The latest Nintendo Direct celebrated Mario’s 40th anniversary by revealing the teaser trailer for the next Mario animated film: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The sequel is coming to theaters April 3, 2026.
Plus, the Nintendo Direct announced the original Mario Galaxy and Galaxy 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch as a remaster 2-in-1 collection in October.
The only new Mario game announcement was for Mario Tennis Fever, a follow-up to 2018’s Mario Tennis Aces. Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a wonderful side-scrolling co-op platformer, is also getting a new Switch 2 edition with new co-op content, arriving next year.
Nintendo is also producing the weird but funny chatty flowers from Super Mario Bros. Wonder as physical Talking Flower toys, releasing next Spring.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is an all-new Yoshi game, and technically part of the Mario 40th anniversary, even if Mario himself doesn’t seem to show up. Yoshi discovers a magic book, and explores its pages via side-scrolling platforming.
The Nintendo Direct also announced a new expansion for Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush. The post-game DLC is set on DK Island, featuring collectible Emeralds and new fashions to unlock. The DLC launches today, along with a free demo of the base game.
Pokémon Pokopia looks like Minecraft meets Pokémon, starring a Ditto who can copy other Pokémon abilities.
Oh, and several high-profile games are coming to Switch 2, including Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Stardew Valley, Hades 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. Plus, new paid DLC confirmed for Pokémon Legends Z-A, Mega Dimensions, which adds more Mega Evolutions.
Watch the whole Direct above, and check out the highlights below.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is an all-new Yoshi adventure, as the friendly dinosaur explores the pages of a mysterious book. I mean, it’s right there in the title!
Platform: Switch 2
Release: Spring 2026
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
The Switch remake includes both Wii platformers with improved UI, optional motion controls, enhanced resolution, and new content. The Switch 2 version will also feature 4K resolution. Amibo figures of Mario, Luma, and Roslaina are also dropping on April 2, 2026.
Platform: Switch, Switch 2
Release: October 2
Pokémon Pokopia
Play as a Ditto who transforms into a human, and explores a fully craftable voxel world full of friendly Pokémon. By meeting new Pokémon, the Ditto can copy and gain their powers, using them to build, harvest, grow, move, and otherwise shape the world to create a haven of Pokémon.
Platform: Switch 2
Release: 2026
Mario Tennis Fever
The new Mario Tennis game adds dozens of new Fever Rackets, granting special abilities that can mix and match with over 30 different characters. Players can also use motion controls in the new Swing Mode.
Platform: Switch 2
Release: February 2, 2026
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Fortune’s Weave is a new entry in the beloved tactical-RPG series, and the first since 2023’s Engage. Fortune’s Weave is centered around the Heroic Games of a gladiatorial arena, and promises an intertwining story of memorable characters.
Platform: Switch 2
Release: 2026
Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
One of our favorite Switch platformers is coming to Switch 2 with added content. The Meetup at Bellabel Park addition adds new minigames designed for co-op play.
Platform: Switch 2
Release: Spring 2026
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
A remake of Dragon Quest 7 transforms the classic JRPG into a 3D art style, while maintaining the series signature art style. The remake features a streamlined story, and a Moonlight system that allows two equipped vocations at a time.
Platform: Switch 2
Release: February 5, 2026
