Top Ten Mario Characters that Should Be in the 2022 Super Mario Movie

In the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the Mario movie was in production and planned for release in December 2022. They showcased the celebrities set to voice iconic Super Mario characters such as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Bowser, Donkey Kong, and Kamek.

Now, I'm wondering which other Super Mario characters will appear on the big screen. Here is the list of characters that should be included in this movie.

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The Top Ten

  1. Yoshi

    Yoshi, once romanized as Yossy, is a fictional anthropomorphic dinosaur featured in video games published by Nintendo. He often appears as a sidekick and helper to Mario, playing key roles in many of Nintendo's most popular titles. Yoshi is especially well known for his appearances in the Yoshi's Island... read more

    He will definitely be in the second one, as we all know. If you watch after the credits, you'll see a Yoshi egg in its nest. There you have it! He'll be in the second film!

    It is Mario's adorable dino companion, Yoshi. He is one of the most popular Mario characters of all time and is extremely iconic to the Super Mario franchise.

    I'm surprised he has not been revealed for the movie yet.

  2. Wario

    Wario is a character in Nintendo's Mario series who was originally designed as an antagonist and rival to Mario. His motives are usually driven by greed and a desire to acquire treasure. Although typically portrayed as selfish and mischievous, Wario has become a central figure in his own right, starring... read more

    He is the greedy, pink-nosed, garlic-loving rival of Mario. Wario can add so much laughter to this movie with his gross and goofy personality.

    Maybe he can be voiced by Jim Carrey!

  3. Rosalina

    Rosalina, known as Rosetta in Japan, is a major character in Nintendo's Mario franchise. She first appeared in the 2007 Wii game Super Mario Galaxy and later returned in its 2010 sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2. Since then, she has appeared in selected main-series Mario games and numerous spin-offs. Rosalina... read more

    I really want to see Rosie in the Mario Movie, but I would not be surprised if she does not appear at all. Hearing the revealed cast with characters like Foreman Spike and Cranky Kong makes it seem like this movie is going to focus on the really old games like Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and Wrecking Crew.

    I would be very disappointed if the movie did not include later characters like Rosalina, Toadette, and Bowser Jr.

  4. Toadette

    Toadette is a character in the Mario series. She is a female Toad who first appeared in the Nintendo GameCube game Mario Kart: Double Dash!! in 2003. Since then, she has appeared in multiple Mario titles, often as a playable character.

    Same with Rosalina, I really hope they include her and don't only include Mario characters that existed in the 1980s.

    Kelly Marie Tran would be the perfect fit for this character.

  5. Bowser Jr.

    Bowser Jr., sometimes simply called Junior, is a video game character in Nintendo's Mario franchise. He is depicted as the son of Bowser, the primary antagonist of the series. Bowser Jr. first appeared in Super Mario Sunshine in 2002 and has since become a recurring character in both mainline and spin-off... read more

    Bowser Jr. is Bowser's only child and is usually always beside his father, helping him kidnap Princess Peach. Is this movie going to go down the Mario Odyssey route and leave Bowser Junior out?

    Please, no. We want to see him on the big screen with his papa.

  6. Waluigi

    Waluigi is a tall, self-centered, and rough-around-the-edges character who is often portrayed as Luigi's rival. He frequently causes chaos in various Mario spinoff games, usually alongside Wario. While he acts antagonistically, he is generally portrayed as a mischievous rival rather than a major villain.... read more

    Alan Tudyk, Jay Baruchel, Martin Short, Owen Wilson, Steve Buscemi, and Zach Braff are my top candidates for the voice of this awesome character.

  7. Princess Daisy

    Princess Daisy is a fictional character in the Mario series of video games and the princess of the fictional region of Sarasaland. Daisy debuted in Super Mario Land in 1989. After appearing as Luigi's caddie in NES Open Tournament Golf in 1991, she was absent from the games until returning as a playable... read more

    Daisy is a great character and I hope she is voiced by Madelaine Petsch in the sequel.

  8. Iggy Koopa

    This item counts for all the Koopalings. Because they are seven separate characters, I was not allowed to put them in one spot. Unfortunately, I doubt the Koopalings are going to appear in the movie because Nintendo doesn't really care about them anymore since they have Bowser Jr.

    But come on, it would be cool to see them along with Bowser Jr. This could be the time to develop their personalities even more.

  9. King Boo

    In the Super Mario series, King Boo is the leader of the Boos and a recurring antagonist. He is a large white Boo who wears a crown and has appeared alongside Bowser in conflicts with Mario and his friends.

    In the Luigi's Mansion series, King Boo plays a more central role as Luigi's primary nemesis... read more

    King Boo is honestly one of my favorites. As a heavyweight, he's a solid choice in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The way he sticks his tongue out for the victory lap is so goofy!

  10. Goomba

    Goombas, known in Japan as Kuribō, are a species of sentient, mushroom-like creatures in Nintendo's Mario franchise. They first appeared in the game Super Mario Bros., released in 1985. Goombas are among the most common enemies in the series and are usually defeated by being jumped on.

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    Dry Bones

    Dry Bones is a recurring enemy species in the Super Mario series of video games, first appearing in Super Mario Bros. 3 (1988). Dry Bones made its debut as a playable character in Mario Superstar Baseball (2005).

    Since then, Dry Bones has become a fan favorite and has appeared as a playable character... read more

    DRY BONES, man! Don't sleep on Dry Bones. While my OG homie Dry Bones may not be the best choice statistically, he looks epic. But yeah, he MAY not have the best stats. PLEASE upgrade Dry Bones to a better level of stats because, as a lightweight, he just doesn't work in MK8 DX.

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  13. Diddy Kong

    Diddy Kong is a fictional character in the Donkey Kong Country video game series. He first appeared in the 1994 game Donkey Kong Country, developed by Rare and published by Nintendo. Diddy Kong is known as Donkey Kong's sidekick and is a playable character in several games.

    Since Donkey Kong and Cranky Kong are confirmed to be appearing in the Mario Movie, why not Diddy Kong? They can even go crazy and add Funky and Dixie, but I doubt it.

    He was in the movie for, like, one second.

  14. Wendy O. Koopa

    Wendy O. Koopa is a female villain in the Super Mario franchise. She is the only female member of the Koopalings and typically works alongside Bowser in his schemes.

    Wendy first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3 in 1988 and has since been featured in the Super Mario Bros. and New Super Mario Bros... read more

  15. Ludwig von Koopa

    Ludwig von Koopa is a villain in the Super Mario franchise. He is the self-proclaimed leader of the Koopalings and is known for his pompous and arrogant personality. His abilities have included creating clones, causing earthquakes, teleporting, shooting magical projectiles, and performing a flutter jump... read more

  16. Lemmy Koopa

    Lemmy Koopa is one of the seven Koopalings who serve Bowser in the Mario franchise. Fascinated by circus-style tricks, he is frequently depicted balancing on a large ball and using playful, acrobatic attacks. Though often manic and unpredictable, he is generally portrayed as one of the more childish... read more

  17. Larry Koopa

    Larry Koopa is the youngest of the Koopalings. He first appeared in Super Mario Bros. 3, which was released in North America in 1990. Larry is recognized for his blue mohawk and mischievous personality, and he was created by Nintendo as one of Bowser's seven minions.

  18. Morton Koopa

    Morton Koopa Jr. is one of the seven Koopalings in the Super Mario video game series by Nintendo. He was once depicted as one of Bowser's children, but Nintendo now describes the Koopalings as Bowser's minions. Morton is recognized by his large build, gray skin, and distinctive star-shaped marking.

  19. Roy Koopa

    Roy Koopa is one of the seven Koopalings, a group of recurring antagonists in the Super Mario video game series. In the DIC Entertainment cartoons, Roy is referred to as Bully Koopa. He has a tough-guy personality, wears hot pink sunglasses, and often relies on brute force in battle.

  20. Koopa Troopa

    Koopa Troopas, or simply Koopas, known in Japan as Nokonoko, are a fictional race of turtle-like creatures from the Mario series and its sister series, Yoshi. They most often appear as common ground enemies. Over time, Koopa Troopas have become one of the most recognizable and recurring enemy types in... read more

  21. Birdo

    Birdo is a dinosaur-like character from the Mario franchise whose gender has been depicted inconsistently. The North American manual for Super Mario Bros. 2 describes Birdo as a character who identifies as female and prefers to be called Birdetta. In later appearances, this backstory was largely dropped... read more

  22. Pauline

    Pauline is a fictional character who first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong. She was originally introduced as a damsel in distress who must be rescued by Mario from the giant ape. Pauline has since reappeared in several Nintendo titles, including Super Mario Odyssey, in which she serves as... read more

    Since she debuted back in the original Donkey Kong game, I guarantee that she is going to be featured in this movie.

  23. King Bob-omb

    King Bob-omb debuted as a boss character in the 1996 video game Super Mario 64. He became a recurring boss in later spin-off games such as Mario Party 9 and Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam. He is known for his royal appearance and explosive attacks.

  24. Donkey Kong Jr.

    Donkey Kong Jr. is a video game character introduced in the 1982 arcade game Donkey Kong Jr. He is the son of the original Donkey Kong and the protagonist of his debut game. The character has appeared in various Nintendo games since then, including racing and sports spin-offs.

    He is a good character in Mario Kart and Mario Kart Tour.

  25. Kamek

    Kamek is a recurring enemy in the Mario franchise. He first appeared in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and frequently uses magic to hinder the player's progress. He is a Magikoopa who served as Bowser's childhood caretaker and later became one of his high-ranking minions.... read more

    I really do hope he is in the new movie. I would love to see what the movie would do with him.

  26. Luigi

    Luigi is a major character in video games and related media produced by Nintendo. He was originally introduced as a green-colored palette swap of Mario and is portrayed as Mario's younger, taller twin brother.

    Created by legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto, Luigi appears in many titles across... read more

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