The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Criticized For Major Game Character’s Design In Post-Credits Scene

A new Super Mario movie from Illumination and Nintendo hits theaters this week, but some fans are disappointed with how one popular character is portrayed.

After the success of the first Super Mario movie, U.S. audiences got to see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on April 1st. Chris Pratt returns as the voice of Mario in this new sequel, which promises an exciting adventure through space. And it delivers – the movie currently has a 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes! However, the post-credits scene has sparked some debate with its portrayal of Princess Daisy.

Fans who stay after the credits of the movie get a surprise visit from Ukiki, a returning character known for causing trouble. He’s planning another heist, but his plans are interrupted by a new hero who steps in to stop him. This hero turns out to be Princess Daisy, but online viewers haven’t reacted positively, criticizing her character design as looking awkward and unnatural.

Nintendo fans are voicing their disappointment with The Super Mario Bros. Movie because they feel Princess Daisy wasn’t treated well, as you can see in the tweets below.

  • “Why Illumination got all the princesses looking chopped.”
  • “I love Daisy, but god, they need to fix her design for the third movie cause…”
  • “She looked so bad I almost choked on my popcorn when she appeared.”
  • “Why can’t Illumination get princess faces right?”

The recent Super Mario Bros. Movie has sparked some controversy among fans due to its portrayal of Princess Daisy. This isn’t unexpected, considering how popular she is with Nintendo enthusiasts. First appearing in Super Mario Land in 1989 as the ruler of Sarasaland, Daisy quickly became known for her adventurous spirit, offering a fun contrast to Princess Peach. Her tomboyish personality and love of fun made her a fan favorite, and a later appearance in Mario Tennis cemented her status as a beloved Nintendo character, leading many to hope for her inclusion in the new movie series.

Daisy has finally appeared in a major motion picture, but fans are debating whether Nintendo accurately portrayed her character. The movie includes a scene after the credits hinting at a sequel, and considering the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s likely Illumination will make a series of films. It remains to be seen if these movies will truly capture Daisy’s personality, but her unexpected appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie is already generating a lot of discussion.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is now showing in U.S. theaters.

Read More

2026-04-02 16:49