"Super Mario World" Sequel Announced and Retracted by NBCUniversal

A recent NBCUniversal press release may have inadvertently revealed the title of the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The press release, which was meant to announce upcoming content for their streaming service Peacock, mentioned Super Mario World alongside other anticipated films like Shrek and Minions. However, this mention was quickly removed, suggesting a premature disclosure.

The original text in the press release grouped Super Mario World with Shrek and Minions, which are known to be Shrek 5 and Minions 3, respectively. This raises the possibility that Super Mario World could be a placeholder or an umbrella term rather than the final title for the Mario sequel.

Despite the ambiguity, Super Mario World stands out as a more specific title compared to a generic Super Mario or Super Mario Bros. This has led to speculation that it might indeed be the chosen name for the next installment in the Mario franchise. Given the context and the history of the Mario series, Super Mario World as a title would resonate well with fans, hinting at a potential return to the beloved setting of the 1990 Super Nintendo game.

Warning! Spoilers for The Super Mario Bros. Movie follow: