First reactions to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are overwhelmingly positive, calling the sequel a "100-minute sugar rush" with "breathtaking animation"

Mario riding Yoshi through space with Luigi and Peach flying along beside him — (Image credit: Universal Pictures)

Get ready Nintendo fans, as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will hit screens in just one day, and by the reaction from early screenings, it sounds as though the animated sequel is even better than the 2023 original.

We are still waiting on official reviews to drop, but the first set of reactions to the upcoming animated sequel are already starting to pour in, and they're overwhelmingly positive. Andy Robinson from VGC called it a "100-minute sugar rush, with fan service galore, that starts at 90mph and barely stops for breath."

Youtuber Cris Parker, known as 3CFilms, also pointed out how much material has been stuffed in for fans, adding, "visually gorgeous animation with TONS of eye candy for Nintendo fans." However, even if you're not a die-hard Mario fan, Global Box Office says "you can enjoy the colorful characters, breathtaking animation, great score, and 3D visuals that make this an entertaining ride for anyone open to its playful spirit."

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However, not everyone is a fan, as many have said that the sequel suffers from the same issues as its predecessor. Andrew J. Salazar from DiscussingFilm said, "For a movie purely designed to jingle keys in front of an audience… It’s somehow pretty bad at that, too. Why are we unnecessarily changing Mario lore?"

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