The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel will have some “deep cut” characters, so where are my Lubba heads at?

We’re getting deep into the lore

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be getting even deeper into lore in its sequel, according to Toad actor Keegan-Michael Key.

“One thing I can say about the second movie is that it’s a little broader in scope, and where it takes place is very intriguing lore and the Mario world,” the actor toldMen’s Journal. “They’re going to find some really fantastic Easter eggs and it’s been very exciting so far.”

Not only that, but the actor adds that new characters will be joining in the second outing too. He continued: “I feel like what they’ve done creatively is they’ve really widened out the universe that these characters live in and we’re going to meet some new folks. We’re going to meet some new folks that are old favorites and some folks that I think are really deep cuts, but because of the way the story’s laying itself out right now, those characters are going to be very intriguing.”

Now, we’re not sure how deep cut we’re talking, but our personal hope is that purple Luma Lubba might finally get his day in the sun after Super Mario Galaxy 2.Redditors have already been sharing their hopesfor who else might make an appearance with Toadsworth, Tatanga, Koopalings, or Wart.

If the first movie is anything to go off, we’ll be expecting plenty ofSuper Mario Bros. Easter eggsin the sequel. It’s already got a release date too, and is due to hit screens in April 2026. Speaking to GamesRadar+ previously,Mario star Chris Pratt teased: “It gets me very excited thinking about the world of Mario and Nintendo in general, I think over the next decade we will be seeing lots of stories coming out of that world. I was thrilled, honored, and blessed to be part of the first one and moving forward I’m open to doing as much and as little as they want from me. I can’t say much but I am just as excited as everyone else.”

The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 will be released on April 3, 2026. For moreupcoming movies, check out our guide to all theupcoming video game adaptationsyou need to know about.

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I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I’ve also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.

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