It appears that the title for the sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie may have been inadvertently revealed through an NBCUniversal press release. The document initially listed "Super Mario World" among upcoming films set to stream on Peacock, alongside other well-known titles like Shrek and Minions. However, this mention was quickly retracted, suggesting a premature disclosure.
The original press release grouped "Super Mario World" with "Shrek" and "Minions," which are known to be shorthand for Shrek 5 and Minions 3. This could imply that "Super Mario World" might not be the final title for the Mario sequel but rather a placeholder or an umbrella term. Nonetheless, "Super Mario World" is a more specific and recognizable title within the Mario franchise, which lends some credibility to its potential use.
Given the context, it's intriguing to speculate on the choice of "Super Mario World" as the title. This name harks back to a beloved game in the Mario series, released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, which could resonate well with fans. If this title is indeed chosen, it might suggest a storyline or setting that revisits or is inspired by the themes and environments of the original Super Mario World game.
As always, fans should take this information with a grain of salt until an official announcement is made. The swift removal of the title from the press release indicates that Universal and Illumination are keeping details under wraps for now.
