If you're like me, you thoroughly enjoyed the first Super Mario Bros Movie back in 2023. It was a fun, not-so-serious movie for video game enthusiasts and their kids.
Then came the announcement and the trailer of the sequel, Super Mario Galaxy, which takes Mario, Luigi and Yoshi to other galaxies. Great, I thought, the latest trailer didn't show too many extra characters, so I was hoping, like many of us early watchers, to see some new reveals on the big screen.
That was until Nintendo decided to reveal that Fox McCloud will be in the movie just 6 days before it releases in cinemas around the world.
We all had a small suspicion that characters from other galaxies and games would make an appearance, because let's face it, we've all been dreaming of the Super Smash Bros team being shown throughout the upcoming movies.
But I will not lie, I am pretty disappointed that Nintendo decided to reveal Fox McCloud's appearance on socials so late in the promotional lineup, and just days before many of us are going to see the movie.
It wasn't even a reveal to counter leaks; it was planned and on purpose, which surprised me. I am excited that Fox is in the movie, don't get me wrong, but just disappointed that we movie-lovers don't get to experience the reveal in the flesh on April 1st.
The image shows Fox McCloud standing on a box in front of his iconic Arwing, with Ukiki from Yoshi's Island next to him, another character revealed in this image, if the first reveal wasn't a big enough gut punch for ya.
This could mean more characters will be revealed in the movie, and that's what I am hoping for, that's if Nintendo doesn't spoil even more appearances in the coming days.
