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 to Mario. His motives are driven by greed, and he will often side with whoever offers him the greatest reward. Although typically portrayed as selfish and mischievous, Wario has become a central figure in his... 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 the Mario franchise created by Nintendo. She first appeared in the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy for the Nintendo Wii and later returned in its sequel, Super Mario Galaxy 2, in 2010. Since then, she has been featured in many main-series Mario... 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 Jr., 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 paired with Wario. While he acts antagonistically, Waluigi is not truly evil and often shows loyalty and affection, especially... 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, where she is the princess of the fictional region of Sarasaland.

    Daisy debuted in Super Mario Land in 1989. After a few other appearances, she disappeared for nine years until she was brought back in Mario Tennis (2000).... 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 serves as a recurring antagonist. He is a ghostly figure depicted as a large white Boo wearing a crown, resembling the one worn by Princess Peach. King Boo often allies with King Bowser in attempts to thwart Mario and his friends.... 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). He made his debut as a playable character in Mario Superstar Baseball (2005).

    Since then, Dry Bones has become a fan favorite and appeared as a playable character in... 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 Bros. franchise. She is the only female member of the Koopalings and typically works alongside Bowser in his schemes... 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. He is said to possess all the powers of the other six Koopalings, including cloning, causing earthquakes, teleportation, and shooting... read more

  16. Lemmy Koopa

    Lemmy Koopa is the youngest of the seven original children of Bowser, the Koopa King. Fascinated by the circus and acrobatic acts, he has made performing his life's calling. Lemmy dreams of showcasing his physical feats and never misses a chance to captivate an audience... 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 sports pink clothing, which may be a nod to the idea... read more

  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 Yoshi series. 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 who is known for her ambiguous gender identity. In the North American manual for Super Mario Bros. 2, Birdo is described as a male who believes he is female and prefers to be called Birdetta. In later appearances, this backstory was largely... read more

  22. Pauline

    Pauline is a fictional character who first appeared in the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong. She was originally introduced as the 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, where 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 character in the Mario Bros. franchise. He frequently appears in titles such as the New Super Mario Bros. and Super Mario Bros. series, often casting spells to hinder the player's progress. He is a Magikoopa who typically serves as an assistant to Bowser.... 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 fraternal twin brother.

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

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