- Primary Subject: Glen Powell’s casting in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Key Update: Universal and Nintendo have officially confirmed that Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell is joining the voice cast.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 27, 2026
- Quick Answer: Glen Powell is voicing Fox McCloud, the legendary Star Fox pilot, in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, officially bridging the gap toward a Nintendo cinematic universe.
Glen Powell is officially joining the cast of the highly anticipated The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, but which beloved Nintendo character is he voicing in the film?
The sequel is bringing back the majority of the star-studded voice cast, including Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Anya-Taylor Joy. There has been a lot of anticipation from fans about what they have in store for the follow-up and the new characters that they will introduce in the animated Nintendo world.
Who is Glen Powell Voicing in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie?
Universal Pictures and Nintendo recently announced that Glen Powell has joined the cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to voice fan-favorite character Fox McCloud.
Earlier this week, it was confirmed that the Star Fox character will make an appearance in the film, prompting speculation that it would potentially set up a movie version of The Super Smash Bros.
They also released a video to announce the Top Gun: Maverick star's casting in the sequel, where he is seen mimicking the actions and wearing the character's jacket.
At that time, there was no announcement on which actor they would cast to play the iconic Nintendo character, with some fans even suggesting A-list names. As it turns out, they indeed cast a well-known star to play the coveted role.
While the character is unlikely to have a major part in the sequel, his appearance still excites a lot of fans since it is an indication that they are building a bigger Nintendo universe and a potential crossover project. It also suggests that a Star Fox movie is a possibility in the pipeline.
What to Expect in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
In The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Mario and Luigi team up with their new ally, Yoshi, joining Princess Peach and Toad on a cosmic odyssey across the stars. Their galactic journey leads them to Rosalina, setting the stage for a stellar showdown against the combined might of Bowser and Bowser Jr.
Aside from Powell, the voice cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Issa Rae, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Brie Larson.
The film is set to arrive in North American theaters on April 1. It will also be available in premium formats such as IMAX and RealD 3D.
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