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"Super Mario World: Sequel Announced and Retracted by NBCUniversal"

By OliverMay 23,2025

It appears that we may have an early glimpse into the title of the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, thanks to a premature reveal in an NBCUniversal press release. The release, which was meant to highlight upcoming content for their Upfront Showcase, inadvertently mentioned "Super Mario World" as one of the forthcoming films from Universal Pictures and Illumination set to stream on Peacock.

The internet quickly caught wind of this slip-up, and it didn't take long for Universal to edit the press release, removing all references to Mario. The original text listed "Super Mario World, Shrek, and Minions," alongside known sequels like Shrek 5 and Minions 3. This suggests that "Super Mario World" might be a working or umbrella title rather than the final name for the Mario movie sequel.

Interestingly, "Super Mario World" is a more specific title compared to a generic "Super Mario" or "Super Mario Bros.," which lends some credibility to the speculation. The title "Super Mario World" resonates well with fans, given its connection to the popular 1990 video game of the same name.

Warning! Spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow:

This early reveal has sparked excitement and speculation among fans, eager to see what adventures await in the next installment of the Mario cinematic universe.

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