The Super Mario Bros. movie seems to have exceeded everyone’s expectations. Even Chris Pratt is completely speechless and hints that a sequel is in the works.
It’s probably just a matter of time before a continuation of Super Mario’s colorful adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom is announced. With box office earnings exceeding a staggering one billion dollars, the film has become the second highest-grossing animated film of all time. Nintendo and Illumination have every reason to celebrate, and it’s truly a testament to how the gaming icon continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
Chris Pratt, who voiced the well-known plumber, is completely shocked by the immense success the film has achieved worldwide.
“We’re so grateful for the support, though,” Pratt added. “[It’s] really shocking to me how successful that movie’s been. I mean, I expected that people would love it the way I was excited about it, but it’s truly multigenerational around the world. People love it. They love Mario… It’s a really fun, funny, cute, heartwarming movie and, God, I can’t believe I’m part of it.” he told Entertainment Tonight.
The actor also drops a hint that a sequel is likely to happen.
“We’re in the midst of this writers’ strike, and so everything has been paused and [put] on hold for the right reasons,” he said. “I really do support the WGA and our writers. When the negotiations have been completed, and the writers feel comfortable moving forward, then it’ll be time to start talking about what’s next for that.”
