Miyamoto Addresses Super Mario Galaxy Movie Feedback
- Miyamoto expresses surprise at critical reception
- Movie has a successful box office despite mixed reviews
- Future Nintendo films are already in the pipeline
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has responded to the varied criticisms leveled at The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which has received mixed reviews since its release. Despite a low critic rating of 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, audience approval stands at a solid 89%. As the film prepares for release in Japan, Miyamoto shared his thoughts, noting the unexpected severity of the critics' responses this time around.
He acknowledged past critiques of the original film but expressed disbelief at the harsher reviews of the sequel. Miyamoto commented on the industry's evolving landscape, emphasizing the need for creatives from various backgrounds to invigorate filmmaking. Meanwhile, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become the highest-grossing film of 2026, earning $753 million globally, with projections suggesting it may reach or exceed the billion-dollar mark.