The upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already creating a lot of excitement among fans, and a new update has made people even more curious. The makers recently revealed that Fox McCloud will appear in the film. This announcement quickly became a hot topic online and fans cannot stop talking about it.
The news was shared on social media platform X on March 26 with a fun caption introducing Fox McCloud. Along with the announcement, a first look image of the character was also released. In the picture, Fox is seen in his classic outfit which includes a green jumpsuit, red scarf, white vest and a high tech headset. He is also shown standing confidently next to his well known spacecraft called the Arwing, which made longtime fans very happy.
For those who may not know, Fox McCloud is the main character from Nintendo’s popular Star Fox series. The character was first introduced in 1993 and has appeared in many games since then, including Star Fox 64. He is also a familiar face in the Super Smash Bros. games where many Nintendo characters come together.
Because of this, fans are now wondering if this movie could be the start of a bigger shared universe where different Nintendo characters appear together. This idea is similar to the Super Smash Bros concept, where characters from different games interact in one world. If this happens, it could open the door to many exciting stories in the future.
Let's rock and roll! Fox McCloud joins The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters April 1. Get tickets now. pic.twitter.com/13pRQ2yEah
— The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) March 26, 2026
Interestingly, Shigeru Miyamoto had earlier shared that Nintendo usually prefers to keep its characters in their own separate worlds. That is why this new addition feels surprising and has made fans even more curious about what the film will offer.
The movie will be directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with writing by Matthew Fogel and production by Chris Meledandri. Popular actors like Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day and Jack Black will return to voice their characters.
The story is expected to follow Mario on a space adventure across different worlds as he tries to save Princess Peach from Bowser once again, but this time on a much bigger scale.
With Fox McCloud now part of the journey, the film could be hinting at something much larger, possibly a full Nintendo movie universe that fans have been waiting for.