"Super Mario World" Sequel Announced and Removed from NBCUniversal Release

It appears that we might have an early glimpse into the title of the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, thanks to a premature announcement in an NBCUniversal press release. The document, which was meant to detail upcoming content for NBCUniversal's Upfront Showcase, inadvertently revealed that "Super Mario World" is among the future releases from Universal Pictures and Illumination set to stream on Peacock.

The leak quickly spread across the internet, but Universal was swift to act, editing the press release to remove any reference to Mario. The original text mentioned "Super Mario World, Shrek, and Minions," alongside other projects. Interestingly, the Shrek and Minions titles are understood to be Shrek 5 and Minions 3, suggesting that "Super Mario World" might not be the final title for the Mario sequel but rather a placeholder or umbrella term.

Despite this, "Super Mario World" stands out as a more specific title compared to a generic "Super Mario" or "Super Mario Bros." Given its specificity, it's plausible that this could indeed be the name of the next installment in the Mario franchise. This title would resonate well with fans, evoking memories of the beloved video game of the same name.

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