Chris Pratt on Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 news: “coming soon”
The Super Mario Bros.Movie has easily exceeded Nintendo and Illuminations initial expectations
In an update today, Chris Pratt, the actor lending his voice to Mario in the Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealed that a sequel is in the works. However, the official announcement will be made “soon” after the conclusion of the writers’ strike. Pratt expressed immense gratitude for the support the movie has received thus far and expressed excitement about what lies ahead for the beloved franchise. saying that it’s “really shocking to me how successful that movie has been.”
“One thing Pratt doesn’t intend to leave alone is the Mario universe, after The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a smash hit. In fact, Pratt teased that news about a sequel to the film should be coming “soon.”
“We’re in the midst of this writers’ strike, and so everything has been paused and [put] on hold for the right reasons,” he said. “I really do support the WGA and our writers. When the negotiations have been completed, and the writers feel comfortable moving forward, then it’ll be time to start talking about what’s next for that.”
“We’re so grateful for the support, though,” Pratt added. “[It’s] really shocking to me how successful that movie’s been. I mean, I expected that people would love it the way I was excited about it, but it’s truly multigenerational around the world. People love it. They love Mario… It’s a really fun, funny, cute, heartwarming movie and, God, I can’t believe I’m part of it.”
