Summary
- Donkey Kong's appearance in the first Mario movie sets up King K. Rool as a potential villain replacement for Bowser in the sequel.
- King K. Rool's established history and ties to Donkey Kong make him a compelling choice to bring into The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
- Mario teaming up with Donkey Kong to defeat King K. Rool would continue the dynamic introduced in the first movie and create an engaging storyline.
Thanks to Donkey Kong's inclusion in the first Mario movie, follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie feels inevitable after its record-breaking success at the box office. And when a second movie does arrive, it'll face the challenge of finding a new threat for Mario and his friends to overcome.
In ending, Mario's archenemy was finally defeated, and as a punishment for his actions, was shrunken by a Mini Mushroom. Obviously, such a size change can be reversed, but while it is relatively easy to imagine a scenario where Bowser breaks free and renews his attacks on the Mushroom Kingdom, the Koopa King being the main villain again is far from guaranteed. Rather than follow the direction of the games and pit Mario against Bowser repeatedly, the movie may look to replace the character with a new antagonist.
How King K. Rool Could Fight Mario In Super Mario Bros. Movie 2
Though he may come across as an unlikely option, King K. Rool is among the most appealing choices for The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2's villain. King K. Rool has never appeared in a mainline Mario game, yet bears a connection to the character via his place in Donkey Kong's corner of the universe. Introduced in Donkey Kong Country in 1994, the character has a reputation as Donkey Kong's greatest enemy. And since Donkey Kong Island was established as one of the worlds in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, King K. Rool should already exist in the canon of the film.
If King K. Rool is around, it wouldn't be difficult to bring him into the fold. After all, the Mushroom Kingdom and Donkey Kong's homeland have formal ties to each other now that they've fought together as allies. Were King K. Rool to show up in the sequel, Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong could turn to Princess Peach for help in the same way that the Mushroom Kingdom sought out their aid in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Considering the much-needed assistance the Kongs provided and the greater threat King K. Rool would present, it's likely Mario, Peach, and perhaps Luigi would agree to help with the problem.
King K. Rool's history in Donkey Kong's games would justify a team-up between Mario and Donkey Kong in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. In the Donkey Kong Country video games, King K. Rool is the leader of an army of lizard monsters called the Kremlings that try to invade Donkey Kong's home. Each game sees the protagonists fight off the Kremlings and force a showdown with King K. Rool. Mario is never included, but since they share the same universe in the movie's canon, it would make sense for Mario to be called upon to help with any efforts to repel a Kremling invasion.
Despite Being A Donkey Kong Villain, King K. Rool Would Be The Best Bowser Replacement
Mario and Luigi ing forces with Donkey Kong and company to fight King K. Rool would be an unconventional plotline for a Mario story, but Bowser's role in Mario's games ittedly puts the sequel in a unique situation. Mario has a rich rogues' gallery, but it's important to keep in mind that the vast majority of its are minions of Bowser. In the Mario franchise, Bowser has no real rival for the title of Mario's biggest villain. While not unheard of, it is rare for a Mario game to use a character other than Bowser as the villain.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently available to stream on Netflix.
Characters like Bowser Jr., Smithy, and King Boo all exist as possible replacements, but none feel like villains that can fully escape Bowser's shadow. King K. Rool, on the other hand, may have what it takes to accomplish that lofty feat. He's no stranger to main villain roles and can easily rise to the equation in the absence of better choices from Mario's games. Strengthening his case as a candidate for the sequel's villain are the monsters that follow him. Rather than borrow Bowser's minions, King K. Rool would have his own the movie could use. Donkey Kong's games are chock-full of different Kremling types that serve in King K. Rool's army.
King K. Rool As The Villain Would Continue One Of The First Movie's Best Stories
With King K. Rool as its central antagonist, The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 would be in a prime position to continue one of its predecessor's best surprises. Though Luigi is his usual partner in his adventures, Donkey Kong made for an interesting substitute. The movie planned entire action sequences around the duo of Mario and Donkey Kong, with their interactions doing much to enhance both the movie's story and its comedy. Presumably, a story where King K. Rool is the focus would call for an even greater emphasis on Mario's dynamic with Donkey Kong. As King K. Rool's hated foe, Donkey Kong would most assuredly receive a substantial role.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Release Date
- April 5, 2023
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
- Director
- Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath
Cast
Mario (voice)
Princess Peach (voice)
WHERE TO WATCH
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an animated adventure film featuring Brooklyn plumbers Mario and Luigi. Released in 2023, the movie follows the brothers as they are transported to a magical world through a mysterious pipe, leading Mario on a quest to rescue Luigi after they become separated.
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