If you loved
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Aaron Horvath · Film · 2023
What hooked you in The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the thrill of stumbling into vibrant, dangerous worlds alongside beloved siblings.
Books on the same thread
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Self-Discovery.
Much like the portal fantasy elements of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this story centers on a young hero discovering a secret, magical realm that tests his courage and worth.
The Land of Stories
Colfer Chris Dorman Brandon · Book · 2014
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Good vs Evil.
This story mirrors the sibling bond seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie as twins navigate a magical world, proving that family is essential when facing a legendary evil threat.
Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2023
Explores: Good vs. Evil, Friendship, Justice.
If you enjoyed the fast-paced, humorous heroics of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, you will appreciate this graphic novel's focus on a determined protagonist fighting to overcome a villainous plot.
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry · Book · 1943
Explores: Friendship, Loss of innocence, Spiritual journey.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie captures a sense of wonder that resonates with this philosophical journey, focusing on the power of imagination when exploring strange new places beyond our own.
Series on the same thread
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Good vs Evil.
The unwavering loyalty between brothers in The Super Mario Bros. Movie is reflected here, as two best friends traverse a surreal, mystical landscape while relying on each other for survival.
ONE PIECE
Matt Owens · Series · 2023
Explores: found family, relentless optimism, superpowered combat.
Mirroring the epic quest for connection found in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this series follows a group of adventurers on a high-stakes journey filled with optimism and legendary goals.
The Owl House
Dana Terrace · Series · 2020
Explores: Coming-of-age, Found Family, Acceptance.
Just as the protagonists of The Super Mario Bros. Movie find themselves transported to a new reality, Luz discovers a portal that leads to a whimsical world and new friendships.
The Umbrella Academy
Steve Blackman · Series · 2019
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Apocalypse, Superpowers.
While darker in tone than The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this series shares the focus on a dysfunctional family unit forced to work together to prevent an impending global catastrophe.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
This podcast captures the spirit of high-stakes adventuring seen in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, utilizing humor and group dynamics to turn a dangerous quest into a memorable experience.
Story Pirates
Story Pirates · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Childhood imagination, Collaborative storytelling, Humor.
The creative energy that drives the world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie is mirrored here, as collaborative storytelling and humor bring wild, imaginative concepts to life for the audience.
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Common questions
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie about the brothers working as plumbers?
Yes, The Super Mario Bros. Movie begins with Mario and Luigi working as plumbers in Brooklyn to fix a water main before they are transported into a magical world through a mysterious pipe.
Does Mario find Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
The plot of The Super Mario Bros. Movie centers on the two brothers becoming separated after entering a new world, which leads Mario to embark on an epic quest to find Luigi.
What is the primary mission in The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
The primary mission in The Super Mario Bros. Movie is for Mario to locate and rescue his brother, Luigi, after the two are separated upon entering a mysterious and magical new world.
How do the characters enter the world of The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario and Luigi are working underground in Brooklyn to repair a water main when they discover and are transported through a mysterious pipe that leads them into a magical new world.