Soon you'll be able to have more "Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches (I love you)", because The Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming to Blu-ray this summer. Just in time for the peak of peach season, as it turns out. That's right, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming to Blu-ray, Digital, and DVD on June 13, following a truly remarkable (and historic) theatrical run.
The new collectible edition of the film, which is being called The Super Mario Bros. Movie 'Power Up Edition' is packed with brand-new bonus features, like:
- Getting to Know the Cast – In these short behind-the-scenes pieces we get up close and personal with the stars of the film and learn what they leaned on to inhabit their on-screen persona.
- Leveling Up: Making The Super Mario Bros. Movie– Bringing one of the world's most beloved video game characters, and the world around him, to life was no easy task! Filmmakers and cast give an in-depth look into the making of the film.
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie Field Guide – Join the cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie as they take viewers through the various Power-Ups and Bonuses that appear in the film. This immersive video will allow the cast to interact with custom on-screen graphics as they select a Bonus or Power Up specific to their character and then explain what it does, how to use it and its effects.
- “Peaches” Lyric Video – Jack Black is known for his big personality and really no one else could play the part of Bowser, so get ready to sing-along to his big musical number as he serenades Princess Peach.
- Leadership Lessons with Anya Taylor-Joy – Let’s face it: being a princess isn’t easy. Thankfully, we have Anya Taylor-Joy, custom graphics and movie clips to give us Princess Peach’s guide to being an awesome leader. We’ll provide some real-life tips and power-ups that kids of all ages can use in their daily lives.
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2023 has been an amazing year for video game adaptations. Once thought to be an impossible task, recent projects such as The Super Mario Bros. Movie and HBO's The Last of Us have proven that turning video games into linear narratives is not only possible but can yield truly remarkable results. In the case of The Last of Us, the series has managed to bring one of the most beloved video games of the last decade to the television screen, honoring the original characters while also breaking new ground. Meanwhile, The Super Mario Bros. Movie satisfied audiences with a film that played towards the iconic imagery of the game series.
In Case You Wanted More Peaches
In addition to being a smash hit, The Super Mario Bros. Movie also created its own iconic and meme-able moments. Jack Black's song "Peaches," which he sang as Bowser in the film, quickly became an internet sensation in its own right, even debuting on Billboard's Hot 100. The film featured a star-studded cast including Anya-Taylor Joy as Peaches, Chris Pratt as Mario, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, and Charlie Day as Luigi among others. The film was directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is currently available for VOD purchase and is also still playing in some theaters. While a streaming debut hasn't been set yet, you can own the film on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital on June 13. Check out our interview with Rogen below: