Super Mario Movie
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Ahead of the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in cinemas this April, Fandango's streaming service in the US is currently allowing local residents to watch the original Super Mario Bros. Movie for free!

Yes, leading up to the new movie, the first one is now completely "free to watch". There's no subscription or membership required, but there are ads. If you haven't already watched it, here's what we had to say when the Mario Movie originally debuted in cinemas in 2023:

"Directors Horvath and Jelenic have managed to bring the Mushroom Kingdom to life in ways 8-bit Super Mario veterans never could have imagined, even if the vision does get a little overstuffed in the process. That being said, the cast of familiar faces, Tyler's clued-in score, and the sheer amount happening in every frame were enough to keep us engaged from start to finish and we are curious to see what lap two inevitably brings."

So then, if you've a spare hour and a half to watch this movie or just want to rewatch it before the second one arrives, now is your chance!

Have you seen the original Mario Movie yet? Will you be watching the second movie in cinemas? Let us know in the comments.

[source fandango.com, via nintendoeverything.com]