It appears that the title for the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been inadvertently revealed through an NBCUniversal press release. The document, which was meant to highlight upcoming content for their Upfront Showcase, initially listed "Super Mario World" alongside other films such as Shrek and Minions. However, this mention of Mario was quickly removed from the press release, suggesting that the information was released prematurely.
The swift retraction of the "Super Mario World" title from the press release has sparked considerable speculation. Given that the other films mentioned, Shrek and Minions, are understood to refer to Shrek 5 and Minions 3 respectively, it raises questions about whether "Super Mario World" is the final title for the Mario sequel or just a placeholder.
"Super Mario World" as a title is intriguing because it is more specific than a generic "Super Mario" or "Super Mario Bros." This could imply a focus on the world-building aspect of the Mario universe, which would be a fitting direction for a sequel. The original Super Mario World game, released on the Super Nintendo, is renowned for its expansive world and innovative gameplay, so using this title could signal a similar approach in the movie.
The rapid response by Universal to edit the press release indicates their desire to control the narrative around the film's title and release. Fans of the franchise will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on any further developments regarding this highly anticipated sequel.
For those who have seen The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the potential title "Super Mario World" might hint at new adventures and expanded settings beyond what was explored in the first film.
Stay tuned for more official updates on the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
