Super Mario Galaxy Movie Warps Onto Digital This May

Universal Pictures has been betting big on Nintendo, and they aren’t slowing down any time soon. With all the heavy hitters crowding theaters this year, Universal decided to toss another plumber-shaped hat into the ring with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which blasted into cinemas this April. If you’re still catching your breath from last year’s Super Mario Bros. Movie demolishing the box office (only losing out to Barbie by a hair), you’re not alone. That one made over $1.3 billion worldwide, so, naturally, there was no way Universal was just going to call it a day.

This time out, Mario, Luigi, and the mushroom crew are tackling a way bigger cosmic mess—Bowser Jr. (voiced by Bennie Safdie of all people) kidnaps Princess Rosalina and plans to harness her galaxy powers for a ridiculously oversized doomsday cannon. So we’re squarely in the deep end of Nintendo’s universe lore, and some of the casting raised plenty of eyebrows.

Big Box Office, Split Opinions

Let’s be real: critical reactions to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are all over the map. Fans? Divided. Critics? Same deal. But none of that has stopped the box office juggernaut. The movie had the best opening weekend for any film released in 2026 so far and is clinging tight to the number one spot globally with almost $850 million already in the bank. Clearly, the power of nostalgia and Nintendo iconography is almost untouchable—even if some fans wish the writers would just slow down with the Rainbow Roads.

The Stream Is Coming Sooner Than You Expect

Here’s the real surprise: if you spaced on catching Galaxy in theaters, you won’t be waiting long for a home release. According to When To Stream, Universal isn’t wasting any time. The movie heads to VOD and digital platforms on Tuesday, May 19. That’s a mere 48 days after the April 1st theatrical run started—pretty fast, but honestly, that’s the new normal lately.

Mario And Friends...And A Few Odd Newcomers

There’s zero surprise in the main cast returning:

• Chris Pratt back as Mario
• Charlie Day voicing Luigi (still love that casting)
• Anya Taylor-Joy taking on Peach duties
• Keegan-Michael Key as a very caffeinated Toad
• Jack Black, who now seems like he was born to play Bowser

But for anyone dialed in to Nintendo deep cuts, there’s more: Brie Larson shows up as Princess Rosalina (that’s the cosmic ruler, not your classic damsel). Bennie Safdie, known for indie dramas and Safdie Bros. chaos, is now Bowser Jr.—did not see that coming. Donald Glover is Yoshi (finally giving the dino a voice), and Glen Powell joins as Fox McCloud from the Star Fox series—a fun crossover that’s pretty inside for anyone who grew up with an SNES.

"This movie put Mario, Luigi, and their team on a new adventure that pits them against Bowser Jr., who kidnaps Princess Rosalina to drain her power for a universe-destroying cannon."

In case Universal wasn’t clear: they’re building a cinematic Nintendo multiverse, and honestly, I’d watch a movie where Fox McCloud just gets stuck in traffic.

Bottom line: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is setting major records, even if the reviews are a mess, and you can stream it at home before Memorial Day. Who knows what crossover is next? Keep an eye out for the next phase—Universal hasn’t exactly been subtle about wanting to make more.