Nintendo and Illumination have released the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and with it comes a significant update to the film’s voice cast. While earlier trailers introduced audiences to many of the major characters, the latest reveal finally confirms who will be voicing one of the franchise’s most beloved characters: Yoshi.
The announcement arrives just weeks after the studio released more details about the film’s cast and story direction. As previously reported, the movie already features a lineup of high-profile actors voicing many of Nintendo’s iconic characters. Now the final trailer has expanded that roster and provided fans with a clearer picture of who will be bringing the galaxy-spanning adventure to life.
Yoshi’s Voice Actor Finally Confirmed
For many fans, the biggest reveal in the new trailer is the voice of Yoshi. The character has been a core part of the Mario franchise for more than three decades, yet his voice has often been treated differently than the rest of the cast. In the games, Yoshi’s sounds are typically stylized vocal effects rather than traditional dialogue.
The upcoming film takes a slightly different approach by assigning a dedicated voice actor to the role. The trailer confirms that Frank Welker will voice Yoshi in the movie.
Welker is widely regarded as one of the most prolific voice actors in entertainment. Over the course of his career he has voiced countless characters in animation, film, and television. Many audiences recognize him for roles such as Scooby-Doo’s Fred Jones, Megatron in Transformers, and a long list of animal characters across numerous productions.
Casting Welker as Yoshi makes sense given his extensive experience creating expressive creature and animal voices. His ability to communicate personality through sound rather than traditional dialogue has been a defining feature of his work for decades.
The decision also resolves a long-standing question about how the character would be handled in a feature film format.
Expanding the Galaxy Movie Voice Cast
Alongside the Yoshi reveal, the final trailer confirms several additional voice actors joining the film’s ensemble.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie already includes a number of recognizable names portraying Nintendo characters. Among the previously announced performers are:
- Chris Pratt as Mario
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach
- Charlie Day as Luigi
- Jack Black as Bowser
- Keegan-Michael Key as Toad
- Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong
The latest announcement adds three more actors to the project, expanding the universe of characters that appear in the film’s cosmic adventure.
The new additions include:
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Ayo Edebiri
- James Marsden
While details about their specific roles remain limited, the characters are expected to play supporting roles within the film’s story as Mario and his allies explore the galaxy.
The expanded cast suggests the film may feature a larger ensemble of characters than earlier Mario adaptations.
A Growing Cast for Nintendo’s Next Animated Adventure
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continues Nintendo and Illumination’s push to expand the Mario franchise in animation following the success of the previous Super Mario Bros. Movie. The galaxy setting allows the filmmakers to introduce new locations and characters while maintaining the familiar tone that audiences associate with the series.
Voice casting has played a major role in shaping the film’s presentation. Well known actors bring recognizable personalities to characters that have historically existed primarily in games.
At the same time, the inclusion of veteran voice talent such as Frank Welker highlights the importance of experienced performers in animated productions. Characters like Yoshi rely heavily on vocal expression, and casting a performer known for creature voices helps maintain the character’s identity while adapting it for film.
With the final trailer now released, fans have a clearer view of the film’s full voice cast. The new additions help round out the ensemble and offer a glimpse at how the movie will translate the beloved Mario universe into a new cosmic setting.
As the release approaches, audiences will soon hear how these actors bring Nintendo’s iconic characters to life on the big screen.
