7 Movies to Watch After The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Despicable Me

In truth, what you’re dealing with is not a single film but six. The first one, “Despicable Me,” catapulted Illumination into fame, and the Minions series that stemmed from it remains the heart and soul of their franchise currently.

If you enjoy the animation style and humor in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, then you might really appreciate the Despicable Me and Minions films (assuming you haven’t watched them yet). To date, there are four Despicable Me movies and two Minions movies released, with another Minions movie in development.

This franchise offers an opportunity to delve deeper into the desires hinted at in the conclusion of Mario’s journey, leaving plenty of intriguing mysteries to uncover further on.

Sonic the Hedgehog

In contrast to most video game adaptations that fall short, the Sonic the Hedgehog series stands out as one of the exceptional ones. Initially showcasing a rather creepy-looking hedgehog in the initial movie trailer, the team working on Sonic decided to revamp the character’s appearance to resemble the iconic Sega hero more closely. This decision was well-received by fans and positively impacted the movie’s performance at the box office. Following its success, the franchise has since produced a sequel, a spinoff TV series, and is slated for another film release this coming December.

Unlike “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, “Sonic” is not an animated film but a live-action one. Yet, like “The Super Mario Bros. Movie”, it maintains its family-friendly vibe, making it suitable for your children at home who have enjoyed watching “Mario”.

The LEGO Movie

As a die-hard fan, I’d say that if you’re looking for an animated adventure on par with “The Super Mario Movie,” then “The LEGO Movie” is the one that comes closest. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Mario and Illumination, but when it comes to delivering the kind of fun and excitement found in these movies, “The LEGO Movie” takes the lead. If you enjoyed something in “Mario,” you’ll find a more polished version of it in “The LEGO Movie.

This animated tale, featuring Chris Pratt in the main part, stands out as one of the most exceptional and groundbreaking animated films of the 21st century. It continues to captivate audiences with each viewing. Notably, “The LEGO Movie” has a worthy sequel and two spinoffs, one of them being exceptionally great – “The LEGO Batman Movie.

Onward

Talking about Chris Pratt’s voice roles and animated adventure films, have you chanced upon “Onward” yet? Released by Pixar, this Dungeons & Dragons-inspired movie revolves around two brothers who aim to reconnect with their deceased father. Unfortunately, it premiered at a rather unfortunate time, being one of the last movies to debut in cinemas before the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Consequently, its box office performance was not as impressive.

Despite its charm, don’t let it sway your judgment, as Onward showcases an unyielding joyfulness. It boasts equal parts heart and humor, which speaks volumes given its comedic prowess. Chris Pratt lends his voice to Barley, the elder brother, in what might be his finest performance as a voice actor. The younger brother, Ian, is voiced by Tom Holland.

Kung Fu Panda

In “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” the outstanding vocal act credited to none other than Jack Black brings Bowser, the main antagonist, to life. Known for his role in “School of Rock,” Black is hilarious as Mario’s longtime rival, and he delivers a performance just as impressive as Po from the “Kung Fu Panda” movie franchise.

“The Kung Fu Panda franchise may not get enough recognition, but it has consistently produced stunning action and emotionally resonant stories over the past 15 years or so. Each movie in the series is worth watching, but Kung Fu Panda 2 stands out as exceptional, arguably one of DreamWorks Animation’s finest productions ever.

Wreck-It Ralph

Instead of being part of a well-known video game series, “Wreck-It Ralph” has consistently stood out as the top-notch film in the video game movie genre.

In the film, the character named Ralph is somewhat based on Donkey Kong, recalling his continuous rivalry with Mario from the early arcade games of yore. He’s an ongoing antagonist who yearns deeply for hero status, and throughout the movie, he jumps from one video game to another in search of a realm where he can triumph.

Super Mario Bros.

If you’ve been catching “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” either with children or due to your fondness for its animation, this advice isn’t intended for you. However, if you’re not part of that group, here’s a recommendation for an off-the-wall, zany experience instead.

1993 marked the debut of “Super Mario Bros.” on the big screen as Nintendo’s renowned characters made their first cinematic appearance. Regrettably, this film didn’t fare well and is universally panned. Despite its poor quality, it offers a bizarre, almost surreal experience that I find myself recommending whenever the opportunity arises. Trust me; you haven’t truly experienced anything until you’ve witnessed the unsightly, live-action version of Yoshi!