By: Alexander Taylor
Staff Writer
Illumination’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) has made history as the most successful Video Game adaptation of all time, grossing over $600 Million worldwide. The highly anticipated film was released on April 5th, 2023, and since then has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film features an all-star cast including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Mario. The movie brings these characters to new heights in a colorful and exciting adventure that appeals to fans worldwide.
While other film adaptations have struggled to find success on the big screen, including the original Super Mario Bros. film from 1993, The Super Mario Bros movie proves that with the right creative vision and execution, these beloved properties can translate into successful cinematic experiences.