Exciting news for fans of The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have surfaced prematurely, as an NBCUniversal press release hinted at the potential title for the sequel. According to reports circulating online, the press release initially listed "Super Mario World" as one of the upcoming films from Universal Pictures and Illumination, slated to eventually stream on Peacock. However, this mention was swiftly removed from the document, sparking speculation and excitement among fans.
The original press release grouped "Super Mario World" alongside "Shrek" and "Minions," which are understood to refer to Shrek 5 and Minions 3, respectively. This suggests that "Super Mario World" might be a placeholder or an umbrella term rather than the final title for the Mario sequel. Given that the upcoming Shrek and Minions films are not simply titled "Shrek" and "Minions," it's plausible that the same applies to the Mario movie.
Despite the ambiguity, "Super Mario World" stands out as a more specific title than a generic "Super Mario" or "Super Mario Bros." This has led to speculation that it could indeed be the chosen name for the sequel. For those familiar with the Mario franchise, "Super Mario World" evokes the classic 1990 Super Nintendo game, which introduced beloved characters and iconic levels.
***Warning!** Spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow: