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What a week it has been for Shigeru Miyamoto—the creative legend behind Mario who is once again front and center as Nintendo orchestrates a global party marking the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. According to Nintendo’s Direct livestream, Miyamoto himself kicked off the milestone event on September 12th, charming fans worldwide by introducing a slate of major releases and nostalgic celebrations. In a defining public appearance, Miyamoto unveiled that both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 are headed to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on October 2nd, with enhanced visuals including a 4K update for the latest console.

The truly headline-capturing moment arrived when Miyamoto announced the next chapter in Mario’s cinematic journey: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Produced once again in partnership with Illumination and Chris Meledandri, and featuring the voice cast and directors from the previous blockbuster, this highly anticipated film was teased with a new video and set for a global premiere starting April 3rd, 2026, as covered by The Los Angeles Times. Miyamoto described this sequel as the “main event” of the Mario anniversary, promising surprises that will delight fans from every era, and social media has been buzzing with clips of him at the Direct and speculation about the film’s plot.

That’s not all—Nintendo also celebrated Miyamoto’s legacy with commemorative activities at the Kyoto Nintendo Museum, including a 40th anniversary light display, exclusive ticket designs, and curated artwork showcases. The BBC caught the world up on Miyamoto’s profound influence, emphasizing how his original vision formed not only Mario but also transformed the very landscape of video gaming.

On the business front, Miyamoto’s presence at the Direct also boosted visibility for upcoming game releases on Switch 2, including Mario Tennis Fever, a new Yoshi adventure, and expansion content for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, proving his ongoing impact on development pipelines. Nintendo’s smart device app even added a Kirby theme to mark the festivities.

In terms of long-term significance, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s announcement stands out as a major pop culture event likely to reinforce both Nintendo’s and Miyamoto’s legacies for younger audiences. As for social media, Miyamoto’s appearance trended globally during and after the Direct, and his quotes about Mario’s journey were widely shared—though there are no new personal or speculative developments reported about him outside these confirmed activities.

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