If you’re looking to watch a new action animated movie, you’ll want to know where to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie, based on the popular video game franchise.
The first CGI movie adaptation of Nintendo’s hit video game franchise, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, brings the classic characters of the game to the big screen and allows viewers to enjoy a new adventure in the spectacular Mushroom Kingdom.
Several video game movie adaptations have been released over the years, with varying degrees of success. Films such as Tomb Raider and Sonic the Hedgehog have seen critical and commercial success in cinemas. But The Super Mario Bros. Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, will mark the first time in 30 years that Nintendo will license their video game properties for film adaptations.
Released in theaters by Universal Studios on April 5, 2023, this film has grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide and broken multiple box-office records. It has become the highest-grossing film that is based on a video game.
Where To Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Critics have described the movie as “a colorful animated adventure,” and audiences have expressed their delight at seeing the beloved Super Mario Bros. characters come to life in cinema. With a strongly praised cast and high-quality animation, this film is set to become the most popular video game movie ever released. You can watch it for yourself by buying or renting the movie on Prime Video now.
What Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie All About?
The movie sees the beloved brothers working their own plumbing business in Brooklyn (where we also meet Mario and Luigi’s family members). While working underground to fix a water main, they are accidentally sucked into a Warp Pipe and are separated. Mario lands in the Mushroom Kingdom where he meets the ruler, Princess Peach. The evil Koopa king Bowser of the Dark Lands wants to marry the princess and kidnaps Luigi to threaten Mario. Together, Mario and Princess Peach team together with Toad and Donkey Kong to rescue Luigi and stop Bowser from taking over the Mushroom Kingdom once and for all.
This is not the first time Mario and Luigi have been seen on the big screen. But while the 1993 live-action film bombed at the box office and was viewed as a disappointment by critics and audiences, the 2023 movie is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year. Universal has greatly succeeded with its Illumination branch of animated movies, including popular franchises such as Despicable Me and Sing.
With animation that stays true to its source material and a catchy soundtrack of songs, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is being set up to kickstart another triumphant era for Universal Studios. It’s guaranteed to bring a sense of happiness and nostalgia to those who grew up playing Nintendo video games.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anna Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser — providing delightful takes on the main Super Mario Bros. characters.
What’s The Cheapest Way To Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
Right now, the best way to watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie is to buy or rent it on Prime Video. It can normally be rented for $24.99 or bought for $29.99 (and is currently on sale for $21.24 to rent or $26.24 to buy). It’s also expected that as a result of a new deal made with Universal Studios, The Super Mario Bros. Movie will also begin streaming on Peacock by August 5. With a new captivating story and animation that stays true to the original video game, The Super Mario Bros. Movie promises adventure and nostalgia to all those who had fun playing the games on their TVs at home.
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
