Trending Now - Donald Glover Joins Cast of Super Mario Galaxy Movie as Yoshi
WHO:
Donald Glover, Emmy-winning actor, cast as Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Chris Pratt, returning to voice Mario.
Charlie Day, returning to voice Luigi.
Jack Black, returning to voice Bowser.
Anya Taylor-Joy, returning to voice Princess Peach.
Keegan-Michael Key, returning to voice Toad.
Kevin Michael Richardson, returning to voice Kamek.
Luis Guzman, cast as Wart.
Issa Rae, cast as Honey Queen.
Benny Safdie, cast as Bowser Jr.
Brie Larson, cast as Princess Rosalina.
Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, directors of the film.
Chris Meledandri, Illumination CEO and producer.
WHAT:
Donald Glover will voice Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released in 2023.
The film follows Mario and friends as they face Bowser and his son, travel to new planets, and encounter Birdo.
The movie is produced by Nintendo and Illumination and distributed by Universal.
The film is set to be released in theaters on April 1, 2026.
WHERE:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is produced by Illumination and Nintendo, and distributed by Universal.
WHEN:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is scheduled for release on April 1, 2026.
The original The Super Mario Bros. Movie was released in 2023.
Donald Glover's final album as Childish Gambino, Bando Stone and the New World, was released in July 2024.
WHY:
The sequel continues the story of Mario, Luigi, and Peach after their victory over Bowser in the original movie.
HOW:
The casting announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct livestream on Monday.
(UPDATED March 10, 2026 07:17 UTC)
In an exciting casting announcement made during a Nintendo Direct livestream last Monday, Donald Glover has been cast as Yoshi in the upcoming film, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which is set to hit theaters on April 1, 2026. The sequel brings back familiar voices, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, while introducing new characters like Wart, voiced by Luis Guzman, and Honey Queen, voiced by Issa Rae. This film continues the adventures of Mario and friends as they face Bowser and his son, travel to new planets, and encounter Birdo, following their victory over Bowser in the original movie released in 2023.