Glen Powell confirmed as Fox McCloud, surprising Mario fans
Actor Glen Powell has been officially announced as the voice of Fox McCloud in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the sequel that pushes the Mario franchise into space. Powell confirmed the casting in a lively Instagram video on March 28, 2026, posting footage from a theater plastered with Mario movie ads while wearing a Star Fox jacket.
Who, what and why this matters now
The casting adds a high-profile name to an already star-studded voice roster. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will bring back Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, with Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach and Jack Black returning as Bowser. New additions include Donald Glover as Yoshi, Brie Larson as Rosalina and Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr., and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad.
Fox McCloud’s inclusion is notable because the character is the lead of Nintendo’s Star Fox series and a longtime crossover presence in Super Smash Bros. Fans had briefly spotted Fox in a recent trailer, but Powell’s confirmation turns speculation into reality and raises bigger questions about Nintendo’s on-screen future.
Trailers, cameos and the growing “Nintendo Cinematic Universe”
Trailers for the film already hinted at broad Nintendo crossovers — brief shots have shown colorful Pikmin and R.O.B., both recognizable to Smash Bros. players and longtime Nintendo fans. Fox’s appearance now makes the idea of a connected Nintendo film franchise feel more concrete, prompting talk online about what else the studios might pull from the company’s deep catalog.
Industry watchers see Powell’s casting as a sign Nintendo and its filmmaking partners are willing to mix characters from across different game series. That could widen the movie’s appeal beyond core Mario fans and encourage more interwoven post-credit teases.
Fan reaction and wishlist momentum
The announcement has generated excitement across social platforms, with many praising Powell’s energetic persona as a match for the cocky, aviation ace. Other fans used the news as fuel for speculation, sharing wishlists of “deep cut” characters they hope will appear in the film or future projects.
Suggestions range from Super Mario RPG villains like Smithy and fan favorites such as Geno or Mallow, to franchise staples like Waluigi and Captain Falcon. Conversation spans excitement for cameos and hopes for post-credits setups that could lead to separate adaptations.
What to expect next
More casting reveals and trailer drops look likely as the marketing campaign ramps up. With Powell’s reveal now public, expect closer looks at Fox’s role in the story and possibly extended clips showing the Star Fox team or space sequences.
For now, the key takeaway is simple: Nintendo’s movie strategy appears to be leaning into crossover moments and familiar faces from beyond the Mushroom Kingdom. Powell’s confirmation as Fox McCloud is the most visible sign yet that the studio’s theatrical universe may be broader than fans first thought — and that the next credit sequence could hold surprises.