Summary
- Wario, the opposite of Mario, could be a great choice to partner with Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, bringing their contrasting personalities for an entertaining dynamic.
- Geno, a powerful warrior from the Super Mario games, could be a lesser-known but exciting addition to the sequel, pleasing dedicated game fans and contributing to the team-up with Mario.
- Yoshi, with high demand from fans, is a popular choice to appear in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, offering a diverse set of skills that would make him a perfect teammate for Mario in the next installment.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 is not yet confirmed, the first movie's incredible success makes it hard to imagine the sequel not happening eventually.
Part of the reason this movie is so popular is that it nails the dynamics between the classic video game characters, especially between Mario and Donkey Kong. By the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Donkey Kong and Mario have transformed from enemies in the arena to allies in the fight against Bowser. The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 may well opt to recreate that chemistry by pairing Mario with another classic character. If that's the case, there are nine perfect candidates to be Mario's partner in the sequel.
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9 Wario — The Antithesis Of Mario
Wario begins as an antagonist but becomes a hero
The Super Mario Bros. Movie teases the existence of several characters, and though Wario isn't among them, he is a prominent enough character that it would make sense for him to appear in the sequel. Wario is essentially the opposite of Mario, and even though he entered the franchise as an antagonist, he is now a playable protagonist in many Super Mario games. A team-up between Mario and Wario would surely lead to some fireworks, and their fundamental differences could make for a great dynamic to anchor the sequel on.
8 Geno — Warrior From Star Road
First appears in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Geno is another memorable character from the Super Mario video games who could make a great addition to The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Geno comes from Star Road, and he is a formidable fighter who could potentially help Mario extensively if they teamed up in the sequel film. Geno probably isn't as well known as characters like Donkey Kong and Princess Peach, but he would still be a fun addition to the film. Further, including a lesser-known game character could help appease die-hard game fans.
7 Yoshi — Dinosaur And Ally To The Super Mario Bros.
Yoshi is one of the oldest and most beloved Nintendo characters
Yoshi is probably the one character with the most popular demand for an appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Theories on how Yoshi will fit into the Super Mario Movie sequel are already rampant, proving that fans are desperate for Yoshi to be included. Yoshi would make a perfect teammate for Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 because of his diverse set of skills. He demonstrates an array of abilities in the various games he appears in, which could slot perfectly into the next Super Mario Movie.
What appears to be Yoshi's egg is shown beginning to hatch in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, hinting that he will appear in the sequel.
6 Rosalina — Protector Of The Luma Creatures
First appears in Super Mario Galaxy
Rosalina is another fan-favorite from the Super Mario franchise who would be a strong choice as Mario's sidekick in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. She is a wise and mature character who could help balance Mario by providing a counterweight to his brash courage. As the protector of the Lumas, she also has an easy way into the sequel because of Lumalee's disturbing appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. In fact, Rosalina's defense of the Lumas could even be used as the basis for the sequel's plot, making her an even stronger option to be Mario's ally.
5 Diddy Kong — Warrior From The Jungle Kingdom
Donkey Kong's nephew and sidekick
As Donkey Kong's nephew and sidekick, Diddy Kong might be the best option for replacing Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Diddy Kong is a lot like his uncle, meaning his chemistry with Mario would likely work out similarly. This makes him a safe choice as Mario's sidekick because the sequel could use the same formula as the first movie. Furthermore, Diddy Kong's brief cameo in The Super Mario Bros. Movie was enough to tease fans and get people excited about his potential appearance in the sequel, so there is already some hype around his character.
4 Waluigi — The Antithesis Of Luigi
Waluigi is Wario's partner like Luigi is to Mario
Waluigi is the opposite of Luigi, making him an interesting option to be Mario's sidekick in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Like his partner, Wario, Waluigi is one of the best-known characters from the Super Mario franchise, so he would be a strong addition to the sequel's cast. He could also make a good partner for Mario, because their differences could balance each other out. Waluigi may seem like an odd choice as Mario's sidekick, but sometimes opposites attract.
3 Princess Daisy — Princess Of Sarasaland
First appears in Super Mario Land
Another option for Mario's potential sidekick in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 is Princess Daisy. As one of the longest-serving Nintendo characters, Princess Daisy is one of the most recognizable names in the franchise. She would be a known-quantity among Mario fans, and it would allow the movies to continue bucking the damsell-in-distress trope that was common in the early video games. Princess Daisy could also serve as a love interest to Luigi, just as Peach does to Mario.
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2 Birdo — Pink Yoshi Dinosaur
Birdo is a common ally of Yoshi's
Birdo is a lesser known character from the Super Mario franchise who would make an interesting addition to The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. She is a Yoshi-like dinosaur, except pink instead of green, and she is an ally in the Mario games outside of her first appearance as a boss in Super Mario Bros. 2. Like Yoshi, she would make a strong ally to Mario because of her diverse set of skills, which include launching eggs out of her mouth. Her fighting prowess could be a big boon to Mario if she appears in The Super Mario Bros. 2.
1 Toadette — A Toad Of The Mushroom Kingdom
A friend and ally to Toad
Toadette is a female Toad from the Mushroom Kingdom who appears in numerous Mario video games. She is a friend of Toad's who often helps him or Mario. Toadette could appear in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as Mario's new sidekick, perhaps making Toad jealous. Alternatively, she could become a love interest to Toad once he sees her helping Mario. Regardless, Toadette is another beloved character who would have plenty to offer as Mario's sidekick in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
- Cast
- Carlos Alazraqui, Jason Broad, Ashly Burch, Rachel Butera, Cathy Cavadini, Will Collyer, Django Craig, Willow Geer, Aaron Hendry
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
