The recent Super Mario Galaxy Movie showcases the delightful first encounter between Mario and Fox McCloud, a pairing that appears to have been foreshadowed almost three decades earlier. In 1997, Taco Bell featured promotional art depicting these iconic Nintendo characters together.
Shared by user Slavko ShyGuy on X, this whimsical art serves as a nostalgic reminder of earlier gaming culture, two years before the original Super Smash Bros. was launched. This lighthearted connection adds an entertaining layer to the lore of these beloved franchises.
Additionally, as fans reminisce about these promotional images, there's speculation about incorporating characters like Fulgore from Killer Instinct Gold into future Mario adventures.