Nintendo Kicks off MAR10 Day With a New Look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Plus, Exclusive Movie Content on the Nintendo Today! App, New Trailers for Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Even More Mario News

REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#nintendoswitch–Happy MAR10 Day to one and all! Nintendo and Illumination recently surprised Mario fans with a brand-new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters nationwide starting April 1. Starting today, fans can open the free Nintendo Today! smart device app¹ each day to unlock a digital Collectible Card based on the movie. Beginning April 1, the app can be used to check in at participating theaters and unlock exclusive content, like a digital photo frame. There are also new trailers for Nintendo Switch 2 games starring Mario and friends, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Plus, Nintendo is commemorating 40 years of the Super Mario Bros. game with in-store giveaways (while supplies last), special offers on games, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD sweepstakes² and more.

Hop in the Warp Pipe over to Mario.Nintendo.com for a full list of MAR10 Day activities and all things Mario, including:

• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – Get a new look at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in this trailer released yesterday by Nintendo and Illumination. Tickets are available for purchase at movie theaters nationwide, and the film releases April 1.
• Exclusive Nintendo Today! Content – Get ready for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie with Nintendo Today!, Nintendo’s free app for smart devices. Starting today, receive one digital Collectible Card from the movie by logging into the app and tapping the card daily. There are 40 different types to claim now through June 10. Unlock three cards during the promotion period (March 10 – May 31 at 11:59 p.m. PT) and earn 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points³. Beginning April 1, use your app to scan the poster for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to check in at participating theaters and unlock exclusive content. This includes a digital photo frame that marks the date and location you saw the film (only available on site), plus wallpapers and more. For details, visit Nintendo’s website for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
• New Trailers for Nintendo Switch 2 Games Featuring Mario and Friends – Explore a new overview trailer for Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park, releasing March 26. Don’t forget to pick up Talking Flower⁴ releasing March 12. Plus, Nintendo also has a new sneak peek at Yoshi’s next adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which releases May 21.
• New From LEGO: Luigi & Mach 8 – Start your engines! The LEGO Group has revealed the newest set in their LEGO Mario Kart line for adults: Luigi & Mach 8 (72050)! Designed for builders 18 and up, this set includes 2,234 pieces and features a buildable Luigi figure with posable head, arms and hands, seated confidently behind the wheel of the first-ever large-scale LEGO brick recreation of the Mach 8 kart. Builders can display the kart on its stand at dynamic angles or remove the model from its stand and take it for a spin! The Luigi & Mach 8 set also pairs well with LEGO Mario Kart – Mario & Standard Kart (72037), sold separately, letting fans create a full head-to-head display! LEGO Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8 is available for pre-order today, March 10, 2026. For more info, visit LEGO.com.
• Special Offers on Games Starring Mario and Friends – Until March 14, visit participating retailers, including official Nintendo U.S. stores, for deals on select games featuring Mario and friends. Plus, visit My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop through March 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT for deals on select digital titles. For the full list of deals, visit the Sales and Deals page.
• New Releases for Nintendo Classics and Nintendo Music – Starting today, players with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership⁵ can enjoy the Game Boy Advance game Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Virtual Boy⁶ games Mario Clash and Mario’s Tennis. Plus, Nintendo Music⁷ has been updated to include the soundtrack from the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury game.
• Tetris 99 52^nd MAXIMUS CUP: Join us for a Maximus Cup from Friday, April 3 12:00 a.m. PT to Monday, April 6 11:59 p.m. PT, featuring a theme inspired by Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2! Compete in online battles in Tetris 99 mode and collect at least 100 event points to unlock a new in-game theme. Event points awarded based on rank achieved in each battle you compete in during the event.
• Events for More Fun with Mario – On March 10, visit Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO for an opportunity to meet Mario. Then, sign up to join the Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO doubles tournament⁸ for Mario Tennis Fever on March 14. A Warp Pipe Pass is required to participate. And throughout April, visit select Target and Walmart stores for game demos featuring Mario and friends, plus giveaways (while supplies last). For more information, visit Nintendo.com.

There are even more MAR10 Day festivities on Mario.Nintendo.com, including in-game events for Mario Kart World, a fun digital frame featuring Mario and friends, a new video inspired by Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Go Noodle – an educational platform for kids – and more. You can also express your love for Mario and friends at Universal Fan Fest Nights, where SUPER NINTENDO WORLD gets even more playful with five different colored Yoshis and a challenge created just for fans! Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is an after-hours, separately ticketed event beginning April 23 through May 16.

¹ Nintendo Account, compatible smart device and persistent internet required. Data charges may apply.

² NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the United States (including the District of Columbia) who are 18 years old or older. Sweepstakes begins 9:00AM PT on 3/4/2026 and ends at 11:00PM PT on 5/31/2026. To enter, you must (1) have a Nintendo Account (if you do not have a Nintendo Account you can register for one free of charge at https://my.nintendo.com/); (2) visit https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ed56eda636150a44; (3) sign in to your Nintendo Account; and (4) redeem 10 Platinum Points per entry at the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Super Mario™ Celebration My Nintendo™ Sweepstakes page (https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/ed56eda636150a44) as stated in the Official Rules. Limit 5 entries per person. One winner will receive a choice of a trip to either Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida or Universal Studios Hollywood in Hollywood, California. If the Universal Orlando Resort destination is chosen, Prize will include round trip economy class air transportation from a major commercial airport near winner’s home (as determined by Universal Orlando in their sole discretion) to Orlando, FL; 4 night standard hotel accommodation (one room, quadruple occupancy, room and tax only) at Universal Terra Luna Resort or at another Universal Orlando Resort hotel (as determined by Universal Orlando in their sole discretion); non-exclusive ground transportation to and from airport and hotel in Orlando, FL; and Universal Orlando 4-Day Park-to-Park Tickets for admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Epic Universe theme parks and Universal Volcano Bay water theme park for winner and up to 3 guests. Universal Orlando Resort Prize ARV: $4,875.16. If the Universal Studios Hollywood destination is chosen, Prize will include round trip economy class air transportation from a major commercial airport near winner’s home (as determined by Universal Studios Hollywood in their sole discretion) to Los Angeles, CA; 2 nights standard hotel accommodation (one room, quadruple occupancy, room and tax only) at Sheraton Universal Hotel (or at another nearby hotel as determined by Universal Studios Hollywood in their sole discretion); non-exclusive ground transportation to and from airport and hotel in Los Angeles, CA; 2 days general admission tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood for winner and up to 3 guests. Universal Studios Hollywood Prize ARV: $4,290.00. Actual value may vary depending on departure date and location. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point). Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Details and restrictions apply. For Official Rules, visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/events/rules/super-nintendo-world-super-mario-bros-celebration-my-nintendo-sweepstakes/. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150^th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

³ A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem points. Terms apply (https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point).

⁴ Talking Flower is not compatible with games or systems.

⁵ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

⁶ Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch or Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch are required to play the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics collection of games. Nintendo Switch Online membership required to purchase Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch or Virtual Boy (Cardboard Model) for Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/. Accessories not available in all countries or for free trial memberships. Purchase limits apply.

⁷ Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms

⁸ NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the US (including D.C.). who are at least 10 years of age. Tournament begins at 11:00 AM local time on 3/14/2026 and ends at 4:00 PM local time on 3/14/2026. One member of each team must reserve a Warp Pipe Pass between 9:00 AM local time on 3/9/2026 and 9:00 AM on 3/14/2026 local time to participate. Limit of 16 teams (32 participants) for Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO and 32 teams (64 participants total) for Nintendo NEW YORK can reserve a Warp Pipe Pass on a first-come, first-served basis. Tournament check-ins begin at approximately 10:00 AM local time on March 14, 2026, at Nintendo NEW YORK and Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, respectively. Teams without a Warp Pipe Pass reservation will only be registered if space allows. All team members must be present prior to check-in as stated in the Official Rules. There will be a total of 3 winning teams (3 teams of 2 players each) for each location. Each member of the First Place team will receive a First Place Mario Tennis Fever medal (ARV $280.00). Each member of the Second Place team will receive a Second Place Mario Tennis Fever medal (ARV $280.00). Each member of the Third Place team will receive a Third Place Mario Tennis Fever medal (ARV $280.00). Total prize ARV $840.00. Skill of participating players determines the winners. See Official Rules for details and restrictions. Sponsor: Nintendo of America Inc., 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.

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Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo’s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 6 billion video games and over 870 million hardware units globally, and has created franchises such as Mario^™, Donkey Kong^™, The Legend of Zelda^™, Pokémon^™, Metroid^™, Kirby^™, Animal Crossing^™, Pikmin^™, and Splatoon^™.

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