Super Mario Galaxy Post-Credits Scenes Confirmed — What Really Happens

So, yes, Super Mario is back on the big screen—and this time, he’s not just running around the Mushroom Kingdom. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally landed in theaters, but honestly, the internet has already ruined pretty much every surprise the film had in its warp pipe. If you care about spoilers, now’s your last chance to bail.

Mario Goes Intergalactic (And Brings Friends... And Enemies... And Future Franchise Fodder)

The new film cranks things up a notch (or ten) compared to the last outing. This time, Mario (voiced again by Chris Pratt), Luigi (Charlie Day), Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key) blast off into outer space—the kind of sequel escalation you’d expect from a blockbuster with absolutely zero chill.

Our villains' roster expands too: Bowser Jr. (Benny Safdie) is running amok, creating headaches for everybody, while good old dad Bowser (Jack Black) ends up... well, we’ll get there. The movie also packs in a bunch of Nintendo legacy characters that fans have been wanting for a while.

New Faces (& Familiar Voices)

• Yoshi (the dino every kid loved): Now voiced by Donald Glover
• Rosalina (Mario Galaxy royalty): Brie Larson steps into the sparkly shoes
• Fox McCloud (yes, from Star Fox): Glen Powell takes the stick as Nintendo starts to hint at a bigger cinematic universe

If it feels like Nintendo is laying the groundwork for a bunch of spin-offs, you’re not imagining it. The film’s mid-credits sequence is basically a giant neon sign pointing toward more movies.

The Mid-Credits Scene: Who Needs Subtlety?

So, after the main adventure wraps up, there’s a mid-credits scene where Nintendo flat-out teases their franchise ambitions. Fox McCloud is seen ‘chatting’ with a Toad prison guard about the fate of Bowser Jr. and Bowser—father and son are now cooling their heels in a Mushroom Kingdom jail.

Here’s where things get a little weird (in a fun way): Lumalee, the cutesy yet straight-up nihilistic Luma from the last Mario movie, shows up as a prison guard—and seems deeply thrilled by the job. Makes sense for that character, honestly.

As Fox heads off for his next mission, the movie all but winks at the audience. Nothing official about a Star Fox spin-off yet, but Nintendo did cast Glen Powell, so it’s hard not to feel like it’s just a matter of time before Fox gets his own spotlight.

'We want to release new movies more consistently,' Nintendo has said—so expect that door to stay wide open.

The Post-Credits Tag: Enter Princess Daisy (Again)

There’s also a quick scene after the credits—Nintendo really is working overtime on setup here. This takes us back to the Gateway Galaxy, where Peach and Toad first bump into Fox McCloud earlier in the movie. We see an Ukiki (those annoying little monkeys from Yoshi’s Island, if your memory goes back that far) trying to rob a galaxy guest.

But this time, Princess Daisy swoops in and rather glamorously smacks the Ukiki with her gloved hand—think of the animated moves pulled straight from Super Smash Bros. No lines, just that statement moment.

If you care about Mario lore, it’s worth remembering Daisy’s weird cinematic history. She actually beat Peach to live-action movies way back in 1993’s legendarily bizarre Super Mario Bros. (played there by Samantha Mathis). Since then, it’s mostly been cameo duty in spin-off games like Mario Kart and Mario Tennis. Her big-screen return is probably overdue—and who knows, maybe Nintendo wants to give her more than a glorified cameo next time.

What’s Next for Nintendo Movies?

With The Super Mario Galaxy Movie joining the Nintendo Cinematic... whatever, the next film in line is actually The Legend of Zelda (yes, live-action this time). That one’s due out May 7, 2027—mark your calendars, Zelda fans. Whether Nintendo turns the whole thing into a full-blown interconnected universe probably depends on Mario’s box office results. The critics may not love this thing, but considering how bulletproof Nintendo remains, I’d expect plenty more galaxy-hopping, princess-punching, and space-fox flying in the future.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Cast

Here’s the voice lineup for the major players:

• Mario: Chris Pratt
• Luigi: Charlie Day
• Peach: Anya Taylor-Joy
• Toad: Keegan-Michael Key
• Bowser: Jack Black
• Bowser Jr.: Benny Safdie
• Yoshi: Donald Glover
• Rosalina: Brie Larson
• Fox McCloud: Glen Powell