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The Super Mario Bros. Movieis heading to Netflix in time for the holidays. Which holidays? At least some of the cold ones. Perhaps that will provide consolation for those unfortunate penguins in the film’s opening scene.
Technically,The Super Mario Bros. Moviehas been streaming on Peacocksince August, giving the smash (bros.) hit video game adaptation plenty of time to build on its already massively successful theatrical run. But now, theSuper Mario Bros. Movielooking into a second home at Netflix, much like retired couples flocking down to Florida for the winter. For people looking to enjoy something light-hearted and color-saturated with their loved ones during their preferred holidays, this is coming at the right time. Even better, it’s bringing some friends.
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Deadlinereports thatThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewill officially hit Netflix on December 3rd. This gives folks celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, and even the underdog hero Festivus a chance to come together for a formal viewing of the movie whereJack Black sings a love song as a dragon turtle. Unfortunately, National Pie Day on December 1st will miss the window. The world can be cruel sometimes.
JoiningThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewill be a slew of other family-friendly films between November and December on Netflix. For one, December will see the release of thecharming stop-motion seriesPokémon Concierge, though no specific date has been announced. The other releases include Brandy’sBest. Christmas. Ever!on November 16th, the animated filmLeofrom Adam Sandler on November 21st,The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holidayand the Jennifer Garner/Ed Helms body swap comedyFamily Switchon November 30th, and finally the long-anticipated sequelChicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggeton December 15th.
The Super Mario Bros. Moviesees the beloved Nintendo franchise move to the big screen via the animation of Illumination and evenSuper Mario Bros.creator Shigeru Miyamoto serving as executive producer. Brothers Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) are everyman plumbers in the city who find themselves plunged into the alternate world of the Mushroom Kingdom. There, they become separated, leading Mario to muster his courage and rescue his brother fromBlack’s imposing yet lovestruck Bowser. But he can only do this with the help of the Kingdom’s colorful characters, including Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy), Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), Donkey Kong (Seth Rogen), and more.
Families, friends, and other such gatherings will likely relish the opportunity to enjoy this romp through Nintendo’s unsubtle yet surprisingly comfy world on the streaming platform of their choice. It’s always nice to have something available to watch from multiple sources because it simply means more people get to enjoy it. That’s never a bad thing.
The Super Mario Bros. Moviecomes to Netflix on December 3rd, 2023.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers and brothers Mario and Luigi are transported through a mysterious pipe to a magical new world. But when the siblings are separated, an epic adventure begins.
