Following the momentum of last November’s dedicated Nintendo Direct for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Nintendo has announced a follow-up digital showcase. While the previous event pulled back the curtain on the sequel to 2023’s record-breaking cinematic hit, this second livestream promises an even more granular look at Mario’s upcoming interstellar journey. In a rare scheduling move, the presentation is set to air over the weekend on Saturday, January 25, at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET. You can tune in to the broadcast via Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.
Viewers should temper their expectations regarding interactive media, as Nintendo has been explicit about the scope of the presentation. This broadcast is singularly focused on the film; those hoping for a surprise game reveal or a new title announcement will be left wanting. The official event description leaves no room for ambiguity, stating: “Please note that no game information will be included in this presentation.”
Our previous look at the film introduced pivotal new cast members, most notably Brie Larson as the ethereal Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr. The earlier showcase also featured updates from industry icons Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, who confirmed the project was in its final stages of post-production. To prepare for the cosmic sequel, you can revisit the original reveal trailer, explore the recently debuted Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 collection on Nintendo Switch, or read our comprehensive review of the first Super Mario Bros. Movie.
