New Super Mario Bros. Movie trailer showcases Peach, Donkey Kong, and Mario Kart
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to debut globally in April, and now we have a second trailer that showcases more of the movie adaptation of the beloved Mushroom Kingdom.
The new trailer kicks off with Mario entering a colosseum-like arena, only fought on a thin, red platform. He then gets his ass beat by Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong, who doesn’t speak a single word before pummeling the poor plumber.
It’s clear that in this movie Mario is out of his depth, a newbie in a strange world, quite unlike the polished professional we see in modern Mario games.
Another key highlight is Jack Black’s Bowser interrogating Charlie Day’s Luigi, to which he cries: “Do you think I know every human being with a mustache wearing an identical outfit with a hat with the letter of his first name on it? Because I don’t!” Very good.
Bowser is portrayed to be incredibly intimidating here, as Princess Peach also takes the spotlight, with Anya Taylor-Joy’s voice bringing the princess to life as she arms herself for war, trains Mario, and even takes control of a fire flower, giving the royal an appropriate outfit change.
We also get snapshots of Toads being cute, Captain Toad himself journeying with Mario, the Tanuki Suit power-up from the games, and much more.
The trailer finally climaxes with a Mario Kart race down Rainbow Road, with Chris Pratt’s Mario letting out a surprisingly muted “wahoo” as the plumber drifts down the track.
All in all The Super Mario Bros. Movie is managing to impress with every subsequent showcase of new footage, and we’re very excited to see the full thing in cinemas this April.
Peach wielding a Fire Flower
Princess Peach's throne room
The Mario Brothers
