A brand new trailer for the Super Mario Bros movie has dropped and audiences are once again commenting and criticizing Chris Pratt’s Mario voice.
The new Super Mario Bros trailer, dropping on November 29, gave fans their first taste of characters such as Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and many more. However, the central point of conversation once again is the performance and voice of Chris Pratt as the titular Mario.
When it was first announced Pratt would be voicing Mario, immediate backlash was met with many confused by the choice. When the first teaser trailer was dropped earlier this year, it was met with even greater criticism.
Since the new trailer dropped, many viewers have posted their reactions on Twitter. One particular moment from the trailer that has been getting much attention is when Mario shouts out one of his most iconic phrases.
Other than Pratt’s Mario, people online are excited about the design and look of both Anya Taylor-Joy’s Princess Peach and Seth Rogen’s Donkey Kong. Taylor-Joy told MTV News the Mario fandom is “wild… I don’t think I’ve ever had friends be more excited for anything I have ever done.”
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more.
And while audiences appear to be excited about the supporting cast, many are still slamming Pratt’s Mario online.
People saying “this ain’t bad” probably think Elon Musk is an explosive personality. I’ve heard more enthusiasm from people waiting for a root canal
— RSeph 🔴🇵🇸 (@JFArobinson) November 29, 2022
The Super Mario Bros. Movie might be the first instance where instead of one character/actor carrying the film, it will be literally EVERYONE ELSE carrying Chris Pratt. pic.twitter.com/bLwZ69FE6t
— Tom Schalk (Voice Over Guy) (@TomStheVoice) November 29, 2022
So, they made Princess Peach a badass who defends her people instead of a helpless woman in the Mario Movie… WE LOVE TO SEE IT. #MarioMovie pic.twitter.com/NMLyqiN2pD
— JOLLY J✨ (@DynamoSuperX) November 29, 2022
While it seems like most are still against the casting of Pratt as Mario, time will tell if audience conscious changes between now and then release of the movie.
The Super Mario Bros movie is due for release in the US on April 7, 2023. The film will then be released in Japan at the end of the month on April 28, 2023.