Summary
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2will feature additional characters to those we’ve already seen, and, according to Toad’s voice actor Keegan-Michael Key, the expansive lore of the Mario franchise will be explored in more depth in the upcoming sequel (thanks,GamesRadar+).
“One thing I can say about the second movie is that it’s a little broader in scope, and where it takes place is very intriguing to me,” Key toldMen’s Journal. “They’re going to find some really fantastic easter eggs and it’s been very exciting so far.”
“I feel like what they’ve done creatively is they’ve really widened out the universe that these characters live in and we’re going to meet some new folks. We’re going to meet some new folks that are old favourites and some folks that I think are really deep cuts, but because of the way the story’s laying itself out right now, those characters are going to be very intriguing,” added Key.
How Obscure is a Deep Cut, Anyway?
It seems unlikely the characters Key is referring to are incredibly obscure. That being said, the actor has showcased impressive knowledge of some of the franchises he’s been involved with, so it certainly wouldn’t be out of character for Key to have a wide knowledge of Mario lore. Either way, his comment has sparked substantial speculation about what characters he could be referring to.
The range of fan speculation for these “deep cuts” is very wide, from well-known characters like Rosalina, Toadsworth and Toadette, all the way to obscure single-appearance characters like Tatanga and infamous New York contractor Anthony Scapelli.
We haveour own list of obscure Mario charactersfor those looking for some fuel for their delusions, and I think Kylie Koopa has a real chance of showing up on the silver screen. We know The Super Mario Bros. Movie is no stranger to easter eggs and cameos, as Swanky Kong even made an appearance in the first movie.
We’ll likely have to wait and see to find out which characters Key is referring to. The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 releases June 25, 2025.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Mushroom Kingdom is in danger and there’s only two who can save it, Mario and his brother Luigi! They brothers team up with Toad, Princess Peach, Donkey Kong and more to put a stop to Bowser’s evil plot.
