The long-awaited Super Mario Bros. movie from Illumination Entertainment has finally arrived, bringing a fresh take on the beloved video game franchise. With Chris Pratt playing the iconic plumber, Mario, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach and Charlie Day as Luigi, the movie promises to be a potential franchise starter.
The movie features two post-credits scenes, providing a glimpse of what could be in store for a possible sequel.
Mid-Credits Scene
Halfway through the credits, the movie features a hilarious musical moment where Bowser, voiced by Jack Black, sings a new version of his love song to Princess Peach. However, the scene ends with Bowser still being a miniature turtle, locked in a hanging cage, and irritating a Toad guard with his singing.
End-Credits Scene
In the second post-credits scene, the audience is taken back to the sewers where Mario first entered the Mushroom Kingdom, and a Yoshi egg is revealed. While the audience doesn’t get to see Yoshi, this tease promises a potential appearance in a sequel.
Possible Sequel Plans
Although a sequel has not been confirmed, Chris Pratt has revealed that the end-credits scene gives a “taste of what [a] sequel could be about.” Given the tease of Yoshi’s appearance, it’s likely that he will play a crucial role in the sequel, given his importance to the franchise’s lore.
There’s also the possibility that the movie could set up a Super Smash Bros. cinematic universe, similar to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Mario as the franchise’s “Avenger.”
Overall, the Super Mario Bros. movie’s post-credits scenes provide a tantalizing glimpse of what’s to come, leaving fans excited about the future of the franchise on the big screen.