The highly anticipated Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to broaden its cinematic universe with the confirmed appearance of Fox McCloud, the iconic hero from Nintendo’s beloved Star Fox series. Nintendo recently thrilled fans by unveiling a new poster showcasing the character and his signature Arwing, all rendered in the distinct animation style of Illumination.
With the film’s release date of April 1 fast approaching, this significant announcement has further ignited speculation among the fanbase regarding Nintendo’s potential plans for a future Super Smash Bros.-centric film. Given that this sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie will partially take place in the vastness of space, Fox McCloud’s intergalactic debut aligns perfectly with the narrative.
Fox McCloud’s inclusion echoes prior confirmations of other characters not traditionally associated with the Mushroom Kingdom, such as Pikmin and R.O.B., who are also slated to appear in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The presence of these characters—all prominent figures in the Super Smash Bros. franchise but otherwise unconnected to Mario’s world—strongly fuels the ongoing discussions and theories across online forums about an eventual *Smash Bros.* cinematic crossover. Fans are already buzzing with speculation, with some even theorizing about a post-credits appearance by Master Hand, the primary antagonist from *Super Smash Bros.*.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will feature a dynamic blend of new and returning voice talent. Newcomers include Brie Larson as Rosalina, Donald Glover as Yoshi, and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. They join the familiar voices of Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, and Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek.