Mario movie talk from 'Beyond Big Thunder Mountain' Blue Sky concept revealed for Magic Kingdom

[Tha Realest]

Either way, we’ll know by summer how well the “niche” video game character does when he warps over to animated films and plays in what used to be Disney’s core competency.

Ahem.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Did people really think Mario was not going to be massive? Like I get it if you don't play video games, but gaming is one of the biggest industries on the planet. Universal should start pushing planning expansions right away for LA and beef up what the plan to build in FL

 

[Tha Realest]

Did people really think Mario was not going to be massive? Like I get it if you don't play video games, but gaming is one of the biggest industries on the planet. Universal should start pushing planning expansions right away for LA and beef up what the plan to build in FL

It’s possible this movie makes $400M worldwide this weekend alone. And there’s little family competition for months.

And yes, people were very dismissive of Mario/Nintendo’s popularity.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Mario is as close as anyone will ever get to Mickey. Universal made a very wise decision to create Nintendo lands in their parks

 

[JD80]

It’s possible this movie makes $400M worldwide this weekend alone. And there’s little family competition for months.

And yes, people were very dismissive of Mario/Nintendo’s popularity.

Someone in a thread on this board called Mario "niche" not too long ago. lol

 

[doctornick]

Did people really think Mario was not going to be massive?

Well video game based movies have traditionally done horrible so I can understand the skepticism. But I think they were wise to make this animated and it feels like they honored a slot of the history of the franchise instead of almost being embarrassed by it. So I’m not surprised.

It also simply looks like a fun family film even if you have no knowledge or attachment to the IP

 

[FigmentFan82]

Well video game based movies have traditionally done horrible so I can understand the skepticism.

This is not simply another video game movie. This is a Mario movie. And like I said before, Mario is as close as anyone will ever get to Mickey

 

[BlakeW39]

This is not simply another video game movie. This is a Mario movie. And like I said before, Mario is as close as anyone will ever get to Mickey

Superman.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Superman.

Typing the following words into google with corresponding results:

Mickey Mouse - About 169,000,000 results
Super Mario - About 820,000,000 results
Superman - About 273,000,000 results

 

[FigmentFan82]

Batman - About 838,000,000 results

 

[Tha Realest]

Well video game based movies have traditionally done horrible so I can understand the skepticism. But I think they were wise to make this animated and it feels like they honored a slot of the history of the franchise instead of almost being embarrassed by it. So I’m not surprised.

It also simply looks like a fun family film even if you have no knowledge or attachment to the IP

For many years, sure. Sonic changed that.

 

[doctornick]

This is not simply another video game movie. This is a Mario movie. And like I said before, Mario is as close as anyone will ever get to Mickey

This isn’t the first Mario movie though….

Anyway I’m just pointing out why some people are skeptical. Based on the trailers and just general buzz, I was expecting this to do well.

 

[BubbaisSleep]

Did people really think Mario was not going to be massive? Like I get it if you don't play video games, but gaming is one of the biggest industries on the planet. Universal should start pushing planning expansions right away for LA and beef up what the plan to build in FL

Universal is definitely getting into the gamer market. I can imagine them hosting huge gaming events in a decade or two. Especially with Mario, Zelda, Pokémon & more getting added in Florida.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Encanto isn't good, no love interests, no villain, no thank you mama.

Dang..., Imagine being different than literally every other film ever. lol

 

[Tha Realest]

Nah, its significantly more niche than you think.

 

[Brer Panther]

Clearly the Mario movie is only successful because it has Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and other celebrities in it.

 

[PrinceCharming617]

Dang..., Imagine being different than literally every other film ever. lol

Being different isn't always a good thing. Sometimes it's a very bad thing man.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Being different isn't always a good thing. Sometimes it's a very bad thing man.

I think vast majority would disagree on this one

 

[Tha Realest]

Nah, its significantly more niche than you think.

 

[GhostHost1000]

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Interesting and good for Uni. Wish Disney could make a good movie these days without having to do all the live action remakes and not add things that are controversial to some that effect ticket sales