Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Why This 'Super Mario Bros.' Movie Lives Up to Fan Expectations

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination's Chris Meledandri discuss the making of 'The Super Mario Movie.' Miyamoto talks about creating the character of Mario, the evolution of Princess Peach and how the studios worked together to ensure that the film honors the spirit and feeling of the video games. Meledandri also dives into the process of putting together the movie's star-studded voice cast which includes Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Seth Rogen.

[FandeJay]

My God, we need to preserve Miyamoto as much as we can, that man is an international treasure.

[elhopper]

I hope Miyamato knows he’s created and enlivened so many childhoods including mine and I honestly can’t wait to see this movie. Looks like a dream come true

[paulaabelenda]

Miyamoto is such a genius that it makes me happy to see him being treated like a star. Would love to watch more interviews with him.

[jay.p.]

I love Miyamoto so much! He just seems like a good human.

[bbarnsp]

It’s so crazy to see how the Mario brand is growing and expanding. It’s also so exciting that technology has finally enabled an animated movie that can offer us a beautiful, stylized rendition of the Mushroom Kingdom. I’m am so hyped for this film. Thanks Miyamoto-san and Chris!

[dannielz]

I didn't get to live to see Walt Disney while still alive. But I get to see creative masters like Miyamoto, and Miyazaki. What an absolute privilege.

[DominickRuocco]

Miyamoto just gets it! I can't wait to see this film.

[guacoman]

Nintendo will always be a treasure in my heart. They are the most recognized in terms of devs. And the franchises they’ve made are just so creative and this man here is the one to create an iconic character we’ve all grown to love. Thank you miyamoto for Mario.

[kool]

I truly hope this is a smash hit and you can create your own Nintendoverse and launch a whole new sight to behold. Good luck!

[bcapellan]

Miyamoto... a living legend and not only a national treasure for Japan, but really a planet wide gift to humanity!

[Latveria]

Both Miyamato-San and Chris looked like they both had a lot of fun making this film, which is why it is going to be amazing

[patrickholt]

So crazy that miyamoto joined Nintendo to draw some art. Now he’s doing magazine shoots.

[ive]

This collab is intense! I can only imagine the amount of iterations getting sent back and forth countless times until each frame was perfect. Its comforting in knowing how passionate Miyamoto is and expect this movie to slaps all of my nostalgia receptors

[wolflike]

Chris made me smile when he said he was happy seeing his son play video games. Back in the 90s, so many parents were against them as well as watching too much tv was bad for you. Now this is something even people make a career on just playing video games! Thank you Miyamoto and Meledandri!

[rodrigofaria]

Thank you for making so many childhoods happier with your games, Miyamoto-san.

[AdventuresAwait]

Miyamoto-san, you should be so proud of this movie. You did a wonderful job. The movement in the film is so very like Mario, from the flying Tanooki to the massive bullet bill, to the initial platforming sequence in the mushroom kingdom, to the epic finale, I am so happy to have seen this. Truly a joy. God bless you, Miyamoto-san!

[trevdeesciple]

I want more films like this. Star fox. Donkey Kong. The legend of Zelda. Metroid. Make those films Nintendo!

[btetschner]

A+ video!
Great to see Miyamoto and Meledandri working together like that, glad for the hit the film has already become.

[AP-hnwd]

Super excited to see this. First midnight release movie in a very time.

[PHOfficial]

It's nice to see Miyamoto genuinely excited with a project again.