Jack Black Gives Hints on Potential Mario Movie Sequel and Teases an Exciting Concept

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, released in 2023, has become the second highest-grossing movie of the year, earning over $1.3 billion globally. Despite widespread anticipation for a sequel, no official announcement has been made yet. Actor Jack Black, known for his role as Bowser, expressed his frustration to Variety, stating that there has been a lack of communication regarding a potential sequel. "The only discussion I've heard has been from me, and I'm not even sure if I'm allowed to discuss it. I've been eager to get back to work," Black commented.

After the success of the first movie, there appears to be a lucrative opportunity to move forward with a sequel. It's possible that Nintendo is spacing out its announcements, given the recent announcement of a live-action Zelda movie with Sony Pictures. There are also rumors circulating about potential Mario spinoffs, such as a Donkey Kong movie featuring Seth Rogen.

At the moment, Black has been brainstorming his own concepts for a Mario sequel, which he has tentatively titled "Bowser's Revenge." He envisions it as a musical. "I believe it should be a full-blown musical, similar to what Todd Phillips is reportedly planning for Joker 2," Black expressed.

Joker 2 is not expected to be a full-fledged musical, but rather similar to A Star is Born with some musical elements, deviating from the traditional musical format.

Additionally, during the interview, Black discussed the remarkable success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie's original song, "Peaches," which became a genuine sensation. Black revealed that he was presented with a "30-second nugget of an idea" for what would become "Peaches," and then he further developed it by adding lyrics and melody. The song was well-received and ultimately included in the film, much to Black's surprise and delight.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now streaming on Netflix, and it's a pretty good choice if you're looking for a fun family-friendly movie around the holidays.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of the Super Mario Bros. Movie, I am thrilled to hear about the potential for a sequel. Jack Black's passion for the role of Bowser and his creative ideas for a musical sequel have me excited about the possibilities. The success of the first movie and the popularity of the song "Peaches" demonstrate the potential for a sequel to be even more successful. I hope that Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment will consider Black's ideas and move forward with a sequel soon.

I also appreciate Black's honesty about the lack of communication regarding a potential sequel. It's understandable that Nintendo would want to space out its announcements, especially with the recent announcement of a live-action Zelda movie. However, I hope that they will provide an update on the status of a Mario sequel soon to satisfy the eager fans who are eagerly awaiting more adventures in the Mushroom Kingdom.