Super Mario Galaxy's Back-to-Back Settings may just be a running wide to something bigger

The latest Nintendo Direct was expected to be somewhat special for some reasons. First, Nintendo Direct was an hour long, which made it the longest direct except on April 2, which pigeon into Nintendo Switch 2. Secondly, I was held directly on Friday 12 September, which landed one day before Super Mario Bros.40 anniversary. Really, Super Mario Bros. Originally, Japan was released on September 13, 1985, and the sudden announcement of a Nintendo -direct planned near the anniversary expressed transparent that it was certainly a disclosure of some kind related to Mario.

Nintendo took the opportunity to primarily market a brand new Mario movie, unequivocally the title Super Mario Galaxy movie. It is neat that fans can look forward to a movie -based even loosely around Super Mario Galaxy games, perhaps the same way as Fall-outS second season on prime is explicitly tribute to and possibly adapt elements of Fallout: New Vegas. That said, along with Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel that goes to Nintendo Switch, there may still be hope left for a new Galaxy Game, and Nintendo would be a referral not to take advantage of the series' resuscitation.

Super Mario Bros. '40th anniversary was a galaxy celebration above all else

Super Mario Galaxy Switch Collection is expensive

The largest game-related Mario disclosure at Nintendo Direct on September 12 was Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 transferred to Nintendo Switch with a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade – available separately at Nintendo Eshop or collected as a physical copy via Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2– October 2. So with Super Mario Galaxy movie Leaning heavy on this duology it is interesting how the ubiquitous celebrating nature of Super Mario Bros.'40 year anniversary quickly became about Galaxy particularly.

Super Mario 3D All-Stars presented Super Mario Galaxy (bundle Super Mario 64The Super Mario Sunshineand Super Mario Galaxy). Fortunately, players who have snagged that collection can buy the digital Nintendo Switch version of Super Mario Galaxy 2 separate.

Therefore, it is not at all surprising that it has attracted attention and discourse around the games themselves, for example if a Super Mario Galaxy 3 is secretly under development. Except Super Mario Galaxy movie was released on April 3, 2026 and April 24, 2026, in the United States and Japan, as well as Super Mario Galaxy Games that arrive soon at Nintendo Switch, the following Mario-related revelations made on September 12 Nintendo Direct includes:

Super Mario Galaxy 3 may not have been revealed, but it's not off the table

As for 3D Mario Games that were launched at Nintendo Switch, players have been partying at Super Mario OdysseyThe Super Mario 3D All-Starsand Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. A Super Mario Odyssey The sequel has long been expected hot to no avail, however Donkey Kong Bananza is undoubtedly a spiritual successor to it.

Because Nintendo is obviously doubled on Galaxyit would be meaningful if its battle plan was to release modern ports of Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 well before a Super Mario Galaxy film, which can then be followed by a Super Mario Galaxy 3 It is exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, there may even be a subtle-or not so subtle — that it more in Galaxy The series is imminent. At the end of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Trailer, a quotation appears on the screen that reads:

“Hello to the ones we met on this trip. I will take care of memories forever.

And to the ones we will meet on the next trip, hello. “

The quote that plays such a prominent role at the trailer's tail can be a deliberate segue in Super Mario Galaxy movieBut this is what may prove to be a Super Mario Galaxy 3 It can be phenomenal. But the arguments for why this may be or not be a bit of Super Mario Galaxy 3 Ask in disguise is not equal:

The “Copium” case for Nintendo teasing a Super Mario Galaxy 3

In order to release a movie called Super Mario Galaxy movie Without any plans to revive the game's franchise, it would be confusing, to say to say the least.
The trailer's quote is such a contact point would suggest that Nintendo wants fans to keep his eyes peeled for any future announcement about Galaxy series.

The case against Nintendo that teases a Super Mario Galaxy 3

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is 15 years old, and if Nintendo wanted to make a new Galaxy game, it could have now.
Super Mario Galaxy 3 would have made a massive splash on September 12 Nintendo directly in tandem with a movie inspired by Super Mario Galaxy Games, and no news about that can suggest that there is no hope for a Trequel.
Super Mario OdysseyIf something is expected to be what Nintendo follows through for a new 3D Mario games, rather than essentially exciting Super Mario Galaxy.
If expensive Nintendo Switch ports were guaranteed the forerunner of a installment or serial live, the argument can also be made to a Sunshine The sequel should be on the horizon, thanks to its inclusion in Super Mario 3D All-Stars.

September 12 Nintendo Direct would have been discussed was the best time to announce such a game because of how Galaxy-focused it. But if it is legitimate, it can be years away from a release and bank on the film's marketing before the publication to further use renewed power for the franchise. In any case Super Mario Galaxy Is back in a significant way, and it will be exciting to see if anything comes from it in addition to a movie and two Nintendo Switch ports.