The Super Mario Bros. villain was a highlight of the new movie, and could be even better in a starring role.
Mario's arch-nemesis Bowser is one of the most iconic video game villains, and his big screen iteration is crying out for a spin-off. The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been a huge box office success despite mixed reviews, owing in large part to the popularity of the source material.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Mario will likely stay at the center of Universal and Illumination's Nintendo plans, and the movie breaking numerous financial records makes that a safe bet. Any number of ideas for future installments could work, including a spinoff for Donkey Kong. However, Bowser is a character the brain trust should pay attention to if they want to expand the franchise in a less predictable way.
The movie's take on Bowser has proven so popular with audiences that talks of his cinematic future have already begun. Even Jack Black himself has chimed in on what he would like to see from future movies, including a "Bowser's Revenge" sequel and a spinoff he calls "Bowser Town." While The Super Mario Bros.
There Is Already Source Material For A Bowser Movie Released in 2009 for the DS, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is an RPG in which the brothers are forced to team up with Bowser to save the Mushroom Kingdom from mutual enemy Fawful. Although that might not seem like a ripe premise for a Bowser movie, as Mario and Luigi still play major roles, the game makes Bowser a playable character and there are long stretches where he is effectively the protagonist.
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