Universal Studios Celebrates 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'

Limited-time experiences, themed food and merchandise coming to Universal parks

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are inviting guests to celebrate the upcoming release of the highly-anticipated film 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' with a variety of limited-time experiences, themed food and exclusive merchandise at their parks.

Why it matters

The Super Mario franchise is one of the most popular and iconic video game series of all time, and the upcoming movie adaptation is highly anticipated by fans. Universal's celebration of the film at their theme parks provides an opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the Mario universe and build excitement for the movie's release.

The details

The celebration will launch on MAR10 Day (March 10) and run through April 13, 2026. Highlights include a Yoshi meet-and-greet, specialty desserts like the Rosalina Cupcake and Galaxy Popcorn, and exclusive first-of-its-kind interactive shoulder pals themed to the Luma character. Fans can also capture photos in a themed photo opportunity at Universal CityWalk and watch the film at the Universal Cinema.

  • The limited-time experience launches on MAR10 Day, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 and continues daily through Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premieres on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Universal Studios Hollywood

A theme park located in Universal City, California, owned and operated by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast.

Universal Orlando Resort

A theme park resort complex located in Orlando, Florida, owned and operated by NBCUniversal.

Nintendo

A Japanese multinational consumer electronics and video game company known for iconic franchises like Super Mario.

Illumination

An American film production company that specializes in animated films, known for the Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets franchises.

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The takeaway

Universal's celebration of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' at their theme parks provides an immersive experience for fans to engage with the iconic franchise ahead of the film's release, building excitement and anticipation for one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2026.