The Super Mario Bros Movie Sequel Leads Nintendo’s Mario Day 2024 Celebrations

March 10th may have come and gone, but the celebration of Mario Day continues! In a series of major announcements, Nintendo has revealed new details about upcoming Mario releases on the Switch.

First and foremost, fans of the iconic plumber were treated to the news that a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently in production with partner Illumination. Set to hit theaters on April 3rd, 2026 in the US and other selected territories, this highly anticipated follow-up promises to bring even more adventure and excitement to the Mario universe.

But that wasn’t all! In addition to the movie announcement, Nintendo also revealed release dates for two highly anticipated Mario games on the Switch: Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door is now slated for release on May 23rd, 2024, while Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD is now set to launch on June 27th.

And if all of that wasn’t enough, members of Nintendo Switch Online will soon have even more Mario games to enjoy, as Dr. Mario, Mario Golf and Mario Tennis make their debut on the service in just two days on March 12th.

It’s been a big year for Mario fans, and with these latest announcements, it’s clear that Nintendo is committed to delivering even more excitement and adventure to the beloved plumber’s universe. So grab your hat and red cap, because the fun is just getting started! #MarioDay #SuperMarioBros #NintendoSwitch

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