More Promising Possibilities Of A Sequel To The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Near the closure of the Sonic Superstars installation at Westfield London [62] [64], my fiancé and I expanded on the one-year anniversary celebration of our engagement by watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Prime Video. I might as well be one of those films to watch again with the kids this Christmas besides Frozen while some older family members could play a game such as Portal II, Rayman Legends, Stardew Valley, It Takes Two, or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that can prevent an argument from erupting [9] [17] [49] [57]. The animated feature is one of the most successful films of 2023 for its vibrant animation, wittiness, and faithfulness to the Super Mario games [82]. Some of us have been curious about how well a well-deserved sequel could be a faithful follow-up without making the same mistakes many other sequels have made [99] [100]. It may not be recommended to play games that lack competitive elements such as Star Wars: Battlefront II with family members this Christmas [90], but I personally recommend fondly discussing how a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie can excel together as a community of Nintendo nerds who were thrilled at its overall outcome [99] [100]. Besides, we cannot let that post-credit scene go to waste, which is what happened to Murfy from the Rayman series saying “See you in Rayman 4!” in Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [58] [84].

A follow-up film can provide new opportunities for characters, yet it can end up being considered less favourable or even controversial if not handled considerately [1] [26] [59]. I am looking at you, Music [27] [36]. I hope you NEVER get a sequel! Personally, I consider 2023 a direct sequel to 2022 for many reasons other than how it is the year after 2022 [33]. [72]

The reason for hiring an experienced actor like Chris Pratt to voice Mario was probably because Charles Martinet had been so used to one-liners for the games before his retirement from the role [38] [39] [41] [82]. I do not blame him for that though as the voice actor is often not involved with the writing. The same reason must have applied to hiring Charlie Day to voice Luigi, hiring Jack Black to voice Bowser and so on. More importantly, Mario and Luigi had effective character developments and a little relatability in an origin film. Some new developments for the brothers in the sequel can be Mario developing a crush on Peach and Luigi gradually becoming braver [100] [101]. It may be a little off that the Illumination Entertainment interpretation of Mario does not like the taste of mushrooms [82], but at least none of them has caused him to hallucinate, which is what happened to the one and only Crazy Frog in one of his latest music videos [10]. Aside from the hopefulness of Chris Pratt and Charlie Day reprising their roles in a sequel to the animated film that made up for a live-action disappointment from 1993 [34], I wish all the best to Kevin Afghani for voicing Mario, Luigi and Wario in the future of the Super Mario franchise after the success of Super Mario Bros. Wonder [18] [19] [45]. 

It may be a little odd that Pratt is the voice of Garfield in the upcoming animated film starring our favourite fat cat from the comics by Jim Davis [13] [68], but the actor is still worthy of praise for his performances as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe [20]. [72]

I do not doubt that plenty of Nintendo nerds are hyped for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD in 2024 [79]. Hopefully, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie can handle a bigger focus on the secondary character quite well [82] [100] [101]. [79]

Strangely enough, Princess Peach did not hold a parasol once in the entire movie [82]. This leads me to believe that another new character in the sequel could be Perry from Super Princess Peach [48]. I am aware that he has not appeared in the games for years, but it would still be a fitting surprise comeback, considering how self-empowered Peach was in the movie [82]. Speaking of self-empowerment, perhaps the sequel can introduce Toadette as another supporting character and the Super Crown power-up from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, which would also bring Peachette to the big screen [40]. It could lead to Bowser falling for her and mistaking her for the real Peach, as clichéd as that form of dramatic irony would be, but perhaps there could be some backstory on how he fell in love with the princess for some further character exploration [82]. Besides, I felt like the alley cats in Tom & Jerry: The Movie were spiteful towards Tom for no reason and there still has been no explanation for why Stella is so hateful to Stolas throughout their arranged marriage besides his adultery with Blitzo in Helluva Boss [28] [29] [30] [31] [83]. As a much more likeable princess, the outstanding interpretation of Peach voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy could be sure to ditch that damsel-in-distress phase…until further notice [82].

Let us hope that Peach will not leave the stove on in a new Super Mario Bros. movie. Think of the meatloaf [66]! [72]

Anything to say about Bowser, the tyrant named after a Korean soup recipe, according to Fibbage 3 [23]? He sure went yandere on Peach with a form of blackmail, quite like how Frollo threatened Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame...but without the death by fire penalty [81] [86]. If only Cameron Poe would teach him not to treat women like that [53]. Moreover, he could still feel those feelings for the princess in pink after being rescued by his son…and even lie to him about her being his mother, quite like in Super Mario Sunshine [41] [82]! Watching that intense moment when he gets Luigi to spit out the truth by gradually yanking his moustache is a reminder to not let Rachel from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 hire him for a certain waxing treatment [67] [82], which might as well happen to Wario or Waluigi just before a deal is made in the sequel [100] [101], but as I preached before, it is important to not recycle too many jokes and such from the first film to make a sequel effective. Before Bowser can strike back in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie (which is just a predicted title for now), he must be restored to his normal size sometime after an amusing defeat at the end of Illumination Entertainment’s big step up [82].

Where’s MY pet turtle [82]? [72]

Looking at the map during the meeting in Peach’s castle, I suspect that the land resembling an iconic part of Egypt is Sarasaland [82], which could lead to Princess Daisy becoming a cast member in the sequel [100] [101]. She ought to display a few tomboyish traits and be cheerfully witty, yet there could be some backstory on how she became the princess of Sarasaland or more originally, how she got out of being the hostage of Tatanga as a direct reference to Super Mario Land [71]. If there could be a flashback of Rosalina as a baby in a third Super Mario Bros. film, the design of Baby Rosalina can have the palette of her as a child in the storybook in Super Mario Galaxy [46], which is what she lacked since her debut in Mario Kart 8 [37] [88]. I would be delighted to see Princess Daisy mentor Luigi as an important element of some new character development for him in a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and if there is not enough room for a dash of faithfulness to Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 in this development [46] [47], it can always be sprinkled into development of a third film.

Hi, she’s Daisy! [72]

Despite my bitterness towards X, formerly known as “Twitter” throughout the 2020s so far, I still thank Jeanne for acknowledging my old drawing of Baby Rosalina in a design that is faithful to the story of Rosalina’s past in Super Mario Galaxy from 2015 [37] [46]. [85] [88]

Perhaps Diddy Kong can earn a slightly bigger role than a cheerleader for Donkey Kong in the sequel [82]. It would be swell if he could gain an Ice Flower to become Ice Diddy Kong or any other power alongside some effectiveness within a bigger role. As for Cranky Kong, I still believe that he could be captured to perform in a circus in Brooklyn at Donkey Kong’s age in a flashback [100] [101]. Additionally, there could be a brief appearance of Wrinkly Kong [76], a deceased character from the Donkey Kong Country series as a retro equivalent of Candy Kong being a mother to Baby Donkey Kong in another flashback and as possibly a ghost who advises Luigi on his next survival challenge in the present. Shockingly enough, a new antagonist could be a new interpretation of King K. Rool who could be more intimidating than how he was in the television series based on the Donkey Kong Country games and assist Bowser Jr. in avenging his father as an exclusive element outside of the games [8]. As previously stated, there can be a little more in Donkey Kong’s struggles with receiving fatherly approval in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie...and possibly a flashback of Mario’s father being the foe of Cranky Kong, which would be pretty shocking (but coincidental) to two sons [82] [100] [101].

The live-action style 
Had not much grace [34],
But this style 

Puts a grin on my face [5]! [72]

It is quite interesting how this interpretation of Cranky Kong is the emperor of a kingdom in the movie [82], unlike the Cranky Kong in the Donkey Kong Country series [56]. It sure is great to leave a certain interpretation of the elderly ape in the late 2010s [25]. [72]

Yoshi’s appearance could just simply be the biggest highlight of the sequel [82]. There ought to be a particular trait that makes him stand out from the crowd of today other than how he hatched in the sewers in Brooklyn, making him a little more than a pet like Dino from The Flintstones [16], but let a talented actor with an iconic voice like Ryan Reynolds voice him and you could get the next Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs [6] [15]! But I digress. Please stick to his limited vocabulary enriched by an adorable high-pitched voice or make his speech like how it was in the Super Mario World cartoon [37] [38] [39] [94]! Birdo also has the potential to make an appearance in the sequel. She could perhaps be an enemy as a direct reference to the Western version of Super Mario Bros. 2 [44], but then gradually became an ally throughout some character development, especially to Yoshi for possibly a little wholesome transgender representation [69]. Oops! I just sounded woke all of a sudden! Oh well. Quite like how there is potential for Dogpool to be a competent sidekick for Deadpool in Deadpool 3 [60], Yoshi has the potential to be the most notable new cast member in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie [82] [100] [101].

Yoshi is one of the cutest video game characters of all time! Surely, The New Super Mario Bros. Movie cannot mess up his role as a noble steed [82]. [72]

Perhaps there could be more covers of iconic soundtracks from the games, such as the underwater theme from Super Mario 64 if Mario or Luigi ought to swim underwater in the Penguin Suit from New Super Mario Bros. Wii or the Frog Suit from Super Mario Bros. 3 [39] [41] [42] [70]. Some of the licensed songs chosen for certain scenes in the film are from the 1980s [75], the same era the Super Mario series began [43], so I guess they were not too irrelevant as they at least fitted the mood of each scene. And why not let Brentalfloss write a few parodies of the licensed songs for each scene in The Super Mario Bros. Movie based on what happens on the screen [78]? There might as well be some iconic songs from the 1990s as Super Mario World was released in the first few years of that decade [74]. As exciting as it would be for the sequel to be a full-blown musical with a lot more original songs, especially by Jack Black’s apparent request [3] [22], it would be indeed less time-consuming to be licensed to use a few more popular hits from successful artists for certain scenes. But c’mon! How about another awesome original song by JACK BLACK AS BOWSER!!! [82]? Okay, I will stop quoting Josh Scorcher from 2021 now [7].

And speaking of power-ups, I suppose there can finally be an explanation for Pink Gold Peach’s existence since her debut in Mario Kart 8 as there can be the Pink Gold Crown for Peach to put on her head to become Pink Gold Peach [37] [86], thus letting the Metal Mario theme from Super Mario 64 play [41] [42]. Oh! And sorry, I know I made this cute little thing in Adobe Photoshop almost a decade ago [86], but DeviantArt is not really worth my time anymore for my mental well-being and proactivity’s sake. [86]

I know that many sequels seemed unneeded or just did not excel like the original did [93], but it is still fun and interesting to discuss how one can leave at least some positive impact on fans [100] [101]. However, the sudden cancellation of a sequel in development could end up being a blessing instead of a heartbreak [21]. Nonetheless, such wasted potential after a moment hinting at a follow-up could be even more heartbreaking. If Disney’s Wish is considered “woke” [24], Kaa from the company’s iconic interpretation of The Jungle Book might as well come out as non-binary, thus going by They/Them pronouns [95], yet I still understand that effective storytelling is a bigger priority whilst refraining from being an anti-SJW about it. Without hassling anyone on the matter of assuring remarkable entertainment, we can hope for the best for future additions to franchises and new experiments. Perhaps a sequel to Barbie: The Movie could feature a short crossover with another live-action interpretation of Monster High [4]. Perhaps Frozen III can lead to Elsa finally finding a female love interest [89]. Perhaps there could be a spin-off of Helluva Boss centred on Stolas, other members of the Ars Goetia family and some new characters [98] [99]. And perhaps The New Super Mario Bros. Movie can do the Mario brothers’ next adventure on the big screen justice [82] [99] [100].

I am also up for a sequel to Wish that could be considered better with the same ambitious animation style but with even better handling of the topic of wishing, a few more effective signs of representation of a little Spanish culture and so on as I personally think that film is a little overhated [2] [14] [24] [102]. But for now, let us make some preparations for the experiences to cherish in 2024, including Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Princess Peach: Showtime! on the Nintendo Switch [52] [73], Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC [91], Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video [96] [97], the third season of Sonic Prime on Netflix and more of what Disney and Warner Bros. have to offer after their one-hundred-anniversary celebrations, including Inside Out 2 and Dune: Part Two [35] [54] [79] [92]. [80]

I wonder how some of our Mario Kart racers did in this year’s Holiday Tour in Mario Kart Tour [50]? I wish them the best of luck in the New Year’s Tour [51]. Aside from that, I guess Santa’s Slayground Holiday Event is especially for the Call of Duty soldiers on his…neutral list [55]. If you think sounds crazy, quite like how Batman and Deadpool know Santa [11] [12], there might as well be some more crazy crossovers to crave after the Universal New Year’s Celebration in Minecraft [32] [61]. Happy Holidays, fellow gamers [49] [57] [63] [65] [77]! [50]

 
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The Promising Possibilities Of A Sequel To The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Xbox Series X|S may not be selling as successfully in Japan [9], compared to its sales in the West, but one of the coolest promotions for Barbie: The Movie was giving away Barbie-themed Xbox Series X with its own dreamhouse and an Xbox controller styled in the same manner with a few faceplates and two other trinkets for a limited time [1] [3] [85], yet it is completely understandable why the Barbenheimer meme has not been considered a favourable form of wit in Japan [23] [25] [85]. Speaking of favourability in Japan, pretty blonde-haired ladies in pink and successful films in 2023 [69], one of my favourite aspects of The Super Mario Bros. Movie would be Princess Peach’s self-empowerment in her supporting role [67]. Even during the recent actors’ and writers’ strike in Hollywood that has caused the halts of many productions [8] [12] [19], both Japanese and Western Nintendo nerds can hope for an outstanding follow-up of The Super Mario Bros. Movie [67]. In the meantime, we can describe this concept as “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” as that sounds more grammatically effective than “The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2”, even though the term “new” is only temporary [41] [42]. Moreover, I shall explain the ideal occurrences for “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” during the digital release of Barbie: The Movie which will provide some bonus features [4] [5] [30] [36].

As one can imagine what would have happened if Nintendo never sold the rights of Rare to Microsoft [29] [54], one can imagine what can help a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie excel. Let’s-a go! [59] [64]

Mario and Luigi’s portrayals outside of the games have come a long way since that advert for the Atari 2600 port of Mario Bros. [53]. In “New Super Mario Bros. Movie”, Mario could cherish the well-deserved honour of being the new hero and businessman in Mushroom Kingdom, but perhaps there can be a moment of him learning to not take it for granted [64] [67]. As for the potential of Luigi’s character in the sequel, he could meet, be trained by, and earn the trust of another princess, even though that would be a recycled element from the first film, yet it can be done differently for a little freshness. Furthermore, he could be motivated to try and become as mentally competent as his older brother, despite his captivity in the first film. There could be another flashback of the brothers as adorable babies in association with some character development of Luigi. I hold no ill will towards Chris Pratt and Charlie Day voicing the Mario brothers as I believe some effect further exploration for them would be more important to consider in terms of helping a sequel excel, despite how unnecessary it would mostly seem [16] [67].

Who would have thought Emmet and Benny would be plumbers in Brooklyn [65] [66]? And now that catchy song is stuck back in my head [66] [71]. [64]

There is some potential to let the relationship between Mario and Princess Peach bloom like a fire flower in a sequel, but quite realistically since they only just met and gradually became good allies during the events of the film [67]. Remember what Elsa said about marrying someone you just met in Frozen [18]! Furthermore, from what I recall, Mario and Princess Toadstool did not really show any signs of crushing on one another in The Adventures of Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario World, two of the three animated series from DIC Entertainment [74] [75]. As comparable as the Barbenheimer meme is to the meme surrounding Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons being released on the same day of March 2020 [23] [67] [27], the portrayal of Peach’s character in The Super Mario Bros. Movie is comparable to her portrayal in some episodes of the two cartoons from DIC Entertainment that featured her as a red-haired princess called “Princess Toadstool” [74] [75]. The blonde modern equivalent known as “Princess Peach” can still be self-empowered in “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” without the need to go Mortal Kombat on anyone [73]. A moment of Mario and Peach going steady or at least crushing on one another in “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” ought to be a decently written one without being rushed or too clichéd [11].

The relationship between Sid and Brooke in Ice Age: Collision Course was even more rushed, clichéd, and underdeveloped than the first three Disney princesses’ relationships with their princes [11] [24] [55] [56]. As for Mario and Peach’s relationship in a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it could gradually blossom at a decent pace. And for the Peach’s character in general, there could be an expansion on her evolution from a lost baby to a ruler [67]. [64]

Donkey Kong’s role in The Super Mario Bros. Movie started as the protagonist’s battler and steadily evolved into his ally who had the same problem with lack of fatherly approval [67].Surely, it would make more sense to give him some further development in a spin-off film based on the Donkey Kong Country series [77] [78], but there might still be some room in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie for some further progression that can be associated with regenerating his relationship with Cranky Kong. I would not recommend a scene of Pauline getting kidnapped by Donkey Kong solely as a direct reference to the game that started the Super Mario franchise unless it will be a flashback scene of Cranky Kong at Donkey Kong’s age based on his design in Saturday Supercade, thus leading to his damsel-in-distress being Pauline’s mother at her age loosely based on her classic ‘80s design from the same animated series [2] [58] [63] [81] [82]. Additionally, there can be another flashback scene of Donkey Kong as Donkey Kong Jr. based on the events in the game with the same name in association with his feelings in the present [38]. The two Kongs might just let their father and son bond gradually bloom in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie [67].

Fire Donkey Kong’s design is awesome [79] [80]! How about Ice Donkey Kong in “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” next? [64]

As for Cranky Kong, I believe there can be a flashback of him getting captured at some point as a punishment for kidnapping Pauline’s mother [81] [82], leading to Donkey Kong Jr. rescuing him as an emotional recreation of the events in the game with the same name [38]. But wait! Would that mean…Mario’s father was the one to capture a younger Cranky Kong [52]?! [58]

Bowser’s ballad about his love for Princess Peach is utterly genius [30]! Perhaps there can be a second ballad performed by the king of Koopas himself, yet chances are that it will not be as memorable as “Peaches” and could, unfortunately, be considered a mere recycled element from the first film [67]. Nonetheless, perhaps there could be a reprise of “Peaches” with new lyrics, much like how there was a reprise of “Addict” by Silva Hound and Michael Kovoc at the end of its music video [21] [22] [32]. Disturbingly enough, Bowser could go yandere on Peach again [67] [68], but again, there ought to not be too many recycled elements from the first film to make the sequel effective. In addition to that, some new exploration for the Boss of Bwahaha would be his fatherly compassion for his son who debuted in Super Mario Sunshine after he rescues him from his humourous imprisonment that was shown at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie [43] [67]. Furthermore, Bowser Jr. could be a new antagonist in the sequel and lead his father’s army to avenge him. As impressed as I was at Jack Black’s performance for the role of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie [79] [80], I suspect that the tyrannical Koopa King will strike back in a direct sequel. 

Jack, you’re so cool!
And in your role, you really ruled [79] [80] [81] [82]!
Jack, you’re the man!
Thank God the movie was in such good hands [67]!
Bowser, Bowser, Bowser, Bowser, Bowser!
Bowser, Bowser, Bowser, Bowser, Bowser!
We’ll beat you soon [30] [47]! [59]

The direct sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie ought to introduce some new characters. This especially applies to Yoshi who made a brief appearance as an egg hatching in a post-credits scene [64] [67]. As previously stated, it would make a lot of sense to introduce Bowser Jr. as a new antagonist as he could strike to avenge his father [41] [43]. Since he is only a child, perhaps he can appear alongside his mother who divorced Bowser years ago and could be named “Clawdia Koopa”, which would not be anything nonsensically tacked on as Mario and Luigi’s family made an appearance in the film [31] [67]. As hinted earlier, Luigi ought to be trained by another princess. Can you guess who she would be? Of course! Princess Daisy of Sarasaland [62]! Wario, another antagonist can possibly be voiced by Danny Devito and Waluigi would be just as menacing [16]. Much like how there can be some new Barbies in Barbie Land in “Barbie 2” [78], there can be a few more Super Mario characters in “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie”, yet their appearances and roles to be portrayed effectively and there ought to not be too many of them to make room for some further development for the main cast from the first film [67]. 

As much as I do not doubt that a sequel to Barbie: The Movie would result in another line of film-promoting dolls, possibly including a doll based on Margot Robbie as Barbie in her swimsuit from 1959 [17] [85], I do not doubt that there will be some more familiar faces on a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, including Yoshi for Nintendo nerds who consider him one of their favourites and Bowser Jr. for the sake of the prime conflict [41] [42] [43] [67]. We just cannot let that post-credits scene go to waste! [46]

Perhaps Daisy can be a witty female character in “The New Super Mario Bros, Movie”, quite like some notable female Disney characters who are known for their humourous moments [35]. Why not let two Yoshis be the noble steeds of the Mario brothers [42]? I know it is not the Halloween season yet, but I bet there can be a few awesome new costumes in a new Halloween tour in Mario Kart Tour next month [48] [49]. [57]

Surely, a sequel ought to consist of references to other spin-off series of the Super Mario series, such as: 

•       Luigi’s Mansion [39] [77] [78]

•       Mario Party [40] [77] [78]

•       Donkey Kong Country [77] [78]

•       Super Mario Galaxy [43] [44] [45]

Day has expressed interest in a spin-off film centred on adapting the Luigi’s Mansion series [64], yet a moment of Luigi sucking up ghosts with the Poltergust 3000 could be part of a big step-up in his character in a direct sequel [39]. A legitimate reason for featuring a game of Mario Party would be establishing Wario and Waluigi as secondary antagonists [40]. As previously stated, some aspects of the Donkey Kong Country series can help further develop Donkey Kong as a character aside from how self-absorbed he was throughout Mario’s quest to reunite with Luigi, possibly leading to Diddy Kong gaining a bigger role in “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” [64] [67]. The second battle between the Mario Bros. and Bowser can commence in space as a shout-out to Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 [43] [44]. After all, a cute but crazy-talking luma known as “Lumalee” was one of Bowser’s captives in the film [64] [67]. Some missed opportunities can be established in a third movie as Jérémie Covillault, the voice of Bowser for the French dub of The Super Mario Bros. Movie suspected that there could be a trilogy [64].

 

As greedy as Wario ought to be if there will be a scene heavily based on the Mario Party series in “The New Super Mario Bros Movie”, Waluigi ought to pose with a rose in a weirdly sexy way [7] [40]. [60]

Why not let King Boo be another new antagonist if there will be a moment of Luigi’s new empowerment being based on the Luigi Mansion games as he was one of Bowser’s guests at his wedding [64] [67]? And why not let yours truly and many others have a pink Halloween next month [20] [34]? And why not let Cillian Murphy be a new Ken in “Barbie 2” as that could potentially make up for the understandable offence caused by some uses of the Barbenheimer meme in Japan [25] [70] [85]? [61]

In conclusion, with enough dedication and without any employees at Illumination Entertainment becoming unnervingly overworked [10] [14], a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie can be another stupendous film based on a beloved video game franchise [67]. But as hopeful as it is that a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie could be an outstandingly faithful one, it is important to hope for some action to be taken in response to the strikes in Hollywood [8] [12] [19]. In the meantime, Barbie: The Movie will be released in IMAX form with a post-credits scene that will spark doll fans’ curiosities later this month and a new era of the main Super Mario games will begin the month after [72] [76] [85]. “Barbie 2” or “Ken” might as well be released in 2029 in honour of the Barbie franchise’s 70th anniversary and “The New Super Mario Bros. Movie” might as well be released a year later as a highlight of the Super Mario series’ 45th anniversary [43] [85]. And who knows how the tenth and eleventh generations of the Pokémon franchise, along with a possible sequel to Detective Pikachu based on Detective Pikachu Returns will go [15] [51]? In the meantime, stay hopeful for exciting continuations and be kind to one another.

Discussing what can help a sequel excel and what can hinder it is an interesting activity after watching a box-office success [69]. Of course, not all these suggestions have to be crammed into one sequel. Some of them can always be saved for a third film [86]. In the meantime, as previously mentioned, a new interactive adventure awaits us wondering about it and it is sure to be a new chapter of the main Super Mario series next month [83] [84]. [47]

While some things are better off left in the past after some eventual exposures as part of karma [28], others deserve to flourish in current or forthcoming chapters. Moreover, “Oops”, the latest episode of Helluva Boss can be considered the best one in the second season so far [32], it will not be long until Always Bratz premieres on TikTok and our Poké players will be thrilled to continue their journey in Paldea in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zone Part 1: The Teal Mask later this week [6] [50]. I strongly believe The Super Mario Bros. Movie deserves a well-executed sequel in the future, quite like how there will FINALLY be a sequel to Chicken Run this December [37]. [64]

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