Brie Larson’s love for Nintendo isn’t just a hobby; it’s life or death, apparently. The MCU star, known for her fearless Carol Danvers, literally booted her first boyfriend out of her house because he dared criticize her dedication to Super Mario Galaxy. Larson recalled (via Nintendo Life) with a laugh while sharing the story on her YouTube channel in 2020.
He said that I was ‘taking it too seriously,’ so I threw him out of my house,
And now, Larson’s childhood obsession has taken center stage: she’s voicing Princess Rosalina in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie, set to hit theaters on April 3, 2026. Nintendo and Universal’s latest trailer offers fans a glimpse of Rosalina, Mario’s cosmic ally, with Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, and others reprising their roles, while Benny Safdie joins as Bowser Jr., the film’s new antagonist.
Years of gaming devotion are finally paying off, and Larson couldn’t be prouder of standing side-by-side with her beloved Mushroom Kingdom heroes.
Brie Larson’s Nintendo Obsession Comes Full Circle in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
They say childhood passions fade, but not for Brie Larson. Her lifelong love for Nintendo has come to cinematic life. Voicing Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Larson bridges her early obsession with today’s blockbuster universe. Rosalina, first introduced in the Super Mario Galaxy games, is the adoptive mother of Lumas and a guiding force in Mario’s cosmic adventures, a role Larson has long admired.
Her dedication to Nintendo dates back to 2005, when she openly declared in an IGN interview that she would marry Luigi if possible, praising Mario’s “mushrooms and happy music and Bowser,” and dismissing PlayStation games as a “guy thing.”
I can’t do the shooting games, so I’ve never really been into PlayStation.
Beyond Mario, she’s conquered every Legend of Zelda game, experimented with the unofficial Zelda cookbook, and proudly carries handheld consoles on set. Larson even challenged Jimmy Fallon to Beat Saber in 2019 and revealed on YouTube that she’s a Fortnite player.
Ergo, Larson’s casting as Rosalina isn’t just a nod to her fan cred; it’s a full-circle moment for a gamer turned Hollywood star.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Plot, Cast, Release Date, And Everything We Know
Following the record-breaking success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in 2023, Nintendo and Illumination Studios wasted no time greenlighting a sequel. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will expand Mario’s universe, taking audiences beyond the Mushroom Kingdom and into the cosmos.
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Plot: While the plot is being kept under wraps, trailers suggest Bowser Jr. is on a quest to free his father, with Rosalina’s guidance central to Mario’s interstellar journey. Fans can expect a loose adaptation of the original Super Mario Galaxy games, highlighting friendship, courage, and cosmic adventures.
Development: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic return as directors, with Illumination Studios Paris handling animation. Brian Tyler is back on score duties, ensuring a musical universe as rich as the game itself (per THR).
Nintendo and Universal’s latest trailer offers fans a glimpse of Rosalina, Mario’s cosmic ally, with several returning cast members and new additions:
Brie Larson’s story begs the question: Would you throw a boyfriend out mid-level for love of the game? And now that she’s Rosalina, will Larson’s Nintendo obsession inspire a new generation of gamers? Share your thoughts below and let the debate begin.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will premiere in theaters on April 3, 2026. Follow FandomWire for more updates and insider scoops!
