Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 25 Jan 2026 · T−66
US release moved up two days to Wednesday 1 April
The same Nintendo release said the film would move from 3 April to 1 April 2026 in the US and many other markets. Japan kept 24 April.
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Why it matters
The new date matched the first film's Wednesday opening before Easter weekend, giving a five-day launch.
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- 25 Jan 2026 · T−66
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- Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning
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- Distribution & release
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- United States, Global
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- Illumination and Nintendo Reveal the First Look at Yoshi in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which will be released in April 2026Nintendo Co. Ltd. · 25 Jan 2026 · nintendo.co.jp · PrimaryVerifies: Yoshi first look in a Nintendo Direct; release moved from 3 April to 1 April 2026 in the US and many markets; Japan stays 24 April
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