Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 11 Mar 2026 · T−21
Old Spice runs a co-branded film spot
Old Spice released a spot tying its 24/7 freshness claim to the film, ending on the 1 April release.

Details
- Date
- 11 Mar 2026 · T−21
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Brand partnership
- Markets
- United States
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Old Spice
- Channels
- YouTube
Sources 1
- Old Spice x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | In Theatres April 1Old Spice (YouTube) · 11 Mar 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: Old Spice co-branded spot
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