Super Mario Bros: The Movie It became a resounding success in recent days, which exceeded all expectations and forecasts. The arrival on the big screen of the popular characters from Nintendo, has generated a positive reaction among the audience, although the reviews are not positive. It has also shown that the adaptation of the video game is a production that attracts all kinds of audiences, which allowed it to conquer the North American and international box office, at least during its premiere.
The film tells the story of how Mario (Chris Pratt) tries to rescue his brother Luigi (Charlie Day) from an underground world, while facing Bowser (Jack Black). The tape is full of references to the video game, it is a skillful adaptation. Likewise, he explored the possibilities of a simple story, until he created a miniature epic that appeals to nostalgia, but does not lose its identity as an independent production.
It also opens the door to a possible film franchise, which has as its starting point this recreation and tribute to the world imagined by Shigeru Miyamoto. He suggests it through two post-credit scenes.
First Post-Credits Scene: A villain behind bars, but not for long
The evil Bowser, is undoubtedly one of the most charismatic figures in the film. So it is not surprising that it is her final destiny, which is clarified in the first post-credits scene of Super Mario Bros: The Movie. In it, the evil creature can be seen singing another of his well-known melodies, which have been heard throughout the production. This time, the verses are addressed to Mario and Luigito whom he insults directly and clarifies, that he does not abandon his hopes of conquering the heart of Peach (Anya Taylor Joy).
However, this time, the songs of the nemesis of the New York heroes are heard from behind bars. The character is still trapped in a cage in the princess’s castle. At the same time, he is still shrunken after the latter fed him the blue mushroom as punishment for her attempt to conquer her kingdom. Still, it is likely that Bowser don’t stay stuck for long. Something that the scene subtly hints at in the obvious carelessness of the surveillance that surrounds him.
Second post-credits scene: New characters for Super Mario Bros: The Movie
After the end credits of Super Mario Bros: The Movie, there is another sequence. In it you can see the Brooklyn sewer network and a white egg with green spots. The shell breaks and the word is clearly heard Yoshi. This is the most direct reference to the character who appears for the first time in Super Mario Worldthe video game for the Super Nintendo in 1990.
The iconic dinosaur was created to be the mount of Mario between worlds and accompany him on his different adventures. He is capable of swallowing turtle shells, shooting fire and causing earthquakes, as well as flying. But his appearance hints that the arrival of a future adaptation that includes elements of Yoshi’s Island and the koopalings. Everything ready for the already imminent sequel? The final image of the tape leaves no doubt that it is.