The upcoming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is already generating huge excitement among fans, and a recent update has made things even more interesting. The makers have officially revealed that Fox McCloud will appear in the film, and this news has quickly taken over social media conversations. Fans across the world are now eagerly discussing what this could mean for the future of the movie and possibly for Nintendo films overall.
The announcement was made on X on March 26 with a fun and energetic caption introducing the character. Along with the post, the makers also shared a first look image of Fox McCloud. In the image, he appears in his classic look, wearing a green jumpsuit, a red scarf, a white vest and a futuristic headset. He is seen standing confidently beside his famous spacecraft, the Arwing, which instantly caught the attention of longtime fans and gamers who grew up playing his games.
For those unfamiliar, Fox McCloud is the main hero of Nintendo’s well known Star Fox franchise. First introduced in 1993, the character has been part of several popular titles over the years, including Star Fox 64. He is also widely recognized for appearing in the Super Smash Bros. games, where different Nintendo characters come together in one shared space.
Because of Fox’s inclusion, many fans now believe that Nintendo could be planning something bigger. There is growing speculation that this film might be the beginning of a shared cinematic universe, similar to the Super Smash Bros idea where characters from different games exist and interact in the same world. If this turns out to be true, it could lead to many exciting crossovers and stories in the future.
Let's rock and roll! Fox McCloud joins The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, only in theaters April 1. Get tickets now. pic.twitter.com/13pRQ2yEah
— The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (@supermariomovie) March 26, 2026
This move is especially surprising because Shigeru Miyamoto had earlier mentioned that Nintendo usually prefers to keep its characters in their own separate worlds. That is why Fox McCloud appearing in a Mario film has caught many people off guard and increased curiosity about how the story will unfold.
The film is being directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a script by Matthew Fogel and production by Chris Meledandri. Actors like Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day and Jack Black will return to voice key characters.
The story is expected to follow Mario on a larger than ever space adventure as he travels across different worlds to rescue Princess Peach from Bowser. With Fox McCloud now joining the journey, the film could be setting the stage for something much bigger that fans have been hoping to see for years.