Wahoo! Meet the cast of The Super Mario Bros. Movie (coming to Netflix Dec. 3)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, image courtesy 2022 Nintendo and Universal Studios
The Super Mario Bros. Movie, image courtesy 2022 Nintendo and Universal Studios /
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Great news! The Super Mario Bros. Movie is officially making its way to Netflix. Mark you calendars for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023. The popular animated film might be catered more towards kids, but I can personally tell you that I really recommend watching it even if you’re older. There’s fun adventures and so many callbacks to the games.

To celebrate the arrival of the movie, we’ve rounded up the cast list for you below to know who voices the iconic Mario characters. Check them all out below:

Main cast members:

  • 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

Other cast members:

  • Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong
  • Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek
  • Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike
  • Khary Payton as Penguin King
  • Charles Martinet as Giuseppe, Mario and Luigi’s father – Martinet is the voice of the original Mario in the games

Ready to learn more about the voice cast? What other projects do you know them from? We’ve got the details for you below!

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Chris Pratt attends the special screening Of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Chris Pratt attends the special screening Of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) /

Chris Pratt as Mario

Played by Chris Pratt, in this story Mario is a regular Italian-American plumber from Brooklyn, New York who’s accidentally transported to the Mushroom Kingdom to save his brother, Luigi.

Where have you seen him before? Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Owen Grady in the Jurassic World trilogy.

Upcoming projects: The Garfield Movie and The Electric State

Social Media: Instagram

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Anya Taylor-Joy attends a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Anya Taylor-Joy attends a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage) /

Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach

The fearless ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom is Princess Peach, voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy. She helps Mario train and get ready to fight Bowser and find his brother.

Where have you seen her before? Gina Gray in seasons 5 and 6 of Peaky Blinders,  Emma Woodhouse in Emma, Beth Harmon in Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit, and Margot/Erin in The Menu.

Upcoming projects: Furiosa and The Gorge

Social Media: Instagram

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Charlie Day attend a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Charlie Day attend a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage) /

Charlie Day as Luigi

Luigi, played by Charlie Day, is Mario’s younger brother who’s also a plumber. When they accidentally get to Mushroom Kingdom, he’s captured by Bowser.

Where have you seen him before? Charlie Kelly on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Dale Arbus in Horrible Bosses 2, and creator of Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.

Upcoming project: Wildwood

Social Media: Instagram 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Jack Black attends a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Jack Black attends a Special Screening of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/WireImage) /

Jack Black as Bowser

The iconic Jack Black is Bowser himself, the villain of the story. He wants to rule the Mushroom Kingdom by marrying Princess Peach. But he’ll have to face one ordinary hero to do so.

Where have you seen him before? Dewey Finn in School of Rock, Ignacio/Nacho in Nacho Libre, Po in Kung Fu Panda, Lemuel Gulliver in Gulliver’s Travels, R. L. Stine in Goosebumps, and Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon in the Jumanji movies.

Upcoming project: Dear Santa

Social Media: Instagram

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 15: Keegan-Michael Key attends the “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD” welcome celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 15, 2023 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 15: Keegan-Michael Key attends the “SUPER NINTENDO WORLD” welcome celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood on February 15, 2023 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images) /

Keegan-Michael Key as Toad

Keegan-Michael Key voices Toad, a resident of Mushroom Kingdom who’s loyal to Princess Peach and is ready for an adventure.

Where have you seen him before? Mike in Horrible Bosses 2, Sammy in Pitch Perfect 2, Murray the Mummy in Hotel Transylvania movies, Honest John in Pinocchio, Josh Skinner in Schmigadoon!, and Reed Sterling in Reboot.

Upcoming projects: Transformers One and Dear Santa

Social Media: Instagram

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Seth Rogen attends the Special Screening Of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” held at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Seth Rogen attends the Special Screening Of Universal Pictures’ “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” held at Regal LA Live on April 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images) /

Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong, voiced by Seth Rogen, is a gorilla that’s heir to the Jungle Kingdom. Mario has to face him in his first challenge while trying to find his brother.

Where have you seen him before? Cal in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Ben Stone in Knocked Up, Mantis in the Kung Fu Panda movies, Mac Radner in Neighbors, Fred Flarsky in Long Shot, Pumbaa in The Lion King, Gabe Plotkin in Dumb Money, Rand Gauthier in Pam & Tommy, and Will in Platonic.

Upcoming projects: Kung Fu Panda 4, Mufasa: The Lion King, Good Fortune, and Being Mortal

Social Media: Instagram

The Super Mario Bros. Movie streams Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 on Netflix.

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