The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a co-production between Nintendo and Illumination, is now in theaters!
Along with the release, special Super Mario Theater locations and various campaigns are being held.
(This campaign is exclusive to Japan.)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Now in Theaters!
The co-production movie from Nintendo and Illumination, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, has begun its theatrical release!
This film is based on Super Mario Galaxy, which was released for the Wii.
Along with the release, special Super Mario Theater locations and various campaigns are being held.
Receive Exclusive Content by Checking in at the Movie Theater
By using the smartphone app Nintendo Today! to check in and record your viewing at the movie theater, you can enjoy various exclusive content such as original photo frames and wallpapers.
You can check in by using the camera to scan the movie posters displayed at the theater via the Movie Portal within the app.
You can choose your favorite from 8 variations of photo frames to take commemorative photos inside the theater.
Be sure to take advantage of this to download 8 variations of original smartphone wallpapers and save the date and location of your viewing as an event in the Nintendo Today! calendar!
Theater Gift: Character Card Set
Starting from Friday, April 24, 2026, the Character Card Set is being distributed as the first round of theater gifts.
This is a 5-card set that physically recreates 5 digital cards chosen from 40 variations available within Nintendo Today!, and you can look forward to seeing which characters are included.
The Super Mario Theater Is Born!
For a limited time from Friday, April 24, 2026, to Sunday, May 10, 2026, the special Super Mario Theater will be available at five TOHO Cinemas locations across Japan!
Mario and Yoshi will welcome you at the theater.
The theater offers plenty of elements to immerse you in the world of the film, including special seat covers that make you feel like you are watching the movie in the galaxy with Luma, screenings of a special video featuring Mamoru Miyano, who plays Mario, and Tasuku Hatanaka, who plays Luigi, and special theater gifts including a Special Bracelet.
Additionally, when you check in with Nintendo Today!, there is exclusive content where you can look for Mario and friends in the space that spreads across your smartphone screen.
The theaters hosting the Super Mario Theater are as follows:
- Hokkaido, TOHO Cinemas Susukino
- Tokyo, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills
Super Mario Theater
The Super Mario Theater is a fictional venue from the Super Mario franchise, most notably featured in the 1993 live-action film *Super Mario Bros.* as a nightclub owned by the villainous King Koopa. In the movie, it served as a central location where characters like Mario and Luigi confronted Bowser’s henchmen. While not a real-world cultural site, it remains a nostalgic reference for fans of the film’s quirky, cyberpunk-inspired take on the Mushroom Kingdom.TOHO Cinemas Susukino
TOHO Cinemas Susukino is a major movie theater complex located in the bustling Susukino entertainment district of Sapporo, Japan. Opened in 2007, it features multiple screens and state-of-the-art projection technology, including IMAX and 4DX formats. The cinema is part of the larger TOHO chain and has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists, contributing to Sapporo’s vibrant cultural scene.TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills
TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills is a major multiplex cinema located in the Roppongi Hills complex in Tokyo, Japan. Opened in 2003 as part of the larger Roppongi Hills development, it is known for hosting the Tokyo International Film Festival and features state-of-the-art screens, including an IMAX theatre. The venue is a key part of the area’s transformation into a modern cultural and entertainment hub.Nintendo Today!
Nintendo Today! is a digital news and information platform launched by Nintendo in 2025, designed to provide fans with official updates, game announcements, and behind-the-scenes content directly from the company. It serves as a modern successor to earlier communication channels like Nintendo Direct and the company’s website, aiming to create a more immediate and engaging connection with its global audience. The platform reflects Nintendo’s long history of adapting to digital trends, building on its legacy since its founding in 1889 as a playing card company.Movie Portal
The Movie Portal is a well-known cultural site in the Ukrainian city of Odesa, famous for its role in the 1925 Soviet silent film *Battleship Potemkin*. It consists of a grand stone staircase leading down to the harbor, where a key scene of the film was shot, and it has since become a symbol of both cinematic history and the city’s heritage. Today, the site is a popular tourist attraction, often visited by film enthusiasts and those interested in early 20th-century Soviet art.Wii
Wii is a motion-controlled home video game console released by Nintendo in 2006, known for its innovative wireless remote controller that detects movement in three dimensions. It became a cultural phenomenon by attracting casual and non-traditional gamers with accessible titles like *Wii Sports* and *Wii Fit*, selling over 101 million units worldwide. As the first major console to prioritize motion-based gameplay, the Wii significantly expanded the gaming audience and influenced future interactive entertainment.Super Mario Galaxy
Super Mario Galaxy is a 2007 platform video game developed by Nintendo for the Wii console, featuring Mario on a cosmic adventure to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. The game is renowned for its innovative gravity-based gameplay, where players navigate spherical planets and galaxies, and for its orchestral soundtrack. It received critical acclaim for its creative level design and is considered one of the greatest video games of all time, winning multiple Game of the Year awards.Mario
“Mario” likely refers to the iconic video game character created by Nintendo. First appearing in the 1981 arcade game *Donkey Kong* as “Jumpman,” he was renamed Mario and became the star of the *Super Mario* series, beginning with *Super Mario Bros.* in 1985. This cultural icon has since become synonymous with video gaming worldwide, starring in countless adventures that have shaped the industry.
