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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits Digital on May 19

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on digital storefronts May 19 with over one hour of exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content, less than two months after its theatrical debut. The release includes detailed featurettes on the cast, music, settings and Easter eggs as the film tops the 2026 box office with $942 million earned to date.

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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie releases digitally on May 19 with over an hour of exclusive bonus content on its creation, cast, settings, themes, music, power-ups, and Easter eggs. Blu-ray arrives June 16. It earns $942 million at the box office, leading 2026 films, while Illumination and Nintendo plan more animated Nintendo movies.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming to digital platforms just about a month and a half since its theatrical release in April. Illumination and Nintendo’s animated sequel will be available on digital storefronts on May 19, according to Universal’s announcement.

Digital copies will feature over one hour of exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content. The material includes multiple featurettes with favorite characters that delve into the film’s creation, cast, settings, themes, music, power-ups and hidden details.

NEXT LEVEL: MAKING THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE goes behind the scenes of this epic journey across the cosmos. It features the visionary creators at Nintendo, the acclaimed filmmakers and artists of Illumination, and the extraordinary cast who redefined these iconic characters as they reveal the artistry behind every meticulously crafted moment.

CAST OF CHARACTERS explores how this impeccable cast masterfully embodied the iconic MARIO BROS. characters, honoring their legacy while captivating audiences across generations worldwide. Segments cover Mario & Luigi, Peach & Rosalina, Bowser & Bowser Jr., and Toad & Yoshi.

EXPLORING THE GALAXY is guided by the filmmakers and cast as audiences embark on a journey through the film’s most iconic settings, revealing the thoughtful layers of nostalgia embedded in each one. GALACTIC THEMATICS delves into the emotional core of any SUPER MARIO BROS. film, which lies in its relationships, examining the alliances that are tested, the connections that are broken, and those that endure and evolve forever.

COSMIC TUNES features composer Brian Tyler inviting audiences inside his creative process as he reimagines the franchise’s iconic game music as a powerful cinematic score that drives the action and elevates this epic adventure. POWER-UPS takes a closer look at the many power-ups featured in the film, explores how the filmmakers selected which to include, and includes the cast sharing their personal favorites, noting there is no greater tool in the galaxy than a perfectly timed power-up.

SECRETS OF THE GALAXY addresses the film’s cleverly hidden Easter eggs that invite fans to return again and again to catch them all. The filmmakers and cast offer insider guidance on where to look, what to watch for, and the surprises waiting to be discovered.

A physical copy will be available when The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes to Blu-ray on June 16. The film has lagged slightly behind its predecessor at the box office, which made over a billion dollars in theaters in 2023. The Galaxy movie has still made over $942 million in theaters thus far, positioning it as the top earner in 2026 by a large margin.

Illumination and Nintendo are working on more movies in its animated Nintendo universe, with the next film coming out in 2028.
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