In an unexpected twist, Pillsbury has seemingly revealed key details about the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the official sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). The leak emerged through early store displays of Pillsbury Ready-to-Bake Yoshi Egg Sugar Cookie Dough, which features imagery directly referencing characters and settings from Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy series. The packaging, discovered on retail websites and shared across social media, appears to confirm that Yoshi, Rosalina, and Bowser Jr. will all play roles in the highly anticipated sequel.
The back of the cookie box displays distinct elements from Super Mario Galaxy 2, including Yoshi’s signature spotted egg and Bowser Jr.’s emblem, hinting at his return as one of the film’s antagonists. Perhaps most notably, the artwork also showcases the Comet Observatory, the celestial hub world introduced in the original Super Mario Galaxy game and home to Rosalina. This all but confirms the character’s inclusion in the film, aligning with months of speculation surrounding her casting and significance to the plot. Fans have also noted the website printed on the box, “ItsGalaxyTime.com,” suggesting that the film’s marketing campaign is imminent.
According to recent reports, promotional tie-ins like this one indicate that Universal and Nintendo are preparing to launch full marketing efforts within weeks. Industry insiders suggest that the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie could debut alongside Wicked: For Good—releasing later this month—or potentially before Thanksgiving. Another rumor claims it may be attached to the next Avatar re-release, which aligns with Universal’s cross-promotional history.
Directed once again by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is slated to release in the United States on April 3, 2026. The sequel is expected to follow Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as they embark on a cosmic adventure alongside Rosalina to collect Power Stars and face Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr., in a sprawling interstellar showdown. While the full narrative remains under wraps, the Pillsbury leak strongly suggests a deeper connection to the Galaxy games—complete with the return of Yoshi, who will likely serve as both a loyal companion and a major gameplay-inspired element of the story.
