Nintendo Direct for November 2025 announced, but there's a catch

Nintendo announced a new Nintendo Direct for November 2025 to focus on Super Mario Galaxy Movie. While the upcoming presentation won't feature gameplay news, Nintendo is finally giving fans a better idea of what to expect from Mario's next feature film.

2025 has already been a busy year for Nintendo, leading to several Nintendo Directs to get the word out to fans. Unsurprisingly, several of these presentations highlighted the Switch 2, which was released in June. Recently, the company hosted a Kirby Air Riders Direct, giving fans a closer look at Masahiro Sakurai's upcoming racing game. As the year draws to a close, Nintendo is set to share more details about one of its major projects for 2026.

Nintendo Announces Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct

As announced on social media, Nintendo has revealed that Nintendo Direct pro Super Mario Galaxy Movie will take place on Wednesday, November 12th at 6:00 AM PT. The presentation will include the world premiere of the first official trailer for the film. While Nintendo previously shared a teaser that revealed the title of the film, this upcoming trailer should provide a lot more details about the plot and characters. It's worth noting that the Direct can be watched on the Nintendo YouTube channel and the Nintendo Today app. The length of the presentation has not been disclosed, but it could be on the shorter side, given that no game announcements will be made.

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Due to the huge success Super Mario Bros. Movieexpectations for the trailer are high. With another installment teasing a space theme, it could have a very different feel from the original 2023 film. Additionally, the new film will likely feature the introduction of Rosalina zr Galaxy Super Mario games. While leaks have provided some potential clues, the November Direct will give fans a better look at the characters and worlds.

Mario sleeping in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)

Fortunately, November 12th is coming up, so the wait for information about the movie will be short. Additionally, the Nintendo and Illumination-produced film is slated for an April 2026 release, which is only half a year away. Many more details about the project are likely to be revealed in the coming months.

While the lack of new gameplay information in this upcoming Nintendo Direct may be disappointing to some, there is plenty of other Switch 2 news for gamers to look forward to before the new movie comes out. For example, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders will be released by the end of the year. in addition Animal Crossing: New Horizons is getting a new update and upgrade to the Switch 2. Time will tell what else Nintendo has in store for fans in the coming months.