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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Lightyear – An Outstanding Origin Awaits?

I do not doubt that many of us fans of Pixar’s many masterpieces [10], including Coco and Ratatouille are looking forward to the release of Luca this Summer [4] [11] [13]. Ever since after the remarkable acclaim of Toy Story 4 that was considered to be the sprinkles on the cake that is the Toy Story franchise nine years after Toy Story 3 was considered to be the perfect finale [17] [18], some of us have been wondering how the franchise could possibly continue without a single sign of it becoming stale before our owners return to their bedrooms, leading us to have to slump to the floor and remain lifeless until they leave again. I am highly fascinated at how the near future of the Toy Story franchise appears to be going in a potentially better direction rather than just spewing out a “Toy Story 5” that would seem to be quite unnecessary unless its events took place before the first Toy Story masterpiece for Summer 2022 after the release and marketing of Turning Red next Spring [11]. Should I just give in and not state my thoughts on the concept for a forthcoming spin-off of an iconic franchise? Not today, Zurg [16]!

So, how can the franchise excel even further after the outstanding acclaim of Toy Story 4 [18]? [23]

The teased project from Pixar has officially been titled “Lightyear” as a sign that it will be heavily focused on a specific time in Buzz Lightyear’s life [11]. In a teased image, Buzz seems to be wearing a different suit, especially a completely different helmet as he grins confidently [21]. This is highly similar to how Captain Marvel wore pine green attire as “Vers” in her live-action movie [3]. His face looks more human-like and similar to the design of Mr. Incredible’s face [25] [26], meaning that the premise will NOT be set in a child’s bedroom where toys that come to life reside in. This is a huge sign of the film being set in his origin. You know, before a promotion that gave him the suit we saw on the popular figure based on him [15] [16]. Considering how the new interpretation of Buzz will NOT be an action figure, could there be a brief moment of children around Andy’s age about watch the movie at a cinema way before the events of Toy Story 3, resulting in a “Yo Dawg” moment [5]? As a test pilot, according to the description on the official Pixar website [11], a less experienced Buzz is sure to show some determination to earn the promotion that would lead to the Buzz we knew and loved since 1995 [15].

Buzz will apparently be a test pilot in the forthcoming spin-off [11], leading to some new character development that has not been seen by fans of the Toy Story franchise before. [21]

It appears that the iconic space ranger will have a different voice for his supposed origin [21]. I do not mind the noble space ranger being voiced by Chris Evans instead of Tim Allen, as long as the performance is just as highly engaging. Jim Hanks, the brother of Tom Hanks has voiced Woody outside of the films and he sounds almost as convincing [1] [12]. More importantly, the plot of Lightyear ought to consist of remarkable character development when it comes to portraying him as the way he was before he became an official space ranger. Toy Story 4 has shown some great development on Woody as he has refrained from making the same mistake he made in the first Toy Story film [15] [18]. When he is no longer the favourite toy of Bonnie, he tries to protect him at all costs for her as his creator instead of knocking him out of a window out of jealously. Whether Buzz Lightyear will have a different voice actor or not [21], there will need to be an extraordinary evolution of him since how a character is portrayed is slightly more important than how outstanding the performance of whoever voices the character will be.

Well, at least Buzz will not sound like that miniature version of him from Small Fry in Lightyear [14]. What is more important though is how likeable he will be. [22]

There will be hope that the events of the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command timeline that was established from 2000 to 2001 will still be considered canon, despite how it oddly featured traditional 2D animation compared to the animation in the first film at its sequel [15] [16] [19] [20]. The way to make this possible would be to ether reference or welcome back characters, such as Princess Mira Nova and Booster Sinclair Munchapper in the stunningly advanced 3D animation that many modern Pixar films have been recognisable for [4] [5] [10] [19]. Who knows? They might as well return in brand new outfits just before converting to the attire they wore in the television series in perhaps a new headcanon, especially Mira [2]. Surely Toy Story Treats have been considered non-canon due to how considering them canon would result in inconsistencies [24], but we shall see if Lightyear will or will not contradict anything from Buzz Lightyear of Star Commanded once its official trailer is released. To those who considered themselves fans of the animated special and the television series that were inspired from it back in the early 2000s [19] [20], there will be hope that there will be signs of them not being forgotten like many memories of Riley from Inside Out in the events of Lightyear [5].

A little shout-out to all of the 2000s kids who remember this animated special and the television series set after its events [19] [20]. Could their events still be considered canon or will there be an alternate continuation in Lightyear? [20]

In conclusion, I would be more than interested to see Buzz Lightyear’s origin within a spin-off of such an iconic animated saga [11] [21]. We can tell that the franchise has come a long way since the test footage that featured Woody and Buzz in their earlier interpretations that never made it to the final result of the first film [7]. I am still up for a Toy Story 5 someday, just as long as its events will tell the story of how Woody became Andy’s favourite toy before the arrival of Buzz [15]. Sometimes it is wiser to establish a prequel to answer unanswered questions than make a continuation that would be considered unnecessary. It worked for Monsters University [8] [9], right? I am sure that there might be any signs of some toys that are based on what is seen in Buzz’s origin being bought in Andy’s local area in perhaps the beginning or conclusion of the forthcoming spin-off to honour the prime premise of the main Toy Story saga [15] [16] [17] [18]. For now, the wonderfully talented and hardworking people at Pixar Animation Studios ought to not let the prospector out of the box until July 2022 [11] [21]. Can Mr. Lightyear still fly…or fall with style [15]?

To infinity…and beyond! [21]

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