What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedThe Super Mario Bros. Movie
Aaron Horvath · Film · 2023
If you loved The Super Mario Bros. Movie, start with Amphibia (Matt Braly, 2019) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to The Super Mario Bros. Movie across media.
If you enjoyed the way The Super Mario Bros. Movie centers on the unbreakable bond between brothers navigating surreal, magical lands.
Books on the same thread
Fairy Tale
Stephen King · Book
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: portal fantasy.
Much like the portal fantasy elements in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, this story captures the thrill of crossing into a dangerous, magical world to confront a growing evil.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, Book 1)
J. K. Rowling · Book · 2023
Explores: Found Family, Chosen One, Hidden Worlds.
Fans of the fish-out-of-water discovery found in The Super Mario Bros. Movie will appreciate this journey into a hidden, enchanted realm where an ordinary person finds their destiny.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J. K. Rowling · Book · 1997
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Self-Discovery.
If the epic quest in The Super Mario Bros. Movie resonated with you, you will enjoy this classic story of an underdog finding his place in a magical world.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling · Book
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: hero's journey.
This hero’s journey mirrors the fast-paced adventure of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, focusing on the development of skills needed to defeat a powerful enemy in a fantasy setting.
Series on the same thread
Adventure Time
Pendleton Ward · Series · 2010
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Good vs Evil.
The unbreakable friendship and surreal escapades featured here perfectly echo the adventurous spirit and camaraderie that define the central journey in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Amphibia
Matt Braly · Series · 2019
Shares 3 threads with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Fish Out of Water, Self-Discovery, Portal Fantasy.
This portal fantasy captures the exact fish-out-of-water feeling of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, as a character is suddenly thrust into a vibrant, strange land requiring immense courage.
Over the Garden Wall
Patrick McHale · Series · 2014
Shares a thread with The Super Mario Bros. Movie: Brotherhood.
This series serves as a perfect follow-up to The Super Mario Bros. Movie by emphasizing the deep, protective bond between brothers lost in a mysterious and unpredictable magical forest.
The Venture Bros.
Doc Hammer · Series · 2004
Explores: Dysfunctional Family, Nerd Culture, Satire of Adventure Tropes.
If you enjoyed the lighthearted adventure tropes in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, you will appreciate this satirical take on family dynamics and the absurdity of heroic quests.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The collaborative, high-stakes adventuring found in this podcast mirrors the sense of fun and teamwork displayed by the characters throughout The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
My Brother, My Brother And Me
The McElroys · Podcast
Explores: sibling relationships, humorous advice, absurdist humor.
The authentic sibling chemistry of the hosts provides the same grounded, humorous brotherhood that serves as the emotional heart of The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Common questions
What is the premise of The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie follows two Brooklyn plumbers named Mario and Luigi who are working on a water main underground. They are transported through a mysterious pipe into a magical world where they become separated, leading Mario on an epic quest to find his brother.
Who directed The Super Mario Bros. Movie?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie was directed by Aaron Horvath. The film focuses on the journey of two brothers, Mario and Luigi, as they navigate a magical world after being transported there while working on a plumbing job in Brooklyn.
Is The Super Mario Bros. Movie about Mario and Luigi?
Yes, The Super Mario Bros. Movie centers on Mario and Luigi, who are brothers and plumbers from Brooklyn. After they are separated upon entering a mysterious pipe that leads to a magical world, the story follows Mario as he embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
How does The Super Mario Bros. Movie begin?
The Super Mario Bros. Movie begins with Mario and Luigi working as plumbers in Brooklyn to fix a water main. While working underground, they discover a mysterious pipe that transports them into a magical new world, which serves as the starting point for their adventure.