The Super Mario

The Super Mario film series brings Nintendo's iconic video game franchise to the big screen, translating the colorful world of the Mushroom Kingdom into animated feature films. Based on one of the most beloved and enduring properties in gaming history, the series follows the adventures of Mario, Luigi, and their friends as they navigate fantastical landscapes filled with power-ups, castles, and memorable characters. The series draws from over four decades of video game lore, adapting elements from classic platformers, kart racers, and galaxy-spanning adventures. The films capture the whimsical tone and visual style that have made the games a cultural touchstone across multiple generations, featuring familiar locations like the Mushroom Kingdom and recognizable power-ups such as Super Mushrooms and Fire Flowers. As a collaboration between Nintendo and Illumination, the film series represents a significant expansion of the Mario brand into theatrical animation, bringing together Hollywood filmmaking resources with Nintendo's direct creative involvement to ensure authenticity to the source material.