A recent NBCUniversal press release may have inadvertently revealed the title of the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The press release, which was quickly edited to remove the mention, listed "Super Mario World" among upcoming films from Universal Pictures and Illumination set to stream on Peacock.
The original text in the press release grouped "Super Mario World" with "Shrek" and "Minions," which are known to refer to Shrek 5 and Minions 3, respectively. This suggests that "Super Mario World" might be a placeholder or an umbrella term for the Mario sequel, rather than its final title. However, "Super Mario World" is a more specific title than a generic "Super Mario" or "Super Mario Bros.," which lends some credibility to the possibility that it could indeed be the chosen name for the next installment.
Given the context and the history of the Mario franchise, "Super Mario World" as the title for the sequel would be fitting. The original Super Mario World game, released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, introduced new characters and expanded the Mario universe significantly, which could align well with the narrative expansion expected in a sequel.
This potential leak has sparked speculation and excitement among fans, who are eager to see how the story will develop following the events of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. As with any unofficial information, fans should await official confirmation from Universal Pictures and Illumination regarding the sequel's title and release details.
