In a nutshell

• Nintendo confirms Fox McCloud will appear in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
• The crossover was teased in trailers and now officially revealed.
• Star Fox fans see this as a hopeful sign for the franchise’s future.

Nintendo and Universal Pictures have dropped a major surprise just a week before the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

The studios announced that Fox McCloud, the iconic Star Fox protagonist, will officially appear in the highly anticipated sequel.

The reveal was made on social media, with the film’s official account posting: “Let’s rock and roll! Fox McCloud joins The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters April 1.”

Fan Speculation Finally Confirmed

Fans had long suspected Fox’s involvement after spotting a brief teaser in an earlier trailer. The confirmation sparked excitement across gaming communities, with Star Fox’s original character artist Takaya Imamura saying he is “Overwhelmed with emotion… Thank you, Miyamoto-san.”

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Star-studded Cast

The current cast of the film is as follows:

• Chris Pratt as Mario
• Charlie Day as Luigi
• Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
• Jack Black as Bowser
• Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
• Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
• Brie Larson as Rosalina
• Donald Glover as Yoshi
• Benny Safdie as Luma
• Fox McCloud (voice actor not yet confirmed)