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In summary:
- Tech Advisor analyzes the streaming release timeline for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel to 2023’s successful animated Mario film that grossed $629 million worldwide.
- Based on Universal Pictures’ typical release patterns, the movie is expected to arrive on VOD platforms between May 5-12, 2026, approximately 34-41 days after its cinema debut.
- The film will likely stream on Peacock in late summer 2026, then move to Netflix in winter before returning to Peacock permanently.
Following the huge success of the animated 2023 Mario film, it’s no surprise that the sequel is drawing crowds. Packed to the brim with references to the games, the flick is winning the hearts of gamers and young audiences alike – at the time of writing, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has grossed $629 million worldwide.
The best way to find out whether it lives up to its hype is to see it at the cinema. However, if you’d like to know right now when Mario and Luigi can pay you a visit at home, keep reading.
How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie now
The film is currently available exclusively in cinemas.
In the UK, you can book tickets via the Vue, Showcase, Odeon or Cineworld websites.
In the US, tickets are available from AMC Theatres, Fandango or Atom Tickets.
Here’s the trailer:
When is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie available on VOD?
Universal Pictures, which produced the new Mario film, hasn’t yet revealed details about its digital premiere. However, we’ll try to predict when the movie will be released on VOD platforms.
The new flick is a massive hit. Universal’s most successful releases tend to appear on VOD about a month after their cinema debut. Jurassic World Rebirth and Wicked: For Good hit digital 34 and 39 days after opening in theatres, respectively. The Super Mario Bros. Movie from 2023 was available to rent and buy after 41 days.
Therefore, we estimate that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie could drop on VOD between 5 May and 12 May 2026.
When will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie be released on DVD/Blu-ray?
Most of Universal’s movies drop on DVD and Blu-ray a month after their digital premiere. However, some films have been released earlier, such as Wicked: For Good, which appeared in stores after spending only 21 days on VOD platforms.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may appear in stores between 26 May and 16 June 2026.
When will The Super Mario Galaxy Movie be released on streaming?
In the US, Universal Pictures movies premiere on Peacock. Based on previous releases, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie may become available to stream approximately two months after its DVD premiere.
While it’s hard to predict the exact date, the Peacock release is likely to occur in late summer 2026. After spending four months on Peacock, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will move to Netflix – this will most likely happen in the winter of 2026. After ten months, the animation will return to Peacock again.
In the UK, the film could be available on Now. However, there’s no word on when it could happen.
