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Release dateApril 1, 2026 (USA)

DirectorsMichael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath

Running time1h 39m

MPAA ratingPG

Distributed byUniversal Pictures

Based onMario; by Nintendo

Going to get 4 hours sleep before work but let’s split this “Review” up – Critic vs Fan!

Fan “Review”

Absolutely loved it! 9/10 Totally in my top 10 movies of 2026… thus far 😀

More universes, worlds, characters, and cameos (despite Nintendo spoiling some), there are still surprises! Love the Mario video games from Mario, 2, 3, All Stars, Odyssey, Sunshine, Galaxy, etc., etc. There’s so much to explore and see in this movie. Multiple viewings are needed to catch it all.

Toad hit it on the head with his line about Yoshi in the trailer – He’s now apart of the gang. WoW do they utilize him :D. As fan & critic alike – Movies too short. This is Jam PACKED. The Music! Insane! I wanted more Mario theme music and boy oh boy did they deliver.

Yes, the intro was SUPER kiddy. (Made sense for the character, but SUPER kiddy) ((Yes I know it’s a children’s movie)). But not long after, we get a beautiful introduction with Mario & Luigi living within this world. The WORLD is gorgeous and bursting with life. Nintendo is TOTALLY cooking up something in these Mario movies, and I’m awaiting that epic day :D.

Just like the first film, there’s a mid and end credit scene. Without spoilers from those that have seen the movie – What’s your guesses in the comments below your hopes of an end credit scene cameo?

OMG, I want to talk about what Nintendo revealed, but if you don’t know, then KEEP IT THAT WAY. Those scenes are among my faves and give me hope for teases to SMASH O.o ?!?!?!?! Maybe? ? I dunno! 😛

Critic “Review”

Movies so fast-paced you want them to slow down. Introduce/explore the setup of big characters a little more. Introduce and set up their dynamic within the party. Plot points are blasting you through scenario to scenario faster than the ships blasting through the galaxy.

You might want some Nintendo knowledge for this one as. Yes things get quickly explained but omg the pacing being so quick you’re going to get lost with the amount packed in.

Stories not the strongest, but there’s lore and context setting up greater things….right Nintendo…Right!?

Honestly, that’s about it for my critics – Where this 44% RT score is coming from is freaking insane. I’d go as low as 7.5/10. It’s a solid good 1 time watch at best people. Why are critics so against Mario movies? Did the original live action hurt them as a child? I actually liked that one also so what gives :S. Honestly I’d be in the 8’s for this movie if it wasn’t for my love of the franchise and loving all the gamer easter egg goodness packed full of yum yum deliciousness :D.

Just like that, the Mario Galaxy Movie “Review” has come and gone, and I’m off to bed before work. Can’t wait to watch this again and purchase it on Blu-ray :D.

Thank you all for coming by Popped for your movie “Reviews” and I’ll see you all next time.

P.S, watched Project Hail Mary again but in Cine Capri. Tomorrow I’m changing my 8.5 to a 9. I’ll include this and that into my top 10 movies thus far tomorrow after work.

Now for Rosalina to read me a bedtime story 😀

Release date: May 10, 2024 (USA)

Director: Wes Ball

Budget: $160–165 million

Distributed by: 20th Century Studios

Based on: Characters; by Rick Jaffa; Amanda Silver; Premise from Planet of the Apes; by Pierre Boulle

Cinematography: Gyula Pados

Super non spoiler review. This movie offers so much exploration and discovery I want you to all enjoy the ride before you going into this masterpiece.

I’ve been holding off watching the “legacy” series for after having seen this movie and after coming out I’m super excited to see what’s to come along with find out easter eggs planted in this feature. I love the modern day trilogy based on Caesar. The first is a perfect movie with the sequels being very close with a 9.5 for the second and a 9 for the third title personally.

My interest in this new addition was risen by the fact that Director Wes Ball will be directing the Legend of Zelda movie next. With that I’ll be splitting this review into two reviews for that purpose. One going over this film as a Planet of the Apes title. The second being that of my trust for Wes Ball in creating an epic Zelda movie despite the obvious concerns how bad a live action Zelda could be when we just got such a good Mario Animated title last year.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes “Feature Review”

This 4th installment of the modern era of Planet of the Apes shows so much respect to the Caesar trilogy. Expanding on Caesars teachings and continues to develop and explore those teachings from two different perspectives from the same lessons.

I watched Kingdom with a BIG fan of the originals and the franchise as a whole. He had an incredible time watching this movie and was picking up easter eggs from the legacy series which I’m excited to explore over this coming week.

Introducing us to our new lead Noa taking over many generations down the line from Caesar in the previous installments. We’re introduced to such an expansive and beautiful world. It felt like Assassins Creed Origins with Noa and the companion to his clan their trusted Eagles.

There’s so much varied tones and elements within this movie my movie going experience was like going to a theme park and running wild through all the areas getting on roller coasters and seeing all there is to see.

There’s so much that the trailers kept back on (Great Job! 20th Century Studios) that I want you to explore from here. Honestly if you enjoyed the Caesar trilogy what are you waiting for? Go have an epic time watching this 9/10 spectacle feature. If you’re new to this franchise then welcome. You can join here and explore so much content from Caesar’s origins to the legacy series set way way way past this point in time.

Will there be more? I sure hope so! What time period will be next? That’s a question for the team that continues this series toward the legacy series of movies. I kind of want it to end as the first film starts but it sure would be nice to see the legacy movies done with current day cameras and technology.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes “Wes Ball Zelda Review”

This movie felt like Assassin’s Creed Origins meets Last of Us. The world building and exploration was spot on for Zelda titles like BoTW & ToTK. It can also work with smaller environments like Gerudo Valley & Kokiri Forest.

So many shots in my head were replacing Noa with Link or even imagining Princess Zelda is certain shots depending what story they end up going with. The flawless integration with the Apes, humans and the environments was truly breath taking and can easily be seen adapted to work with The Legend of Zelda.

The music has already been written for Zelda and adapts to the story telling and visuals. I feel LoZ is in good hands with Wes Ball and hope his team is as strong as the team that supported him on this epic feature.

Thank you for coming by and reading another Popped movie review. Have you seen Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes? Watched the entire or some of the previous movies? I’d love to hear your (Non Spoiler or Spoiler Tagged) Comments below and what’s to come from here for this awesome franchise that I just want more and more of connecting Caesar Trilogy to the Legacy Titles.

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