingness to be involved in future Nintendo projects. Pratt hinted at a deluge of stories from the Mario and Nintendo universes over the next decade, reflecting on the joy working on the project and his eagerness for the future. Meanwhile, there are also hints at potential developments regarding a The Legend of Zelda film. The string of adaptations is speculated to bring a similar high production value as seen with the Super Mario Bros. adaptation.

The Super Mario Bros. film quickly became a sensational hit, breaking records in its first week and demonstrating the strong potential of video game adaptations, suggesting a positive reception for future projects.

The synergy between video games and movies has been increasingly prominent, with franchises like Super Mario Bros. and potentially The Legend of Zelda bridging the gap between interactive entertainment and cinematic experiences. The Super Mario Bros. film not only opened the door for more Nintendo properties to hit the big screen but also set a high standard for the quality of video game adaptations. The anticipation for the next film and the mention of further Nintendo adaptations by Chris Pratt signals a significant expansion of video game universes into other forms of media, reflecting the growing trend of video game-based movies and the cultural impact of gaming icons like Mario and Zelda.